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Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer

Thinking Like A Lawyer is a podcast featuring Above the Law’s Joe Patrice, Kathryn Rubino and Chris Williams. Each episode, the hosts will take a topic experienced and enjoyed by regular people, and shine it through the prism of a legal framework. This will either reveal an awesome rainbow of thought, or a disorienting kaleidoscope of issues. Either way, it should be fun.

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Dec 30, 2020

Finally, We’re Finished With 2020

Things have to get better from here, right?

Dec 23, 2020

No Second ‘Chances’

You can have a second act, but you don't get a consequence-free mulligan.

Dec 16, 2020

I Wonder If The Big City Lawyer Will Choose Love Or Career?!?!?

It's made-for-cable holiday movie season, so we tackle the burning question.

Dec 9, 2020

‘Tis The Season For Law School Exam Screw Ups

Also, what to get for the lawyer that has no time for anything.

Dec 2, 2020

Ready… Aim… Bonuses!

Biglaw, law school, and firing squads all in one show.

Nov 25, 2020

What Would Be Better Than The Bar Exam?

As it turns out, there are a lot of better ideas out there.

Nov 18, 2020

Jones Day Bets On Donald Trump As Half-Baked Election Challenges Crumble

Could this be the beginning of a mass exodus?

Nov 11, 2020

Welcome To Four Seasons Legal Podcast

Sometimes, you just need to protect your IP better.

Nov 3, 2020

Have You Tried Editing Your Opinions, Your Honor?

Someone screwed up bigly.

Oct 28, 2020

Toobingate Was Only Last Week

Time flies when you're surveying the apocalypse.

Oct 20, 2020

Clio Cloud Conference Provides The Pulse Of The Profession

Joe chats with Clio CEO Jack Newton in the midst of his virtual conference.

Oct 13, 2020

Biglaw Bonuses Belong In Associate Pockets, Not Partner Coffers

Courts, law firms, and bar exams, oh my!

Oct 6, 2020

Some Supremely Useful Advice

Donald Trump is making a big mistake with Amy Coney Barrett.

Sep 29, 2020

On The Passing Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A conversation with Neal Katyal about the late justice.

Sep 22, 2020

Begun The Bonus War Has

Firms are signaling their strength in a COVID impacted economy.

Sep 15, 2020

An Election So Nice, You Should Vote TWICE! (No, You Shouldn’t)

Despite Trump's urgings, you'd be risking possible felonies.

Sep 8, 2020

The Screwball Antics Of The Department Of Justice

Why doesn't the Attorney General know how many times we can vote?

Sep 1, 2020

Who Really Cares About The Hatch Act?

Taking stock of the law after a week of consistent violations.

Aug 25, 2020

Becoming A Bar Exam Whiz… Literally

Online exams have a bathroom break problem.

Aug 18, 2020

Ain’t No Party Like A COVID Party

Although this COVID party did stop.

Aug 11, 2020

That Took A Threatening Turn

The NCBE has had it with those pesky critics.

Aug 4, 2020

Firms Slowly Begin To Return To Normal Pay

The industry may finally be getting back on track.

Jul 28, 2020

It’s Bar Exam Time!

Multiple states are going forward with the test this week. Good luck to everyone.

Jul 21, 2020

The Fight For Diploma Privilege

Checking in with the graduates on the front lines.

Jul 14, 2020

Chief Justice Hits His Head And Remembers Rule Of Law

The Supreme Court year is finally over.

Jul 7, 2020

When Attorneys Attack!

Revisiting the St. Louis AR-15 Couple.

Jun 30, 2020

Addressing Law School Racism & Neomi Rao’s School Of Legal Writing Don’ts

Last week provided a cavalcade of news stories.

Jun 23, 2020

A Wild Week At The Supreme Court

Two big opinions take surprising turns.

Jun 16, 2020

Explaining Michael Flynn’s Case To Non-Lawyers And Other Challenges

There are some very ill-informed things being said about this case... mostly by the DOJ.

Jun 9, 2020

As Law Firms Self-Reflect, State Bar Exams Double Down

The George Floyd killing is inspiring law firms to reconsider their policies, while bar exams ask applicants to sign liability waivers.

Jun 2, 2020

Guns, Germs, And Section 230 Internet Regulation

Everything appears to be unraveling apace.

May 26, 2020

Why Business Development Is Every Lawyer’s Problem

It's not all about knowing the law.

May 19, 2020

Wait, Lawyers Talk Smack?

Catching up with Keith Lee.

May 12, 2020

Law Students And Dealing With COVID-19

School may be finishing up for the year, but the challenges will continue.

May 5, 2020

Bringing Lawyers Together Under Lockdown

The legal industry can still get together to learn and socialize.

Apr 28, 2020

Searching The Unknown Reaches Of The State Docket

Trellis is turning the state court system into something lawyers can really use.

Apr 21, 2020

State Of The Industry After A Month Of Coronavirus

A lot has changed since the middle of March.

Apr 14, 2020

For Clients, It’s Important To Pay Bills On Time Too

Long pay cycles aren't just a problem for outside counsel.

Apr 7, 2020

In Extraordinary Times, Lawyers Need Creative Solutions

The power of flexibility.

Mar 31, 2020

Law Schools Struggle With COVID Response

Sometimes bending a curve is the hardest thing to do.

Mar 24, 2020

Building A Video Game Practice

Since we last spoke, this guest has leveled up.

Mar 19, 2020

Crushing It On Test Prep

We know what makes people remember stuff, let's use it.

Mar 10, 2020

Mixed Martial Law

A surprising amount of legal controversy surrounds the growing sport.

Feb 25, 2020

The Psychology of Document Review

Dealing with thousands of documents presents a lot of challenges.

Feb 18, 2020

Election Law Special With Rick Hasen

Discussing Iowa and the challenges to American democracy.

Feb 4, 2020

What’s Up With Alan Dershowitz These Days

After taking the spotlight in the impeachment trial... should we have all seen this coming?

Jan 28, 2020

Speaking Of Legal Farce

A rambling take on impeachment and Tulsi Gabbard's Clinton lawsuit.

Jan 21, 2020

Life On The Other Side Of The V

Plaintiff-side work provides rewarding opportunities that career services often overlook.

Jan 14, 2020

Non-Equity Means Non-Partner

Reviewing the fate of Kirkland's non-equity partners confirms their middle ground is no paradise.

Jan 8, 2020

In Memoriam… To All The Law Firms We Lost Last Decade

Biglaw firms seem like they have a license to print money... until they don't.

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Joe Patrice

Joe Patrice is an Editor at Above the Law. For over a decade, he practiced as a...

Kathryn Rubino

Kathryn Rubino is a member of the editorial staff at Above the Law. She has a degree...

Chris Williams

Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021....

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