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A Day in the Life

From the University of Chicago Admissions Office.

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/adayinthelife/

Dec 10
Time, and Technology, March On

Time, and Technology, March On

This post is to let our readers know that we’re “archiving” the Day in the Life blog. We’ve had a wonderful time writing it and have had great feedback from our applicants about it, but we think the time has come to communicate with…
Jul 23
Podcast: Dean Perry on "Creating the Killer Law School Application"

Podcast: Dean Perry on "Creating the Killer Law School Application"

The Law School's own Assistant Dean for Admissions Ann Perry recently participated in the recording of a podcast called "Creating the Killer Law School Application." According to LawSchoolPodcaster.com, the podcast will
May 15
Justice Breyer Visits the Law School

Justice Breyer Visits the Law School

Although the height of the admissions season has caused a brief hiatus in posting on the blog (applications at Chicago are up this year, which means it has been quite busy around here), we thought today would be a great day to post because…

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divine angst

http://divineangst.com

Oct 21
redirect

redirect

Archives have been moved here: http://divineangst.wordpress.com. I’ll leave things here for a little while longer before I do a redirect.
Oct 1
new and old

new and old

So I started a new job. The transition was expected—I’ve been waiting to start this job for over a year now, in fact—and it’s been pretty smooth so far. The biggest change is that I get up every day knowing exactly what I’m…
Aug 6
bistro dinner

bistro dinner

Somehow I managed to pull off a major win tonight with dinner. Skirt steak, green beans, and mashed potatoes doesn’t sound all that groundbreaking—or even interesting—but it managed to kind of be both.

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Law and Letters

http://lawandletters.blogspot.com/

Aug 6
Destroying Public Education in California

Destroying Public Education in California

So let's say you're in charge of one of the most successful university systems in the country. Your state is in a budget crisis, held hostage by a small but strategically vocal minority that are so against taxation (while their "free market"…
Jun 23
Finally back!

Finally back!

I went to visit my parents for a week to attend my nephew's high school graduation and to be exploited for free child care. For some reason, the entire week I could not access Blogger. I could access blogspot blogs, but not the "create a…
Jun 15
Things that make you feel old.

Things that make you feel old.

My nephew is graduating from high school on Wednesday.

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Grace Case

Covers the U.S. v. W.R. Grace criminal prosecution. By the University of Montana School of Law and the School of Journalism.

http://blog.umt.edu/gracecase

May 28
Week 2 Wrap-Up

Week 2 Wrap-Up

This week, both the U.S. Government and Defense counsel for W.R. Grace and individual defendents layed out their case in opening statements. EPA On-Site Coordinator Paul Peronard was introduced, examinedÂ and cross-exaimined after Molloy…
May 19
UM students from Libby split on verdict

UM students from Libby split on verdict

MISSOULA (May 18, 2009) – Not guilty. To Danielle Bundrock, a University of Montana senior, the verdicts sounded a lot like, “No justice.”
May 19
Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident

Verdict is justice deferred for many Libby resident

LIBBY (May 10, 2009) — The environmental criminal inquiry into the most sprawling industrial disaster in U.S. history ended in the failed prosecution of a company charged with poisoning a small Montana town. Some residents of the town say…

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The Diaries of UK Law Students

The thoughts and ramblings of three UK law students trying to make it to qualification.

http://uklawstudent.blogspot.com/

Jan 13
Law School so far

Law School so far

Graduation on its way..on its way.. Well, the thought of graduation seems to be on the mind of every 3rd year law student.. and yet...graduation is on its way...My three years @ law school has been fascinating... Great exposure to the saying,…
Nov 11
Third Year so far

Third Year so far

I've noticed no one has posted for a while! My last year is going so quickly which might be due to the amount of work...it is seriously a lot more than last year, I'm finding it difficult to fit my dissertation in at the moment though I'm…
Jul 18
Exam Result

Exam Result

So I got my exam results and managed to get a 2:1 which I am quite happy about. I can't believe it's my last year already. I got my options through for next year and will be studying Tort (a lot of people have said this is strange because it…

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Berkeley Law on the Web

University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law

http://web.berkeleylawblogs.org/

Sep 5
Our new events calendar

Our new events calendar

One of the frustrations of the new year is that we haven’t had a truly effective tool for publicizing events. Today, we’re pleased to be finally christening our new Berkeley Law Events Calendar as the school’s primary events tool. This…
Jul 30
The new BBB

The new BBB

A couple of months ago, we asked the Berkeley Law community how they used the BBB. We got a ton of great feedback. Based on that feedback, and internal discussions about what seems to make sense, we’ve come up with a slightly new format for…
Jun 9
Do you use the BBB?

Do you use the BBB?

