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Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:13 pm

Hi all,

I was considering Themis for bar review, which I know is much cheaper than BARBRI. Has anyone ever ask to get more in their bar stipend in return for doing a cheaper bar review (because firms typically cover the cost)?

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by dixiecupdrinking » Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:38 pm

Extremely doubtful and may make your judgment appear questionable.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by Big Dog » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:24 pm

You find someone at school who was going to buy Barbri.

You sell them your account for somewhat less than Barbri costs
Nice way to commit two frauds. (Hint: BarBri license is non-transferable.) Aren't you into IP law, DF?

OP: I hope you haven't taken ethics yet.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by Anonymous User » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:39 pm

i haven't done anything unethical. i'm only asking questions about how to be incentivized to get a cheaper course and not waste firm money.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by lacrossebrother » Wed Oct 14, 2015 2:49 pm

Big Dog wrote:
You find someone at school who was going to buy Barbri.

You sell them your account for somewhat less than Barbri costs
Nice way to commit two frauds. (Hint: BarBri license is non-transferable.) Aren't you into IP law, DF?

OP: I hope you haven't taken ethics yet.
My IP classes didn't discuss the Barbri license, but maybe some schools spend time on specific stuff like that and state law and other "practical stuff."

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by dixiecupdrinking » Wed Oct 14, 2015 4:49 pm

Anonymous User wrote:i haven't done anything unethical. i'm only asking questions about how to be incentivized to get a cheaper course and not waste firm money.
Really, this is not a profit opportunity for you. Take whatever bar course you want but don't expect to be rewarded for it.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by Mola Ram » Thu Oct 15, 2015 2:07 am

dixiecupdrinking wrote:
Anonymous User wrote:i haven't done anything unethical. i'm only asking questions about how to be incentivized to get a cheaper course and not waste firm money.
Really, this is not a profit opportunity for you. Take whatever bar course you want but don't expect to be rewarded for it.
This. Life is not an econ course where you are trying to avoid some type of deadweight loss or achieve Pareto efficiency in every transaction. Take your check, your course of choice and leave well enough alone.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by 2014 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 8:56 am

Big Dog wrote:
You find someone at school who was going to buy Barbri.

You sell them your account for somewhat less than Barbri costs
Nice way to commit two frauds. (Hint: BarBri license is non-transferable.) Aren't you into IP law, DF?

OP: I hope you haven't taken ethics yet.
Are you the type who stands at cross walks and audibly gasps when someone jaywalks too?

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by cookiejar1 » Thu Oct 15, 2015 9:11 am

Sign up for the most expensive BARBRI freedom package (or whatever) and cop that $500 gift card.

Or get Themis and flip their free iPad / Kaplan and their free Apple Watch.

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Re: Ask for more bar stipend in return for doing cheaper bar review course?

Post by Big Dog » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:01 am

2014: are you suggesting that filing false expense reimbursement reports, as DF hinted at, is ok?

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