Law School Discussion

I just randomly decided to check out this board again, and I was looking back fondly over all my posts from way back in 2006 when I was freaking out over applying to law school.  Now I'm almost a year out, and feeling nostalgic about the "good old days" of both undergrad and law school.  I was wondering if any of the old posters who started and finished law school when I did (2007-2010 or whenever really) were still lurking about??

What are you guys doing now?  I'm finishing up a Fellowship with the General Counsel Section at my city, working part time as a managing attorney in my state for a national firm, and starting my own solo practice in the 'burbs (with the help of some attorneys who posted an ad on craigslist for the office space - they are allowing me some time to get established before I start paying a reduced rent, and then eventually an equal share of the rent).

Do you miss law school?  Do you regret going or are you glad you went?  I miss law school!  I miss the academic and fraternal environment.  I'll admit I'm a school nerd, so that's probably why!  I don't regret going, but I never expected to be doing what I'm doing now!  I wish I'd done some things differently in law school to prepare me for solo practice, but as it is, I'm just figuring it out as I go along!

Hey, everyone - it's been awhile since I posted here!

This week I have 3 "interviews" lined up -

1. Clerk position for federal judge

2. Clerk position for large company w/ legal department (part-time)

3. Clerk position for a firm

Numbers 2 and 3 are a drive from my apartment (ouch gas prices!) whereas federal clerkship will be a short bus ride.  Plus, everyone has told me that THAT is the position I want the most.

SO - basically, I have the federal clerkship interview first (but they have told me that I pretty much have the position), so is the polite/correct thing to do to call the other two places after accepting a position and cancel the interviews? (That's what I was planning to do - say that I've accepted another offer).

And - am I making the best decision?  I've heard lots of good things about clerking for a federal district judge from lots of people!  It is unpaid, but I can get a stipend from my school.

I also have been talking to a couple of firms about part-time work during the upcoming school year ... so perhaps I can get my firm fix then?

Thanks for any and all opinions!


***EDIT: Now the one interview (big company) is TOMORROW, so I guess I'll just go - I doubt they'll offer anything on the spot, but if they do - should I just say that I have 2 more interviews this week and have yet to decide, but I will contact them as soon as I do?

In case anyone ever has any questions

Has anyone heard of those who after 1L have a low or non-paying job that doesn't take lots of hours (what I'm looking at might only be 30-35 hours a week), and then supplementing the low pay with another job (i.e. waitressing or something on Saturdays)?

I understand the concept of a curve, and all that, but I was just wondering how to interpret our grades before our official transcripts arrive.

First years at my school are on a B curve in each class, but how might that average out for GPA?

I suppose since we have a B curve, it's a 3.0 curve (since a B = 3.0), and I have a 3.35 ... I just can't fathom where that might put me ... and I know it probably depends, but am I possibly just looking at top half or am I totally off?  Math and such was never my strongest suit