Random Thread: End of my law school life
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 7:03 PM PDT
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PrintOver the last three years, I have developed a lot of friendships through this site. I've let people know what's been going on with my life, and I consider everybody in this community as friends. Tonight I find myself in my last class in law school. More importantly, I have no finals, so after tonight I am DONE with law school. I will be taking the bar exam this summer, which will keep me fairly busy for a couple months.
Nonetheless, I want to thank everybody at Niners Nation for helping me get through my time in law school. While I've been busy studying for classes and finals the last three years, Niners Nation has been a constant. I'm certainly not going anywhere anytime soon, but I wanted to make sure everybody at NN knew that I appreciated your contributions to the site.
There will be stretches of time where I disappear from here, particularly in July. The bar exam is at the end of July, and obviously I need to make sure I take care of business with that. I'm not leaving Niners Nation, but the bar exam will be a priority in July. I just want to make sure folks know what's going on as we move forward this summer. And yes, I've had a few adult beverages in my last class tonight. More to come at the mid-class break.
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Congratulations Fooch.. good luck with the Bar Exam
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Good luck
What type of law are you looking at going into? I have been a paralegal for 6 years now (4 in the Army and 2 as a civilian) and enjoy the field quite a bit. But is is all about getting into the type of law that you will enjoy and be able to grow as a lawyer in.
You won't miss it...
I’ve been out for almost two years now, and trust me, you won’t miss it. No matter where you land, you’ll be sure to find something challenging.
Any idea what type of practice you’re looking for? Things are coming back in the legal market, albeit slowly.
Few tips for your first year – pay crazy attention to detail (partners can forgive a lot, but typos don’t leave a good impression), always walk into an attorney’s office with a notepad (unless your memory is better than mine), get partner’s to commit to a time when they expect an assignment (so you can manage your workload better), and try to master the ins-and-outs of your assignment, even above what is expected, so you can answer their off-the-cuff questions.
Hopefully you land with a firm that respects your opinion, even as a first year. That can be fun.
labor law
I’m hoping to work in labor law…No job lined up, so no specific job lined up yet. Won’t be working big firm anytime soon.
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah seriously....who actually has a job other than the editor in chief of the law review?
we seriously chose the wrong time graduate from law school…..
Great tenacity, Fooch...
Good luck on the bar. I wonder if the NFLPA could use you.
Alaska is a state, dammit! Can I get a Niner game on TV up here?
by kinglouie33 on Apr 28, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd certainly hope so
I want to actually get into sports labor eventually. I think I’ll have to start in labor law and work my way over to one of the unions or league offices.
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably have to learn your employment law pretty well to
I took a sports and the law class this semester….not exactly what i expected, but it was fun nonetheless
What an interesting line of work to be in!
Should be exciting, I’m very excited about this Fooch kid from Niners Nation this year…
Alaska is a state, dammit! Can I get a Niner game on TV up here?
Watch out DeMaurice Smith, Fooch is coming for your job!
I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
Credit to iaalexeeff
Also surviving member of the underwhelming Jed York Conference Thread 3/22/2010
Eat Shitake!
by Hoopers Judge on Apr 28, 2010 7:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
That would be awesome
We love you Fooch! Im a recovering alcoholic and use this site as a way to stay busy sometimes and cope with stress. Im now graduating school, off parole and am a great father. I want you to know I apreciate you and thanks. You’ve played a role in my ability to be happy
Congradulations!!
I’m always amazed at how much you are able to do while in Law School. I know I couldn’t handle it.
For me, grad school at 9 units and 20-30 hours of work is almost too much. I need my time to randomly make comments about my Niners.
Also, NN would not be the site it is without you. Thank you!
I don’t think that at all… and of course this is all speculation on your behalf
by Drew K on Apr 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT
Congratulations
on running such a wonderful website (and finishing law school blah blah blah).
It sucks being a Niner fan in Connecticut, given that it’s perfectly in the middle of Philadelphia, Boston and New York fanbases.
