17 definitions by AnonJudicator
A term used by law students and those in the legal profession to refer to large private firms in the US. These firms are typically located in NYC, Chicago, or Washington DC and have impressive multi-million dollar offices in skyscrapers, complete with full libraries that are rarely used. Many law students initially aspire to work for a Big Law firm.
The seduction:
> Six-figure salaries, as much as $150k right out of school
> Internship during school, which mostly involves a reduced workload with lavish lunches and trips to baseball games
> Company perks, like leased Beamers or season tickets to MLB or NBA games
The reality:
> 2500 to 3000 billable hours, which translates to 80-90 hour work weeks
> 7am-7pm five days a week, often half day on Saturday, so you don't have time to use your Knicks tickets anyway
> Over 33 percent drop-out rate among first-year associates, up to two-thirds quit by third year
> Lawyers have one of the highest rates of alcoholism and depression among all professions, and this is especially prevalent in big private law firms
The seduction:
> Six-figure salaries, as much as $150k right out of school
> Internship during school, which mostly involves a reduced workload with lavish lunches and trips to baseball games
> Company perks, like leased Beamers or season tickets to MLB or NBA games
The reality:
> 2500 to 3000 billable hours, which translates to 80-90 hour work weeks
> 7am-7pm five days a week, often half day on Saturday, so you don't have time to use your Knicks tickets anyway
> Over 33 percent drop-out rate among first-year associates, up to two-thirds quit by third year
> Lawyers have one of the highest rates of alcoholism and depression among all professions, and this is especially prevalent in big private law firms
1L: I want to work in Big Law so I can buy a boat and drive a BMW 745i
3-year associate: I'll gladly trade you mine in exchange for the last three years of my 20s back
3-year associate: I'll gladly trade you mine in exchange for the last three years of my 20s back
by AnonJudicator October 27, 2009
Dictator for life at Florida State. While Bowden led Seminole football to a series of impressive seasons in the 1990s, the new century has proven to be too much for the old guy.
Bowden is currently competing with his fellow lich lord Joe Paterno to see who will retire (die) first.
Bowden is currently competing with his fellow lich lord Joe Paterno to see who will retire (die) first.
by AnonJudicator September 7, 2009
Louisiana State University, home of fans who think it's cool to replace the letter 'o' with '-eaux' whenever possible to connect with their French heritage. Male fans are often seen wearing purple and pink T-shirts and women's hats while holding "Geaux Tigers" signs.
Geaux LSU heauxmeauxs!
by AnonJudicator September 7, 2009
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by AnonJudicator June 12, 2010
The armpit of Florida. Everything smells like fucking sulfur thanks to the Georgia Pacific paper mill. The teenagers have nothing better to do than use meth and hang out in the parking lot of the only Wal-Mart drinking beer and harassing customers.
Palatka is a place you drive through as quickly as possible on your way to the beach from Gainesville.
by AnonJudicator September 7, 2009
Slang term that refers to highly liberal college students who will protest anything pro-left and anti-establishment at a drop of a hat. If you have a cause, they'll bitch about it to students just trying to get through the Quad to go to class.
Pro-choice, legalization of marijuana, global warming, Wal-mart, and the WTO are popular choices for their rants.
Pro-choice, legalization of marijuana, global warming, Wal-mart, and the WTO are popular choices for their rants.
Activist Annies are so annoying that they have the power to make me dislike causes I actually support.
by AnonJudicator September 29, 2009