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The Bramble Bush; a great book if you have no idea what to expect from law school
Friday, 6 Aug, 2010 – 17:01 | One Comment
The Bramble Bush; a great book if you have no idea what to expect from law school

It had recently come to my attention that I was not really prepared to start law school.  I was moving across the country to attend a school that had agreed with me about how great …

Legeeke Discussion: #7 Unrealistic Expectations
Thursday, 19 Mar, 2009 – 8:21 | No Comment
Legeeke Discussion: #7 Unrealistic Expectations

This thread is for the discussion of the Legeeke Comic #7: Unrealistic Expectations.
Apart from being a semi-joking cautionary tale to the 0Ls, this strip was donated to the Public Interest Law Fund Auction at the …

We Aim to Please – Part 1
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 15:46 | No Comment
We Aim to Please – Part 1

We at Legal Geekery are so intent on giving our readers exactly what they’re looking for that we’ve decided to launch a new segment devoted to your questions.  How does one get selected to be …

9 Reasons Why Law School Is Great
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 20:23 | 11 Comments
9 Reasons Why Law School Is Great

I understand that bashing law school is a favorite activity of law students, but as a response to Josh’s prior post — I present to you the 9 Reasons Why Law School is Great.

If This Guy Can Do It … A Bio Of NYU Law Dropout Demetri Martin
Monday, 9 Feb, 2009 – 18:42 | One Comment
If This Guy Can Do It … A Bio Of NYU Law Dropout Demetri Martin

Demetri Martin is funny, check it out.

9 Reasons Not to Attend Law School
Saturday, 3 Jan, 2009 – 16:06 | 122 Comments
9 Reasons Not to Attend Law School

To preface, this is sort of a joke.  I say sort of, because I think there are some people who are just made to go to law school, and this probably won’t and shouldn’t deter …

Top 6 Most Ridiculous Depositions
Wednesday, 10 Sep, 2008 – 11:45 | One Comment
Top 6 Most Ridiculous Depositions

I can’t take credit for the idea behind this post. My awesome civ pro / con law professor / research adviser devoted the end of a civ pro class to watching some of these crazy …

You Should Probably Skip Palsgraf Day
Thursday, 17 Jul, 2008 – 12:16 | 2 Comments
You Should Probably Skip Palsgraf Day

Click to enlarge.
It wasn’t my goal to mimic xkcd (though he is awesome) — I just can’t draw.

Malicious Company Naming
Wednesday, 2 Jul, 2008 – 19:36 | 5 Comments
Malicious Company Naming

I’m working a bit late to get some additional material for my research adviser (read: boss) and while researching Terms of Service Agreements, I came across the case Van$ Money Pie Inc., 47 U.S.P.Q.2d 1020 …

Ghost of a Case
Wednesday, 23 Apr, 2008 – 13:46 | 2 Comments
Ghost of a Case

I’m going to write one of the best case excerpts you’ve ever read. 
Case: Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 A.D.2d 254 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep’t 1991)
Judges: Rubin, J. Ross and Kassal, JJ., concur with Rubin, J.; …

QOTW: Pig Fingernails in Hotdogs
Wednesday, 5 Mar, 2008 – 9:26 | No Comment
QOTW: Pig Fingernails in Hotdogs

“Have you guys ever looked at those studies saying how much of a particular chemical can be in your drinking water? How many pig fingernails can be in your hot dog? It’s not pretty — …

QOTW: Harris v. Forklift Sys.
Monday, 25 Feb, 2008 – 20:34 | No Comment
QOTW: Harris v. Forklift Sys.

I think I’m going to start a Quote of the Week feature where I’ll post some law-related amusing quote. If you’re lucky, it’ll be a real quote and not from class.
The quote this week is …