tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168073182024-03-10T23:03:45.674-05:00Overheard in Law SchoolLiserDoesLawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10556593924421731803noreply@blogger.comBlogger989125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-83080123262833921312008-02-24T20:35:00.001-05:002008-02-24T20:36:47.270-05:00Ha Ha Ha...Ewww3L: Have you heard about "There Will Be Blood?" . . . Yeah, it's a period piece.Chutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045687713037762968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-80690224198876716512008-02-13T10:21:00.001-05:002008-02-13T10:22:53.705-05:00Sometimes Words Suffice3L: Get your camera ready, we're about to see that fat lady's butt cheeks.Chutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045687713037762968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-43914871127517488592008-02-07T17:31:00.000-05:002008-02-07T17:35:52.566-05:00Well 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.<br /><br />3L: But if I try it and we don't win, it'll count as a loss.<br /><br />Judge: No, no, no...do not start counting wins and losses.<br /><br />3L: That's the point...I haven't had to count any losses before.Chutchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10045687713037762968noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-41791061720738753932007-12-01T21:31:00.000-05:002007-12-01T21:33:00.238-05:00freudian blackboardsNoticed on a blackboard following a property review:<br /><br />Standard<br />JurisprudeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-43890302496046727872007-11-13T13:51:00.000-05:002007-11-13T13:52:41.220-05:00At least you have a way to pass the time?Law School Grad (waiting for bar results): oh good, i was hoping for bar results before i left, but luckily i got an ad for butt plugs so i'll still be able to be f***ed in the ass!jeterianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06106814408939015278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-4865797746906833732007-11-10T16:18:00.000-05:002007-11-10T16:20:51.839-05:00Don't make me get my belt!Prof (who is also a practicing criminal law attorney): Everytime I go in there I give my credit card to one of the public defenders who comes to watch, because one of these days Judge X is going to throw me in jail.<br />3L: Why?<br />Prof: We got him spanked by daddy....Posner spanked him.jeterianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06106814408939015278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-69364018482827746102007-11-05T21:47:00.001-05:002007-11-05T21:52:14.864-05:00Northwestern University College of Law and MicrobreweryOverheard at an expansive Liquor Store in Chicago:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Female #1</span>: Do you work here?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Employee</span>: Yes<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #2</span>: We hate you.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #1:</span> Kidding!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Employee</span>: How can I help you?<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #1</span>: We are looking to buy beer, but we don't know what to get<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #2</span>: We don't want Frat Party beer<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #1</span>: And we don't want something that screams 'Snob!'<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Employee</span>: You want Law Student Beer.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Female #1 and #2</span>: YES!The Namby Pambyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131063162941076828noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-35868849365751344262007-11-04T21:58:00.001-05:002007-11-04T22:00:01.719-05:00Does this smell like torts, oranges, or pine trees?Recent Grad: [State's] bar is apparently scratch 'n' sniff, because [other recent grad] passed!LiserDoesLawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10556593924421731803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-29522802832527710102007-11-04T21:54:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:55:26.614-05:00Those chicks sure do move fast on the L-Word<div> <div>1L: Why is the clock moving so slow?<br />1L lesbian: Cause god has a penis.<br /><br />Overheard by Emma<br /></div></div>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-80220053871389142752007-11-04T21:52:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:53:52.158-05:00West-Crack and LexisMeth-is<span style="font-style: italic;">Regarding the shameless self-promotion of Lexis and Westlaw at 1L orientation.</span><br /><br />1L#1: It's like they're taking their marketing cues from street hustlers.<br /><br /> 1L#2: Yeah, "Psssst--hey, kid, wanna buy a statute?"<br /><br />1L#1: "C'mon, first ten hits are free."<br /><br /><br />Overheard by JB3Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-61808583281913932742007-11-04T21:50:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:50:59.939-05:00Great 2nd Amendment argument2L: I was thinking that maybe I should be saving my money for a new computer instead of buying more guns; but I figure there’s no one trying to make it illegal to buy a computer so I’ll just buy guns for now.<br /><br />Overheard by DSEOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-7837725440069093532007-11-04T21:49:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:49:59.969-05:00Is it Strickland yet?Attorney: "Your honor, I wasn't aware my client had any priors."<br /><br />Judge: "Really. You represented him on that case."