Beginning/Ending Congratulations

Congratulations to Scoplaw, who has chosen to attend law school at Georgetown. The decision of where to go to school can be a tough one, and Scoplaw has been refreshingly candid about his decision-making process. Here's hoping he finds what he's looking for there!

On the other side of the congrats coin, congratulations to Scheherazade who gave notice at her law firm last week. Coincidentally, I spent part of last weekend at a 24-hour poker marathon held in celebration of two people who recently quit the same Washington law firm. One of them quit to take a clerkship, the other isn't sure what he's going to do next; both were sure that their firm wasn't where they wanted to be any longer, and both seemed thrilled to be finished with it. Still, I doubt any of these former associates sent a scathing farewell email like this:

I am no longer comfortable working for a group largely populated by gossips, backstabbers and Napoleonic personalities. In fact, I dare say that I would rather be dressed up like a pinata and beaten than remain with this group any longer. I wish you continued success in your goals to turn vibrant, productive, dedicated associates into an aimless, shambling group of dry, lifeless husks.

Gee, I sure wish I was on the firm track; it sounds like so much fun!

Posted May 29, 2004 08:55 AM | law general