"Only in the South..."

I think after our class discussion today (minus the professor), its fair to say that we should all move down to the South in 'Merrrica and be divorce lawyers. This seems like a very lucrative business!

Thanks to Sarah for being so open about her multiple marriages and the culture in the South whereby people get married no older than 21 and are remarried again by 25.  This sounds like a devastating scenario for a young couple, but our source indicates that this is just a normal process and my business mind looked at this fact as creating a booming opportunity! $$$

Not only did we discuss the marriage culture in the South, but decided that for anything we saw as unusual we would make reference stating, "Only in the South".  This is not a copyright so use at your pleasure. :)

Once the professor graced us with his presence by 10:15, we learned a crucial lesson:

"Court decisions are decided by the courts." (NO WAY!!)

I think that, with this information, we are all now qualified to practice law. Class Dismissed.

Okay okay, so on the same tangent of marriage - a little lawyer joke for you:


Q: What is a lawyer's best form of birth control?

A: Her personality.

(buddum chaaaaa!)

For realzzzz though, the information we did learn today was based on legal drafting.  It was useful for the upcoming assessment which is an opinion letter to a client.

1. Be precise.
2. Be objective.
3. Be concise.

.... Be Aggressive, Be-Be- Aggressive! (Props Celina xx)

4. Do not use slang.
5. Do not use passive voice; aka use the active voice.
6. Be clear on the options available.
7. Ensure that you emphasize that this is your persona legal opinion.
8. Never recommend breaking the law (or insinuate) which may require you to expressly state that you do NOT recommend breaking the law!

Now, for a free lunch and a lesson on lawyer's insurance...

Love, Me xx