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June 2010

June 17 2010

Out Of The Technology Loop….

posted by Allie

Am I the only person in the legal world without a Blackberry or iPhone?  Seriously? I am surrounded all day by people checking their emails and asking me if I got their email while I was at lunch.  People, my phone doesn't even have a "typepad" (if that's what you call it).  I have a good 'ol standard flip phone with numbers.  My phone is … continue

June 17 2010

Law Student Frees Inmate

posted by Christy

Yesterday I thought I had a productive day because I wrote a memo, drafted two motions, and finished a complaint for my summer class, but I guess that doesn't compare to freeing someone who had been in jail for 29 years.

June 16 2010

Dressing for Succes- how much is too much?

posted by Allie

I came across an interesting article on the Wall Street Journal's law blog the other day.  Instead of focusing on the usual hard-hitting legal issues, this story had a bit of humor as it focused on dressing the part at a law firm. You can read it here.  This article really seems only to apply to women since the male's legal wardrobe is a little … continue

June 15 2010

Creative Law Firms See Benefits

posted by Grant

Last week I blogged a bit about how I think there is often too much red tape.  Legal recruiting seems like another area where there is too much red tape.  Check out this article which talks about a clever alternative some firms have instituted for new associates. The article paints a picture of apprenticeship programs that appears to benefit both the associate, by providing some … continue

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