Josh Camson
Aspiring Prosecutor. Runner. Nerd Extraordinaire
Nerd Overload
Mar 25th
Anyone who reads this blog likely has similarly nerdy interests to me. Thus, you may also have been overwhelmed by news today. First up, the first teaser poster for season 3 of True Blood. No reveals of any kind, but just a nice reminder that True Blood will be starting this summer. Just in time to distract me from studying for the bar.
Even bigger news: the trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World has been released. What is “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” you may ask. It’s the movie adaptation of one of my favorite comic books, Scott Pilgrim starring one of my favorite actors of the 21st Century, Mikey Cera. Needless to say, I am absolutely pumped for this movie. In even better news, it comes out in August. It will be the pot of gold at the end of this summer of horribleness. It will give me something to look forward to while studying for the bar, and while waiting to find out if I’m going to be a lawyer.
Legal Ethics Tip: Don’t Fabricate Your Job History
Feb 15th
New website CareerExcuses.com allows people to fill their resume with fake information. The website will give you an 800 number, e-mail address, and contact person to list as a reference. Whenever someone calls the number, a live operator will answer, and can take a message. Quite elaborate! They even offer some legal advice:
Is misinformation on a resume illegal?
No, Since a resume is not a legal document, it is not illegal to misrepresent on a resume.
While it may not be illegal, it is certainly unethical, so that’s why today’s legal ethics tip is: don’t fabricate your job history.
Great New Legal Humor Website
Feb 14th
I stumbled onto a new website called Overheardincourt.com today. It is comedic gold for any lawyer or law student. Just a few favorites:
The Judge: Have you got a lawyer?
Defendant: No, sir.
The Judge: Do you want a lawyer to defend you?
Defendant: Not really, sir.
The Judge: Well, what do you propose to do about the criminal case against you?
Defendant: Well, as far as I’m concerned, I’m willing to drop the case entirely.
“Let’s Just All Move Along”
Judge: In accordance with the jury’s verdict, I sentence you to 3,756 years.
Defendant: Judge, how can I possibly do that much time?
Judge: Just do the best you can.
“How Can I Possibly”
(Witness being questioned)
Q: So you thought that it would be better to stay away, right?
Objection your honor! Leading.
Judge: Overruled.
Atty: So does that mean I can go on?
“No Courtroom Language Please!”
The Importance of Clarity
Feb 1st
I recently took a class on National Security Law. A very important point made in the class was the importance of clarity. Euphemisms muddy the waters and make your intent less clear. The rule holds true in legal writing, oral advocacy, and general conversation. The more clear and direct you are, the more responsive people will be to what you say. This great piece of advise is illustrated in the video below:
