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So senior partners in real life have their own departments? (I feel so naive asking this.)One is that Harvey has no department and just does all the biggest deals AND all the biggest cases.
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A show about what real corporate lawyers do would get cancelled in about four and a half minutes.piccolittle wrote:I've definitely said this before, but the whole premise of that show bothers me. There is actually no way that some kid could take the bar "for fun" and be an admitted attorney. Or there is no way that some kid could not be an attorney and do what he does at the firm without someone finding out about it. For some reason that is my biggest problem with the show.
Okay, rant over, back to comparing it to real life.
Calling it now: the secret is that it's not a real law firm.barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
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barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
Well this would make sense if Mike had spent $200K on law school + undergrad loans, but considering he has no debt it is a bit ridiculous.barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
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WutPaulKriske wrote:the real issue is that mike ross, a confessed avid pot smoker, acted so ridiculous when he was high in the episode with the tennis star (his first client). no (even ex-) pothead would be unable to handle a nopressure conversation like he did.
barestin wrote:WutPaulKriske wrote:the real issue is that mike ross, a confessed avid pot smoker, acted so ridiculous when he was high in the episode with the tennis star (his first client). no (even ex-) pothead would be unable to handle a nopressure conversation like he did.
lolthesealocust wrote:Obviously a show like law and order will be more true to life (though still taking some liberties) but suits isn't as bad as it could be.
LOLI also think the main plot point is somewhat plausible - junior associates tend to do crap that doesn't require bar admission. In fact, most work at a law firm for months before being admitted just because the process of swearing in, c&f, etc. is quite slow.
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Remember that he's taking care of his grandmother...or was until tonight's episode. Assisted living is expensive anywhere you go, but in NY it's probably as expensive as a Palm Springs resort or something. I'm mad, b/c I liked her.Icculus wrote:barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.Well this would make sense if Mike had spent $200K on law school + undergrad loans, but considering he has no debt it is a bit ridiculous.barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
Hey thanks for using spoiler tags before you blurted out that massive spoiler.PDaddy wrote:Remember that he's taking care of his grandmother...or was until tonight's episode. Assisted living is expensive anywhere you go, but in NY it's probably as expensive as a Palm Springs resort or something. I'm mad, b/c I liked her.Icculus wrote:barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.Well this would make sense if Mike had spent $200K on law school + undergrad loans, but considering he has no debt it is a bit ridiculous.barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
Fuck you you spoiling asshole.PDaddy wrote:Remember that he's taking care of his grandmother...or was until tonight's episode. Assisted living is expensive anywhere you go, but in NY it's probably as expensive as a Palm Springs resort or something. I'm mad, b/c I liked her.Icculus wrote:barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.Well this would make sense if Mike had spent $200K on law school + undergrad loans, but considering he has no debt it is a bit ridiculous.barestin wrote:It annoys me that Mike Ross is a BigLaw associate (presumably making 160K) and yet works in a cubicle, rides a bike to work, and lives in a crappy apartment. In short, he gets the opportunity to finally clean up his act and become an attorney, but his life hasn't really changed...except that he works 80+ hours a week to live essentially the same lifestyle he was just making walking around money to take the LSAT a few times a year for people and smoking pot all day.
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