Re: Summer Associate Class of 2015: Get on In
Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 10:57 pm
you'll definitely handle big law well
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flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
I mean, maybe you're right. But its entirely plausible he quickly looked at case, saw whatever flag, and didn't look more closely. I would hope that OP would know if this is that situation, you know?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
I would suppose that's what it is, but to put it in context this is a pretty big case. The golden standard. It is literally still being cited to, used, and is the foundation of how to construct a term under a certain area of law.flawschoolkid wrote:I mean, maybe you're right. But its entirely plausible he quickly looked at case, saw whatever flag, and didn't look more closely. I would hope that OP would know if this is that situation, you know?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
Couldn't the OP still say something but phrase it in such a way that it looks like he's trying to have a learning experience?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
So it's a claim construction brief and you cited Phillips? Even though that case is obviously good law, there can be good tactical reasons not to cite it--depending, of course, on the context. Just keep in mind that your four semesters of law school didn't teach you everything you need to know about the practice of law.Anonymous User wrote:I would suppose that's what it is, but to put it in context this is a pretty big case. The golden standard. It is literally still being cited to, used, and is the foundation of how to construct a term under a certain area of law.flawschoolkid wrote:I mean, maybe you're right. But its entirely plausible he quickly looked at case, saw whatever flag, and didn't look more closely. I would hope that OP would know if this is that situation, you know?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
I almost said this earlier: it's fine to have a follow-up conversation with the associate. It's totally cool to go into the associate's office and ask about why he or she thought that the case wasn't the right authority. I just don't think it's a great idea to get defensive in an email. I also don't think it's ideal to ask "how can I do this better?" questions in email. If someone directly asks you for something specific in an email, just do it. You can chat about your questions later during an in-person conversation.BigZuck wrote:Couldn't the OP still say something but phrase it in such a way that it looks like he's trying to have a learning experience?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
"Here is my corrected work product. I saw that the other case had some negative treatment but I thought it was still appropriate because of X, Y, and Z. What should I look for next time so that I don't make the same mistake again?" etc.
Hell it might actually be a learning experience.
Or would that not be ok?
no troubleflawschoolkid wrote:I have an actual no bullshit question now. I need to run up to school for like 30 minutes on Friday. Planning on getting a cab (its like a $5 ride) to not be out of the office more than 45 minutes. Won't be missing anything else going on. Cleared with the associate I work most with that, who was a summer, that this is kosher.
Kosher?
Sounds like something a corp bro would tell a summer.POTUSorSCOTUS wrote:Is it antisocial to wear earplugs when drafting memos/briefs? I can't focus without themJohannDeMann wrote:didn't have much to work on today, so a partner told me to make rounds and note anybody that is "weird and antisocial" wearing headphones.
Yea this. One of the most aspie annoying things is when people justify themselves through long bullshit emails. Just do what is asked of you. Nothing more, nothing less. That senior associate might be having to stay till midnight tonight and its pretty rude to ask for a learning experience if the associate isnt offering.rpupkin wrote:I almost said this earlier: it's fine to have a follow-up conversation with the associate. It's totally cool to go into the associate's office and ask about why he or she thought that the case wasn't the right authority. I just don't think it's a great idea to get defensive in an email. I also don't think it's ideal to ask "how can I do this better?" questions in email. If someone directly asks you for something specific in an email, just do it. You can chat about your questions later during an in-person conversation.BigZuck wrote:Couldn't the OP still say something but phrase it in such a way that it looks like he's trying to have a learning experience?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
"Here is my corrected work product. I saw that the other case had some negative treatment but I thought it was still appropriate because of X, Y, and Z. What should I look for next time so that I don't make the same mistake again?" etc.
Hell it might actually be a learning experience.
Or would that not be ok?
Is this shit really that difficult or what because the last two responses seem painfully obvious...rpupkin wrote:I almost said this earlier: it's fine to have a follow-up conversation with the associate. It's totally cool to go into the associate's office and ask about why he or she thought that the case wasn't the right authority. I just don't think it's a great idea to get defensive in an email. I also don't think it's ideal to ask "how can I do this better?" questions in email. If someone directly asks you for something specific in an email, just do it. You can chat about your questions later during an in-person conversation.BigZuck wrote:Couldn't the OP still say something but phrase it in such a way that it looks like he's trying to have a learning experience?rpupkin wrote:flawschoolkid wrote: 2. Here's how to handle that situation. Find a different case. Give it to him.Mention you looked at the previous case in finding the case and saw it has only been questioned on one non-relevant ground or whatever.Don't be an ass.
"Here is my corrected work product. I saw that the other case had some negative treatment but I thought it was still appropriate because of X, Y, and Z. What should I look for next time so that I don't make the same mistake again?" etc.
Hell it might actually be a learning experience.
Or would that not be ok?
Enjoy the free time. Presumably the actual attorneys have more important things to do right now than create make-work for a summer; when they have something for you to do and the time to review and re-do your work, they'll probably let you know.PvblivsScipio wrote:I have no work. Wat do?
I've asked the coordinator and other attorneys. I'm told I'll get something and I don't want to pester them. But I've had large chunks of time now with literally nothing to do. I'm fine enjoying the free time but also don't want to look like a useless human.
Thanks. Wish I brought headphones to watch Netflixbrotherdarkness wrote:Enjoy the free time. Presumably the actual attorneys have more important things to do right now than create make-work for a summer; when they have something for you to do and the time to review and re-do your work, they'll probably let you know.PvblivsScipio wrote:I have no work. Wat do?
I've asked the coordinator and other attorneys. I'm told I'll get something and I don't want to pester them. But I've had large chunks of time now with literally nothing to do. I'm fine enjoying the free time but also don't want to look like a useless human.
So long as you've made it clear you're available, you've done what's expected. Don't pester.
I followed the don't pester part of my suggestion, but I didn't "enjoy the free time" as much as I should have (despite being told to). Seems like this is one of those things a lot of people learn the hard way--by worrying rather than relaxing when they have the chance, and then hating life when a ton of work drops on them.2014 wrote:BD while your suggestion is chill and reasonable would you have followed it last year in the same position?
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