This website has kept me going strong, and I visit it at least once an hour!
same...i'm in DC
I pretty only hear about NFC East….it’s miserable
Florida
Tampa Bay, Jacksonville (when not blacked out) or Miami. When Miami really wasn’t good…it was “awful game of the week” because all three teams sucked. At least the Phins are starting to get better since I have to watch them a ton.
Niners O-Line: "Great Wall of Nine-uh"
Upstate NY
It sucks having to watch the AFC and NFC East all the time. I am lucky to catch two Niners games per season.
I hear you
I live in central florida where I have to put up with the bucs, jags, & phins at the same time. What is worse you ask? How about hearing that the broncos drafted jesus…er, tebow. This whole state worships the flatulence of this guy! It makes me nauseous every time I hear his name now! Thank you, fooch, for giving me an escape from this local media affair.
Good luck Fooch...
…while this site wouldn’t be AS GOOD without a lot of the people in the community and some of the other front page posters (cough), Niners Nation would be NOTHING without what you’ve given it thus far. I will be here in July, and I’ll do everything I can to make sure things run smoothly, along with I’m sure, the rest of the front page guys.
Good luck, congratulations, and let’s look forward to another great season of coverage and community here at Niners Nation.
And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre... contemplating a crime.
Also I like how this is basically the equivalent of your drunk buddy calling you up to tell you how much he loves you. I [site decorum] love those kinds of calls and got one earlier today from my buddy Jukkie.
And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre... contemplating a crime.
do your best
Hard work and do your best. Niners Nation got your back.
Let's make a good team, a Great Team!
by chriscream on Apr 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
do your best
Hard work and do your best. Niners Nation got your back.
Let's make a good team, a Great Team!
by chriscream on Apr 28, 2010 7:50 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
finals
I managed my last two semesters as best as I could! My last semester is 4 classes, 3 of which are pass/no pass. The one graded class is Legal Ethics. Nuff said.
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
damn....i wish my school let me take that my creds pass/fail
we get a max of 6 pass/fail credits and you can only take one of those classes per semester
Thanks to everybody's comments
The last three years have been so much fun here….I’m not going anywhere soon, but obviously having people contributing has been the proverbial cherry on top. I have plenty to contribute to the discussion, but the FanPosts we see on a regular basis are so important. It makes up for when I slack a little during school :)
do you know neg?
she’s graduating with you. Pretty sure you do. I’m friends with her on facebook too.
"Son, I'm going to break you like a wild horse." - Mike Singletary
Just a heads-up
Drummer is supposed to have a post going up at 7am pacific tomorrow (Thursday). I’m fairly buzzed in my last class and I’ll be drinking for most of the night, so I won’t have anything going up Thursday morning. If nothing goes up, i’ll have something by lunch time if I’m not too hung over.
Unless its the end of the world don't worry about it man.
If you’re that wrecked you deserve a nap.
Gimme 1 round!
by ItBurnzWhenIP on Apr 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
good to know...
It’s not a nap, so much as sleeping off a hangover!
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe I'll hijack the time slot and post something.
And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre... contemplating a crime.
I’m fairly certain you’ll be jacking the site!
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I uh.. I don't quite get it.
Be right back, let me slam a couple and then it should make sense!
And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
You go strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre... contemplating a crime.
Congrats Man!!!
Its a long tireless process, isn’t it? I am incredibly happy for you? What school? What are law are you planning on specializing in?
I am just a couple years behind you man! Hope never to meet up against you in court, as it seems you are incredibly persuasive, as am I, it would probably end in a dropping of the gloves LOL
But congrats man, that is a huge accomplishment
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Apr 28, 2010 8:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
thanks...
I’m at USF for law school. I’m hoping to go into labor law. My goal is to eventual be working for one of the players’ associations or one of the league offices. But I want to work in sports labor. It’s just a matter of getting the experience.
by David Fucillo on Apr 28, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey man
congratulations. Though i don’t know you personally, you’re a great administrator here for NN. Good Luck with the Bar!
Hit like Berry, Score like Jerry.
