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This week, we bring out two fictionalized stories on the law; a CV of Failures; how to write better; and, our Book Club!
The Paranoid Paralegal
The Paranoid Paralegal is a series that is sent to us anonymously. The author has a penchant for satire and has been writing some fiery pieces. We have released two pieces in the series tell now.
First I Teach You How to Talk
“Okay, are you all ready?” asked the partner.
“Yes Sir,” chimed the entire team.
A grin was plastered on everyone present in the room. Everyone, but the new fish.
“It’s your first call, young one. Let’s see how you do,” the partner said. His smirk blinded everyone for a second. He must show how happy he is, after all, he had been to the dentist yesterday.
In the calm before the storm, the only sound to be heard was the young boy gulping…
In Re: Matter of Great Public Importance- The Paranoid Paralegal
Milind held the brief close to his heart. The client had paid a ton of money to ensure that the plea is accepted. He wouldn’t take no for an answer. And he shouldn’t. Their firm had a strict policy: “Whoever pays more than their ordinary hourly rates deserve all the love and happiness in the world.” He knew he would be successful. Else heavens would fall today.
The judge called the case…
Read the entire story here. Tell us how you liked it.
Lawctopus Law School Has A Book Club!
In the legal field, we read primarily through statues, cases, and commentaries. However, there are a ton of books written on/around law which makes it very interesting to read and helps us understand it differently.
We wanted to read all of that with you. And also to help people sustain their goal of reading more books each here.
We have around 400 members. Read more about it here.
The first book we have chosen is ‘A People’s Constitution’ by Rohit De. And guess what, Rohit De has agreed to come and speak to the book club on his book!
Mustafa Rasheed, Head of Strategy and Development, Shares His CV of Failures
We started our CV of Failures series sometime back, getting inspired by people across the globe who wanted to show that behind your successes there is a long list of failures.
In this week’s newsletter, Mustafa Rasheed, the Head of Strategy & Development at Lawctopus Law School, shares his CV of Failures with us.
Read it here.
Steven Pinker on How to Write Better
In a talk delivered at the Royal Institution in London titled ‘Linguistics, Style and Writing in the 21st Century‘, Steven Pinker discusses the question- why is so much of the writing today so bad? He gives examples of academese and legalese, the use of which no lawyer could contest. This is a common question which people ask.
He discusses a few possibilities for this. The first is that this is a deliberate attempt, to ensure that what you say cannot be understood by everyone.
Read the other attempts here.
Quotes Corner
The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.
-CLARENCE DARROW (1857–1938)
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