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By: guest

No. Not very much. Clients want to know how many cases you have handled and won; how well you know this practice area etc.  If lawyer A has won lots of cases and has poor paper credentials; and lawyer...

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By: guest

This is true, but BT was referring to small law where this doesn’t apply.

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By: Royal_Tenenbaum

The worst advice I’ve ever read: “As lawyers, we don’t shy away from ‘almost impossible goals.’”  Non-TTT lawyers attempt the impossible on behalf of clients because they get paid no matter the...

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By: Jason L. Van Dyke

The only reason to go to law school is if you can do so for free.  Take the scholarship money and go to the tier three if you simply must go.  That way, when you find that you can’t get a job, the only...

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By: Helpful_Reminder

Let’s not forget that that scholarship may not be there when you’re a 2L. http://abovethelaw.com/2011/05/are-law-school-merit-scholarships-a-big-racket/

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By: vinceclortho1

That’s the new Terminator, right?

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By: Fritz

My advice would be to go the school nearest where you hope to practice. Having classmates and others familiar with the school nearby as your career is starting is invaluable. Wish I’d known that back...

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By: Guest

Answer to Q1:  The blogs are right.  It’s not worth it.  Brian mentioned going to become an advocate, but I disagree with that.  They are a lot of other ways to advocate and help people that don’t...

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By: ()()()()()()()

 WHAT DOES THIS COLUMN HAVE TO DO WITH THE PRACTICE OF SMALL LAW? IF YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE UP ARTICLES THAT STIR UP CONTROVERSY, THEN DON’T CLAIM TO BLOG ABOUT SMALL LAW

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By: Voltaire7

I am a graduate of a T14 law school and have practiced law for 26 years, and I, too, think Brian is right on this point.

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By: Voltaire7

BT.  Obnoxious, confrontational, irritating, but usually right.

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By: ITS_SO_OBVIOUS

^Hai Brian!

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By: Martine

Email marketing is an increasingly popular, immediate way for businesses to communicate sales, updates and other vital information to their customers and potential customers. While email marketing is...

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By: Jason L. Van Dyke

The only reason to go to law school is if you can do so for free.  Take the scholarship money and go to the tier three if you simply must go.  That way, when you find that you can’t get a job, the only...

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By: Helpful_Reminder

In reply to Jason L. Van Dyke. Let’s not forget that that scholarship may not be there when you’re a 2L. https://abovethelaw.com/2011/05/are-law-school-merit-scholarships-a-big-racket/

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By: vinceclortho1

In reply to <a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2012/09/the-practice-opening-mail-from-a-potential-law-student/#comment-794431">Guest</a>. That's the new Terminator, right?

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By: Fritz

My advice would be to go the school nearest where you hope to practice. Having classmates and others familiar with the school nearby as your career is starting is invaluable. Wish I’d known that back...

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By: Guest

Answer to Q1:  The blogs are right.  It’s not worth it.  Brian mentioned going to become an advocate, but I disagree with that.  They are a lot of other ways to advocate and help people that don’t...

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By: ()()()()()()()

In reply to <a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2012/09/the-practice-opening-mail-from-a-potential-law-student/#comment-794373">Trollface</a>.  WHAT DOES THIS COLUMN HAVE TO DO WITH THE...

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By: Voltaire7

In reply to <a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2012/09/the-practice-opening-mail-from-a-potential-law-student/#comment-794386">guest</a>. I am a graduate of a T14 law school and have...

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