God speed & good luck

I'm an Eagle Scout, and even I wouldn't be prepared for the mass chaos in parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and the midwest. I hope those of you affected will remain vigilant and protected.

For everyone else, PLEASE check the internet for 72 hour survival information. I'm trying to get my family's survival package together. If I can do it on my student/bar prep salary, you're certainly able to utilize yours.

You're encouraging my solo career

The ABA Journal has this story regarding concern male/father grads are facing.

I have two kids whom I believe (in the case of my oldest, know) worship the gound I walk on. In her sweet mind, there is nothing I could do that isn't cured with a "sorry."

The family aspects of solo practice sure make that family/work split an even more appealing lure.

http://www.abajournal.com/mobile/daddy_track_is_a_major_concern_for_male_law_grads_study_says/

Acceleration

I'm in the middle of bar exam preparation, and I've come to the sudden, and abrupt, realization that I haven't learned nearly enough in law school about "the law."

Sure, plenty of my classes taught the theories surrounding the law, but very few actually went into the practical applications of the law. What's more, fewer even discussed how to manage "the law" when the true realities confront you in the face.

It's important to take a minute and evaluate all the potential ramifications of the legal practice. In the swift 3 days between graduation and the grueling preparation known as bar review, I took an opportunity to read Carolyn Elefant's new book, Solo By Choice. This is the "What I'd Wished I'd Knew" handbook for all aspiring solos.

Solo By Choice does in about 200 pages what Jay Foonberg's comparable volume struggles to do in 600+. Do you want some hard-and-fast tips on becoming a better lawyer and managing/starting your practice? YOU MUST READ THIS!! Every solo should give Carolyn a standing ovation for this piece of literature with the potential to redefine the solo practice.