Dressing like a lawyer: whether in a law office or courtroom, what you wear may be almost as important as what you say

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The clothing lawyers wear is rarely a hot issue, save for Johnnie Cochran and Marcia Clark, but choices do affect the image they present, which can matter outside the courtroom as well as in. All observers agree lawyers dress conservatively, though the meaning of that varies by gender and geography. Entertainment law encourages a more casual style, but most attorneys dress to conform to social expectations, as though a dark suit were a uniform. Finding time to shop may be a more important issue.

Social aspects, Clothing and dress, Clothing

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Confessions of the rodent: the elusive hero of frustrated associates has a thing or two to say about creative billing, big egos and, of course, the rat race

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The Rodent anonymously publishes a newsletter of that name as well as an ongoing syndicated column, dedicated to skewering big-firm culture and portraying the lives of associates. He began it in 1990 at the LA office of Baker & McKenzie, and now operates independently in that area. His book 'Explaining the Inexplicable: The Rodent's Guide to Lawyers' just appeared. He explores the disenchantment of associates discovering the realities of big-firm life, but admits its advantages as well.

Management, Personal narratives, Law, Humor and anecdotes, Law firms

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Politically expedient

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The pressure of the political questions of the moment sometimes cause laws of dubious constitutionality to be enacted. Laws purporting to regulate indecency on the Internet are an example. Such laws present free speech questions and there is the additional issue of jurisdiction over cyberspace. The Republican-led majority of Congress may be overstepping the constitutional line with some of its laws.

Analysis, Effectiveness and validity of law, Effectiveness and validity (Law)

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