![]() * You may not like that Peter Thiel is trying to sue Gawker out of existence, but that doesn’t mean the practice should be illegal. ![]() * Walgreens allegedly didn’t verify that the blood-testing technology Theranos was peddling actually worked before it partnered with the startup. * David Lat on why Peter Thiel shouldn’t be mad at Gawker for reporting that he is gay. Actually, in context of the case, this request makes sense. * NBCUniversal to a federal judge: watch Straight Outta Compton. * It may have seemed like Baylor was super forthcoming when it fired Art Briles and demoted Ken Starr to law school professor for failing to adequately deal with allegations of sexual assault by football players, but really, they’ve mastered the art of saying nothing. * Chris Martin is getting some really good legal advice. * John Quinn is opening up a museum for the brokenhearted. note: Above the Law will not be publishing on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. * More horrific allegations from Ken Starr’s world-class leadership at Baylor. * Stupid fan lawsuit against Warriors center ZaZa Pachulia moves on. * Judge Charles Breyer took a break from writing the best benchslaps of all time to issue a groundbreaking video game ruling citing Star Wars and Love Actually - two movies that should never, ever be mentioned in the same sentence. * And apparently Sheriff Clarke (who I’m sure was Trump’s personal pick) is taking a Homeland Security job so he can focus on harassing the poor and disadvantaged without having to bother all those nice bankers. Gordon Liddy is just sitting there raring to go. All eyes are on Joe Lieberman right now, but folks G. * Latham’s Alice Fisher has pulled out of the FBI Director sweepstakes. * Former client seeks $1.4 million back that it spent trying to disqualify BakerHostetler. * Betty Shelby acquitted in the killing of a black motorist because apparently it’s always reasonable to believe a random black guy is going to pull a gun. * IBM says Watson’s about to take away your job, which is an announcement IBM makes roughly every three months because they’re taunting us. 2Lĩ-week courses in the quarter system means lots of information very quickly. It’s not a very happy atmosphere and it doesn’t get easier over time… actually the reverse. Also fantastic practical classes on Estate Planning because Thomas Featherston is here, and he helped rewrite the Texas Probate Code. But the practical experience you get for litigating is great… IF you want to litigate. The workload for every class at Baylor is much higher than for other law schools. At least 5 hours of reading a night, class from 7:45 – 3:30 and curved at a B. ![]() Practice Court is required, and is incredibly hard. You need to really want to do litigation. Job prospects are hit or miss outside of the top 10-15%. However, given the lack of trials, one must question how practical this extensive training is. Practice Court offers a very in depth training regarding trial advocacy. It is something I am sure to look back upon with appreciation, but currently I am frustrated by the lack of stress relieving opportunities. It rightly deserves its label as the “boot camp” of law schools. Unfortunately, the highly competitive nature of this school has essentially eliminated all social endeavors. Baylor has provided me with an invaluable understanding of the work ethic required for the legal profession.
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