New associate banter Forum

[rad lulz]

At least in lit, whenever I feel like I'm freeing up and may need to ask for work I get thrown into something that requires all of my attention for a few days. Luckily my firm doesn't prioritize doc review (at least for me right now) so I always have a few hours of it sitting around if I need some hours to occupy myself. Also not sure if its because I'm a lit boutique or if all lit is like this, but I've already worked on some motions, complaints, and depo questions in my first month here. Definitely enjoying it.

Also, how long until you guys/gals are going to be doing your own depos? Sounds like they want me ready within a year or so, which is sorta terrifying.

I work at a lit boutique and haven't done anything as intense as you

[IAFG]

Want to burst into the hall and tell this partner & senior associate kvetching about sports are OPRESSING ME AS A WOMAN

[Anastasia Dee Dualla]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

[thesealocust]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

The curb. People throw away perfectly good IKEA furniture when moving... my furniture is 1/6 new, 3/6 ground score and 2/6 from my parents.

[Anastasia Dee Dualla]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

The curb. People throw away perfectly good IKEA furniture when moving... my furniture is 1/6 new, 3/6 ground score and 2/6 from my parents.

I'm about to grab a cup of coffee and cuddle up to craigslist then.

[rad lulz]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

CL

but increasingly I just don't use any

[thesealocust]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

CL

but increasingly I just don't use any

I sleep in a sleeping bag on a pile of blankets on an uncarpeted floor.

[rad lulz]

Where the *expletive* did you guys get furniture on the cheap?

CL

but increasingly I just don't use any

I sleep in a sleeping bag on a pile of blankets on an uncarpeted floor.

I don't blame ya

I think my sleeping bad was as expensive as my mattress

[Anonymous User]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

[IAFG]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

I'm living on leftover conference room sandwiches and sodas.

[Big Shrimpin]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

I'm living on leftover conference room sandwiches and sodas.

Same. And I'm living paycheck to paycheck otherwise.

The TYRANNY of 7.9%.

I often reflect upon why I did this to myself. I could've sworn I had a cogent reason at one point.

[Anastasia Dee Dualla]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

This was me. I accidentally hit anon. I thought I would be able to buy furniture before that first paycheck came . . . or food. (I kid, I can afford only food).

[thesealocust]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

My bank account and debt are balling. I just sleep on the floor, eat dollar pizza, and entertain myself by making art out of office supplies.

[rad lulz]

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[reasonable_man]

At least in lit, whenever I feel like I'm freeing up and may need to ask for work I get thrown into something that requires all of my attention for a few days. Luckily my firm doesn't prioritize doc review (at least for me right now) so I always have a few hours of it sitting around if I need some hours to occupy myself. Also not sure if its because I'm a lit boutique or if all lit is like this, but I've already worked on some motions, complaints, and depo questions in my first month here. Definitely enjoying it.

Also, how long until you guys/gals are going to be doing your own depos? Sounds like they want me ready within a year or so, which is sorta terrifying.

I counted recently. I've taken or defended as the lead attorney over 100 deps (not cases but number of witnesses). 1 year is enough time to learn how to defend a simple dep or to muddle through a really straight- forward plaintiff dep IMHO. Don't let that freak you out too much.

[reasonable_man]

Remember when we used to think that we would be ballin' after we graduated law school? Sigh.

I got no offered and never thought I'd be ballin. I am thankful for this job every damn day.

You landed quite well in my opinion Rad.

[09042014]

I hope Thesealocust expensed 1 dollar pizza slices. It would make my week.

[Cade McNown]

Potentially dumb Q: Anyone buy a desktop for work at home? Assuming you have the $$, thoughts?

[thesealocust]

I hope Thesealocust expensed 1 dollar pizza slices. It would make my week.

This is now an item on my to-do list.

Potentially dumb Q: Anyone buy a desktop for work at home? Assuming you have the $$, thoughts?

Least dumb question ever. My desktop at home with 2 monitors has meant a lot more sleep and freedom - my favorite trick is sending out drafts of deal documents from home in the morning before leaving for the office. Commute is often just long enough to arrive to comments or signoff from the client

[09042014]

I hope Thesealocust expensed 1 dollar pizza slices. It would make my week.

This is now an item on my to-do list.

Potentially dumb Q: Anyone buy a desktop for work at home? Assuming you have the $$, thoughts?

Least dumb question ever. My desktop at home with 2 monitors has meant a lot more sleep and freedom - my favorite trick is sending out drafts of deal documents from home in the morning before leaving for the office. Commute is often just long enough to arrive to comments or signoff

My bucket list is going to be taking a summer to mcdonalds for the paid lunch.

[09042014]

I heard some firms used to give out technology stipends. Damn ITE!!!

[rad lulz]

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[iLaw]

Potentially dumb Q: Anyone buy a desktop for work at home? Assuming you have the $$, thoughts?

I am literally the only person I know with a desktop (and I use it a lot more than my laptop). Wish I could think of some compelling reason to advocate a PC, other than to say I’d rather work at a desk… plus I’ve never cared for laptops. I will add that a 24" screen makes it nice.

[run26.2]

Potentially dumb Q: Anyone buy a desktop for work at home? Assuming you have the $$, thoughts?

I got a Mac Mini because it takes up less space and does everything I need. I have 2 monitors running through it, 1 vertical, 1 horizontal.

[Cade McNown]

Least dumb question ever.

<-- blushing

My desktop at home with 2 monitors has meant a lot more sleep and freedom - my favorite trick is sending out drafts of deal documents from home in the morning before leaving for the office. Commute is often just long enough to arrive to comments or signoff from the client

Do you also find need for a printer and/or shredder? Thanks. edit: same Q to other poasters w/ desktop