<br /><br />Overheard by JLEOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-17403857905924852662007-11-04T21:48:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:49:14.122-05:00Priapism is a serious condition<div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family:Lucida Grande;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"></span></span>Torts Professor: Party A agrees to have 'intimate relations' with party B for $20. Party B knowingly gives party A a counterfeit $20 bill. Is there harm? I mean, Party A is stiffed.<br /><br />Overheard by DJB<br /><span style="font-family:Lucida Grande;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"></span></span></div>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-61115828551356691992007-11-04T21:47:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:51:53.527-05:00Another great reason to spend $50KTorts Prof: "I didn't take notes in law school. Though in some classes, I got so bored, that I figured that law school would provide me with the perfect opportunity to learn how to write with my left hand. So I did take some notes, but they were technically penmanship practice."<span style="font-size:12;"><br /></span><br />Overheard by KG<span style="font-size:12;"><br /><br /><br /></span>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-56778201715310819952007-11-04T21:44:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:46:52.383-05:00He meant point the finger of blame at her, clearlyRe: Bonkowski v. Arlan's Department Store<br /><br />Torts Prof: Defendants may, in this case, possibly be held liable for a tort if "one holds her down while the other one fingers her."<br /><br />Overheard by DFOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-65130606518334690572007-11-04T21:43:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:44:08.740-05:00Invest in some really big notebooksEvidence Prof:<span><span style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"></span></span><span style=""> </span></span> Now the defendants have heard that their medication is causing praipism. That’s like in the Viagra and cialis commercials when they say, “If you’ve had an erection for more than four hours…” This is a serious condition. Any man knows how hard it would be to try to pee standing on your head.<br /><br />Overheard by JV<br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"></span></span></span>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-45586748472729315562007-11-04T21:42:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:42:39.022-05:00You found a use for it after all!2L, yelling: I am going to beat you to death with my UCC!<br /><br />Overheard by LHOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-56723360768589993992007-11-04T21:41:00.000-05:002007-11-04T21:42:03.420-05:00It's similar to the douchebag testContracts Professor: "Bastardy proceedings are interesting because you don't actually get to prove someone is a bastard."<br /><br />Overheard by mnOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-74550687612492236502007-11-04T21:40:00.001-05:002007-11-04T21:40:53.927-05:00but he did it for you?<div>1L #1: but a hammer and nails is not intrinsically dangerous</div> <div> </div> <div>1L #2: i don't know, jesus was killed with a hammer and nails.<br /><br />Overheard by EW<br /></div>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-114158686405596392007-10-29T00:24:00.000-05:002007-10-29T00:25:11.533-05:00Admit it, you know this guyProfessor: "Now I remember back when I was in law school, and even in undergrad - even though that was a long time ago, that if someone asked me how much time I spent on something – I'd lie! I'd tell them I didn’t spend any time on it, or just 15 minutes, but in reality I spent three hours. Why? Because that’s the competition! I want them to only spend 15 minutes. So don’t trust other people I guess is what I’m trying to tell you. Think about it! If I spend 3 hours working on something and they spend 15 minutes, guess who lives in the bigger house!"<br /><br />Overheard by LegalBuffyOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-80599243698242929782007-10-29T00:22:00.000-05:002007-10-29T00:24:03.488-05:00On the count of three, everybody vomit<div><p>Prof walks in, shows the bloodstains on his shirt from his neck: "Hold on while I get a towel but don't worry, I'm not canceling class."<br /></p><p>Overheard by MJG<br /></p></div>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-3266108987058785792007-10-29T00:21:00.000-05:002007-10-29T00:22:23.621-05:00yes please!Criminal Law prof: "You can still consent to have a good wrestle with your buddy on the floor … assuming guys still do that."<br /><br />Overheard by MLOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-16523636895639029692007-10-29T00:20:00.001-05:002007-10-29T00:21:02.214-05:00Character and fitness is overrated<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> The Dean: "Don't let bar nights bar you from the bar."<br /></p><br /><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Overheard by I could be sleeping...<br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span></p>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-62003507777678698172007-10-29T00:17:00.000-05:002007-10-29T00:18:53.416-05:00thank you, I'm here all week<div>Torts professor: <span style="font-size: 12pt;"> "Sex for money is prostitution… so the only harm is if you got stiffed."<br /><br />Overheard by </span> I could be sleeping.... </div>Overheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16807318.post-50102479596692802992007-10-29T00:15:00.000-05:002007-10-29T00:17:04.738-05:00Maybe not so bad after allCiv Pro Prof: "You know, extortion has such a negative connotation."<br /><br />Overheard by without reasonOverheard In Law Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02834524234528173386noreply@blogger.com0