One of the byproducts of our web site redesign is that we are pondering the future of the BBB (Boalt Bulletin Board). The BBB has been around for a long time, in various forms, and it’s time to understand exactly how people use it and what…

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Equal Process? Due Protection?

About life in law school.

http://equalprocess.blogspot.com/

Aug 8
CPC, CDO, Whatever

CPC, CDO, Whatever

This is just too good to pass up. One of the reasons I stopped this blog is that I have long since moved on from thinking about the idiocy of so many things associated with the University of Miami School of Law. I'm a lawyer now.
Jan 26
out to lunch

out to lunch

So my new office is downtown, unlike my old firm, which was a standalone building up north. It's nice to have options to get lunch. Unfortunately, one of the restaurants in the little area right by my building (across from the Federal…
Jan 14
Nice shoe

Nice shoe

Have you ever noticed the shoe shine guy in front of the courthouse door in Miami? Does it seem strange the guy is positioned almost directly in front of the door, so that anyone getting their shoes shined is basically saying, "hey, look at…

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Brooklyn Law School is proud of its many students who will be working this summer in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and South America at law firms, and private and public interest organizations. The students have launched this blog to share their experiences.

http://blsx.brooklaw.edu/studentblog/

Jul 4
Hola desde Peru

Hola desde Peru

I’ve attached a few photos of a family trip to Peru. We hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and then some. The Andes are so big, the Inca ruins so extensive–it’s hard to fathom even when I’m standing right here looking at…
Jun 4
Greetings from Hong Kong

Greetings from Hong Kong

I am currently in Hong Kong working for Linklaters (a UK law firm) in their Capital Markets practice. I arrived here almost three weeks ago. At first, I found the city very overwhelming and crowded, but I have quickly begun to love it here.…
Jun 4
Howzit from Johannesburg!

Howzit from Johannesburg!

I am currently in Johannesburg working with the Refugee Rights Project of Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR), a South African NGO. With the recent outbreak of xenophobic attacks on foreigners living in South Africa, LHR has seen an influx of…

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Bryan McLeod's Blawg

Covers his journey through law school.

http://mcleodsblawg.blogspot.com/

May 21
Why I am second guessing becoming a lawyer

Why I am second guessing becoming a lawyer

I have wanted to be a lawyer for quite some time. Recently, however, I have experienced something that has really started to make me second guess my decision.Anyone who knows me knows that my wife almost died last year after having her gall…
Jul 6
Greetings Blawg World!

Greetings Blawg World!

Greetings Blawg world, I am McLeod's Law. I am a 2L at Southern Illinois University. I have a wonderful job clerking for the judges in the local county courthouse. This Blawg is dedicated to talking about, well, basically anything I want.…
Jan 4
When did good become not enough?

When did good become not enough?

I have received 4 out of 5 grades for my semester. My GPA thus far is approximately 3.32 and the mandatory curve at my school is a 2.6. I should be elated.. I should be doing cartwheels through the hallways. But for some reason, I am not. I…

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Tax Exempt Law Student Blog

Covers the law of tax exempt entities. By Jedediah Bodger.

http://taxexemptlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 1
Another Blow to the Perpetual Student!

Another Blow to the Perpetual Student!

The Tax Court held that a taxpayer could not deduct the $33,000 cost of obtaining a Harvard M.B.A. as an educational expense under Reg. § 1.162-5. Foster v. Commissioner, T.C. Summ. Op. 2008-22 (2/28/08). The court concluded that her…
Mar 1
More Unrelated Business Income for Charities in Economic Downturn

More Unrelated Business Income for Charities in Economic Downturn

When the economy starts to hit the skids, as is currently happening, people tightent their belt, and superfluous spending such as charitable donations is heavily reduced. As a result, charities engage in more business activity to hold them…
Mar 1
Guidance on the 990 Postcard

Guidance on the 990 Postcard

On February 25, 2008, the IRS issued guidance on the Form 990-N, the "e-Postcard," filing requirement of small tax-exempt organizations (i.e., those with gross receipts annually of $25,000 or less). The Pension Protection Act of 2006…

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Overheard in Law School

In the style of Overheard in New York, solicits and publishes humorous eavesdropped quotes from law school.

http://overheardinlawschool.blogspot.com/

Feb 24
Ha Ha Ha...Ewww

Ha Ha Ha...Ewww

3L: Have you heard about "There Will Be Blood?" . . . Yeah, it's a period piece.
Feb 13
Sometimes Words Suffice

Sometimes Words Suffice

3L: Get your camera ready, we're about to see that fat lady's butt cheeks.
Feb 7
Well Hello, Mr.Fancypants.

Well Hello, Mr.Fancypants.

