What should you do once you are a licensed lawyer?
LexCorde (Jul 30 - 1:59 pm)
I think the concept of what one should do as a licensed lawyer is one every licensed lawyer faces. You spent three years studying theory and contract interpretation. You are waiting for your first big case and client. I think that there are options in hopeful thinking. We can practice independently. You do not need an office, tons in overhead (I know a guy who works out of his apartment), or an annoying receptionist. You just need to market yourself like anyone markets any service. Attorney and Counselor at Law, at your service. Call me!!!
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I think the concept of what one should do as a licensed lawyer is one every licensed lawyer faces. You spent three years studying theory and contract interpretation. You are waiting for your first big case and client. I think that there are options in hopeful thinking. We can practice independently. You do not need an office, tons in overhead (I know a guy who works out of his apartment), or an annoying receptionist. You just need to market yourself like anyone markets any service. Attorney and Counselor at Law, at your service. Call me!!!
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LexCorde (Jul 30 - 2:02 pm)
That's the thing. There are many kinds. I think its just a matter of looking past the superficial aspects of society and focus on the work.
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That's the thing. There are many kinds. I think its just a matter of looking past the superficial aspects of society and focus on the work.
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SmilinJackCasey (Jul 30 - 2:06 pm)
I guess I was having a little fun with the redundancy of "licensed lawyer."
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I guess I was having a little fun with the redundancy of "licensed lawyer."
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LexCorde (Jul 30 - 2:05 pm)
Let's be serious for a moment. There is something to be said about office sharing arrangements. A few people here might even make good partners, sharing the risk and rewards.
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Let's be serious for a moment. There is something to be said about office sharing arrangements. A few people here might even make good partners, sharing the risk and rewards.
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mrclicker (Jul 30 - 2:06 pm)
Spend all day filling the JD underground message board with lame trolls.
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Spend all day filling the JD underground message board with lame trolls.
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causanortis (Jul 30 - 2:43 pm)
"What should you do once you are a licensed lawyer?"
Credited Response: Killself
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"What should you do once you are a licensed lawyer?"
Credited Response: Killself
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aknas (Jul 30 - 5:17 pm)
I roll my JD diploma into a straw-like tube, and I snort my anti-depressant medication through it.
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I roll my JD diploma into a straw-like tube, and I snort my anti-depressant medication through it.
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wolfman (Jul 30 - 8:29 pm)
1) Enter long-abandoned family manse with a) JD diploma; b) bar certificate; c) can of gas; d) matches; e) bottle of whisky; f) shotgun.
2) Drink the whisky; pour gasoline over everything, bonus points for having desintegrating anti-bellum portraits gaze down from crumbling walls, extra bonus points for crying and cursing your father, grandfather, etc., and screaming "How do you like me NOW???!" Cursing God is optional (do ya really want to make more enemies at this point?) Light a match - or several. Put shotgun in mouth.
3) Killself.
Of course, there is always the French Foreign Legion...
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1) Enter long-abandoned family manse with a) JD diploma; b) bar certificate; c) can of gas; d) matches; e) bottle of whisky; f) shotgun.
2) Drink the whisky; pour gasoline over everything, bonus points for having desintegrating anti-bellum portraits gaze down from crumbling walls, extra bonus points for crying and cursing your father, grandfather, etc., and screaming "How do you like me NOW???!" Cursing God is optional (do ya really want to make more enemies at this point?) Light a match - or several. Put shotgun in mouth.
3) Killself.
Of course, there is always the French Foreign Legion...
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douchomatic (Jul 30 - 8:32 pm)
theres way too much talk here about joining the French Foreign Legion. How about becoming a roedie for a band?
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theres way too much talk here about joining the French Foreign Legion. How about becoming a roedie for a band?
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lefthandscribble (Jul 30 - 8:38 pm)
yes I've mentioned it a few times too. if you become a roadie or a truck driver or whatever, sallie mae will still come break your legs and take half your check. If you join the FFL, you get a new identity and leave the old one and its debt behind, not to mention you also get to be a certified badass and wear a kepi blanc while sniping hajis in Helmand province.
i day dream about joining every day. I hope one of us eventually does it, and then occasionally posts back here about how it was the best decision they've ever made. Perhaps it will be me after all.
In any case, i'm hoping to get sworn in soon, and then perhaps a sweet sweet nectar ID job or doc review gig will materialize.
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yes I've mentioned it a few times too. if you become a roadie or a truck driver or whatever, sallie mae will still come break your legs and take half your check. If you join the FFL, you get a new identity and leave the old one and its debt behind, not to mention you also get to be a certified badass and wear a kepi blanc while sniping hajis in Helmand province.
i day dream about joining every day. I hope one of us eventually does it, and then occasionally posts back here about how it was the best decision they've ever made. Perhaps it will be me after all.
In any case, i'm hoping to get sworn in soon, and then perhaps a sweet sweet nectar ID job or doc review gig will materialize.
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OhioDocReviewer (Jul 30 - 8:44 pm)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daa9pZDxfIY
DuhDuh "(I'm going to) JD Land"
I just lost my freakin' home
Now I'm going to JD land
My car got repo'ed, I was late again
Now I'm going to JD land
I got a job in a grocery store
I'm going to JD land
I just flipped off Joan King, that fuckin' whore
I'm going to JD land
I just tossed some Popov and a fifth of gin
Now I'm going to JD land
Oh no...Aunt Sallie's gettin' tough again
Now I'm going to JD land
Shot my gun into my head
I'm going to JD land
I just wish that I was dead
I'm going to JD land
Kicked my ass out of law school
Rolled me out into the street
Now I got a debt monkey on my back
I guess I'll never get back in the black
I'm going to JD land
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daa9pZDxfIY
DuhDuh "(I'm going to) JD Land"
I just lost my freakin' home
Now I'm going to JD land
My car got repo'ed, I was late again
Now I'm going to JD land
I got a job in a grocery store
I'm going to JD land
I just flipped off Joan King, that fuckin' whore
I'm going to JD land
I just tossed some Popov and a fifth of gin
Now I'm going to JD land
Oh no...Aunt Sallie's gettin' tough again
Now I'm going to JD land
Shot my gun into my head
I'm going to JD land
I just wish that I was dead
I'm going to JD land
Kicked my ass out of law school
Rolled me out into the street
Now I got a debt monkey on my back
I guess I'll never get back in the black
I'm going to JD land
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minus-sign (Jul 31 - 9:50 pm)
Lex
check out the "full frontal layoffs" episode from the Man in the Box series ("a budgetary non-factor"):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1s5NS9IekY
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check out the "full frontal layoffs" episode from the Man in the Box series ("a budgetary non-factor"):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1s5NS9IekY
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