Had finally gotten a position as a Law Clerk at a small firm (2 attorneys 2 paralegals) this past Saturday, started Monday. Friday morning when I get in at 9, hiring attorney tells me they’re letting me go because at the time they hired me, they thought they had room for a clerk, but now realize they need someone who can go out and handle solo negotiations, closings, deals, etc. I did everything they asked of me, and I never once lied about what I can do, so they knew I was a 2L looking to gain experience. The attorney even emphasized that it was nothing I did, and that I was perfect. It just sucks because this was also meant to be full time summer and part time Fall, so I had a nice sense of security. I’m obviously gonna hit the apps again, but goddamn for 1 week, I was really glad to have been working

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Posted by8 hours ago

The MEE is kicking my ass

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Posted by11 hours ago

Should I be working harder at my summer internship even though they have confirmed they cannot hire me back?

So let me make it clear that I (2L) have accomplished a lot and my employer has only shared satisfaction with my work. I have even requested that they let me know if they think I can work harder. But in reality, I only work 2 hours a day on average. I feel confident that they could write me a letter of recommendation for my next job or list them as my reference. But the fact is that the firm I work at doesn't have the budget to hire this years interns for next year. My question is, should I be looking for more work and working harder or should I just relax and enjoy my summer?

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Posted by23 hours ago

Compulsive liar

I know a current law student that is a compulsive liar. When I first met her, she would talk about things that seemed like a stretch but I believed her because I didn’t have a reason to doubt her. However, during this last semester, I heard she has lied about a lot of things- some of which were a big deal (about things she did as a law clerk; about multiple men in our class “harassing her” and or being in love with her; she is also cheating on her long distance boyfriend and has been for over a year; she claims to be affluent and know many important people)

Just knowing that this person is going to become an attorney scares me, especially because she wants to be a city attorney or criminal prosecutor. Anyone else have similar fears? It’s not like I could actually do anything but I worry about what she will be like as an attorney.

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Posted by15 hours ago

JAG advice

With student loan repayments resuming, I’m considering applying to the JAG. I’ve been an attorney for a few years now, so I’ve got a little bit of experience. I’m trying to decide on which JAG Corps to apply to, and I think I’ve narrowed it down to either Air Force or Navy. Any advice?

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