District Attorney: I think we'll just wait for the officer to get here, then we'll go ahead and try the case.3L: But if I try it and we don't win, it'll count as a loss.Judge: No, no, no...do not start counting wins and losses.3L: That's the…

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Eminent Domain

Covers judicial news.

http://eminentdomain.blogspot.com/

Jan 4
It's Been Fun

It's Been Fun

I know that I've got a sizable collection of posts that start "I know I've been gone for a while," but I thought that I could squeeze one more into the pack. I know I've been gone for a while, but forces much stronger than Blogger.com are to…
Dec 6
A Little More Complicated...

A Little More Complicated...

I had a chance to listen to the audio from the Boumediene v Bush case last night. I previously guessed that this would be a clear 5-4, Kennedy joins the liberals case. After the argument, I'm not so sure anymore. Kennedy was oddly quiet. …
Dec 5
Clinton on the Supreme Court

Clinton on the Supreme Court

Scary title, isn't it? I'm using the word "on" in place of "talking about," so hopefully that should calm some fears. But wait. Don't relax just yet. Here's Senator Hillary Clinton talking about who she would appoint to the Supreme Court…

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Federalist Society - University of…

Federalist Society - University of Washington Chapter

Covers limited government, freedom, federalism and judicial restraint.

http://uwfedsoc.blogspot.com/

Dec 25
Somebody bless us, or something

Somebody bless us, or something

This is an encouraging sign. The freedom to worship whatever God we find most pleasing is perhaps the most fundamental freedom; it signifies freedom of thought. The fact that Iraqis are now free to worship Jesus if the mood strikes them…
Dec 15
Fifth Amendment Victory

Fifth Amendment Victory

Saw an interesting post over on The Volokh Conspiracy about a first dip into a murky 5th Amendment issue - can the gov't compel a suspect to enter a computer password? A man was detained at the Vermont-Canada border on suspicion of…
Nov 22
Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading

Holiday (Second Amendment) Reading

The Supreme Court's grant of cert. in DC v. Heller reminded me of an entertaining article on the Supreme Court's last Second Amendment ruling in 1939. I recommend Brian Frye, The Peculiar Story of United States vs. Miller, NYU Journal of Law…

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Queen's Law Life

Resources and personal experiences for students interested in law school.

http://queenslaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 20
Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

Congratulations to the Class of 2010!

I've recently received some emails from students who have been accepted into the Class of 2010. Congrats! For those of you who were accepted into multiple law schools, it is now time to decide which best suits your personality and career…
May 3
Sayonara Kingston

Sayonara Kingston

This past month has been crazy. Another class of Queen's Law grads is about to be unleashed onto the world. Our final set of exams has been written, our final papers have been submitted, our final keggers have been savored, etc.To an extent,…
Mar 26
"Law school is a pie-eating contest ..."

"Law school is a pie-eating contest ..."

The Montreal Gazette published an article about the law schools in Quebec. It seems like the process there is pretty much the same as the process in Ontario.First, beginning in February, there is a flood of student job applications at the top…

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Lawyerlike

Canadian law student blog.

http://lawyerlike.blogspot.com/

Apr 29
Case Rested

Case Rested

Last post! Except for graduation in three weeks, I have four months without thinking, writing, or agonizing over the law. Thankfully, though we've spent the last three years studying inside the crumbling edifice that is the Curtis Building…
Apr 27
I can vouch for your user experience

I can vouch for your user experience

Some law school purists may have questioned my insistence that films can be an amazing study guide. Well, maybe now film purists can find out the same. Lawyerlike, meet IMDb!
Apr 26
L to the L to the B

L to the L to the B

It's not a couplet, but it's close. The last sentence I wrote on my Admin final, my last final, summing up a question where I was asked to offer advice on the likelihood of a successful immigration appeal for a Mr. and Mrs. Singh, was not…

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New England School of Law OUTLaws

News and information of interest for the New England School of Law OUTLaws, and other members and supporters of the GLBT law school community.

http://nesloutlaws.blogspot.com/

Nov 29
GLAD Internship

GLAD Internship

GLAD has just announced its spring internships. Information below.************************************************************JOB DESCRIPTION AND INFO ABOUT GLAD:
Oct 4
Reproductive Technology Bar

Reproductive Technology Bar

Yikes. A proposed bill in the Indiana General Assembly would outright bar lesbians (and any women who can't prove their participation in church or faith-based activities, amont other requirements) from accessing reproductive technology, such…
Sep 17
NJ Domestic Partner Law - Doesn't Cover Inheritance

NJ Domestic Partner Law - Doesn't Cover Inheritance

New Jersey's domestic partnership law, which took effect in July 2004, provides some of the legal rights of marriage to same sex couples who register. Included are hospital visitation, some state tax benefits, and some benefits to state…

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Law School: Success & Careers

Advice, tips and musings regarding law school and life thereafter from a former trial lawyer (and guest bloggers), now Director of Public Service Programs at the North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, NC.

http://lawschoolsuccessandcareers.blogspot.com/

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