Another tactic you might try:

Go back to your home market for a week or so either right before or right after your OCI. Even if you have to miss classes, do it. Before you go, call up recruitment at the firms you're interested in and tell them you'll be in town from date "X to X", are very interested in their firm. You might be able to snag a couple interviews that way. At the very least, you might get someone to look at your resume who ordinarily wouldn't ITE because they don't want to deal with travel expenses and dig through a bunch of resumes. This is assuming you're "qualified" for the firms you're targeting. Don't try it with firms that are way out of your league. If you're unsure look at associate bios and talk to your career office.

I mass mailed firms in my hometown and told them I'd be in town for a week. Got a couple interviews...definitely worth a try I think.

I'm glad someone brought this topic up. I have been amazed at how little my classmates seem to notice or care about the economy right now. When I talk about how important grades will be for OCI in this economy, people look at me like I'm crazy and say something like "oh we're at a top 25 school, we'll be fine. as long was we get at least B's we'll get a good job". Tons of people I know here haven't even submitted a single resume or cover letter anywhere. It's ridiculous. I can't believe the lack of panic. I'm freaking out. But that may just be me  

I moved to law school with my one year old cat, and she's been great to  have around. The only problem is that she likes to wake me up in the middle of the night sometimes, which gets frustrating during school. When I'm studying at home she also likes to sit on my books while I'm reading them! I definitely think you can take care of a kitten during school, just make sure you play with her a lot. Bring her, I think you'll be happy you did.

Ummmm guys?

This hypo was on a contracts exam that I took today.  Except it was a high-powered speedboat tester.  I mean... to the T.  Unbelievable.  Right down to following procedure after the cockpit caught fire.

Button, I owe you a drink.  And PharmD, whoever you are, I totally used your forbearance argument.

Suddenly, my hours on LSD seem totally worthwhile.

This was definitely our exam. I am sooo depressed that I didn't see this thread before the test.

What's it like around the end of January when everyone gets their grades? Does the class dynamic change at all, or does no one talk about it at all?