Fooch for John Paul Stevens replacement
Dashon, Mays, and Bamm Bamm will get the record for most decapitations in one season
by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 28, 2010 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
forget Nate Davis, Jarrett Brown, Kory Sheets etc
FOOCH IS OUR FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go 49ers
by iaalexeeff on Apr 28, 2010 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Just wanted to stop in and say Congrats Fooch.
and good luck on the bar. Niners Nation wouldn’t be where it is without you, all of your work is much appreciated.
"All during film, I'm calling him Bam-Bam, like from 'The Flintstones,' because he hits everything. He is the truth" - Chad Ochocinco on Patrick Willis
Congrats Man
Gotta be grateful, at least the Bar exam youre taking at the end of July comes during the quietest part of the football offseason (May-July). Im sure your colleagues will do a fine job keeping us abreast of all the trivial stories that end up resulting in 350+ comments…
Im finishing grad school at the end of September, so I cant wait to have 15 regular season Sundays where I can watch 12 hours of football without the guilt of procrastinating on my homework!
congrats buddy
it’s last day of classes here too (UNC)
always a fun day
Fooch. Disappear as you must, but I will not forget that You the Law man on NN.
As it was in the time of the Forty Niners. the LAW was not always readily available and from time to time the people had to be LAW. And so it is now, we will have to Police our selves and refaine from all manner of dastaredly things such as:
1) Maintain SITE DECORUM except on game day threads.
2) ALLWAYS Dis the other team ( with no cursing) {:-)
3) Arguing is ok as long as there is no blood shed and killing.
4) No Diss’ing fellow NN comrades
5) Take no prisoners and cash in the gold.
Good luck on the Bar exam and I do hope that you practactice law with the same level of concience and fairness as you have excibitred on NN.
Fooooooooooooooooooooch
If you’re going into labor law, I’m going to start a strike just so you can represent me. It will be horribly organized and fail miserably but it will make a great story for your drinking buddies when you’re old and close to retirement.
Lots of lawyers on this website
Maybe I ought to go back and get a Masters degree of my own just to keep up. I’ve had four interactions with lawyers and only one of them turned out to be good, they are a strange breed.
Congrats Fooch
hahaha!
J/k… If it’s just a four year, it will go by faster than you want it to.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
I wanted to pull an Alex Smith and finish in 2
I don’t think there is any way that’s going to happen.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Apr 29, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make
is to get in a hurry and try to do too much, too soon, on too little sleep. Take the full four years, or even five. Life will be so much better.
Been there and done that, and lived to regret it.
Congrats and good luck, Fooch.
LondonNiner - member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010.
by LondonNiner on Apr 28, 2010 10:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Go dominate it Fooch!
Giving you all the 49ers info you need at the San Francisco 49ers Examiner
That's my site. Check it out!
Congrats to you, Fooch.
The law community is fortunate to have you, as are we at NN.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Congrats Fooch!
Although I don’t post here as often nowadays, you’re still my primary and secondary source for all Niners news. Impressive that you were able to develop and foster such a great site while getting a law degree. Good luck in your studies for the bar exam and get f’ed up tonight, as you certainly deserve it.
Juan "Doesn't Cheat The Game" Perez, please keep hitting.
Would you do it again?
Congrats, Fooch. What did you think of law school? If you could turn back the clock, would you do it again?
I ask because I’m taking the LSAT in June and applying to law schools so I’m surveying as many young lawyers as I can.
law school
Law school was tough, but I’m definitely glad I did it (incredible student loan debt aside). Even if I were to decide I don’t want to be a lawyer, a JD opens up so many doors.
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2010 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
So...you are responsible for our national debt???????
Dude..What is up with that????
by WC-Ninerhead on Apr 29, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Adult Beverages...
Non fat milk instead of chocolate milk?
by FanBelge on Apr 28, 2010 11:45 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Congrats... and good luck on acing the bar
We’ve all got faith…
Also, once you do, let me know… if you aren’t opposed to moving to Los Angeles, I could have a potential connection for you there in regards to working for a decently sized law firm. One of my best friends (known him since we were 4 years old) works for one out there.
"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.
Congratulations Fooch and good luck with the bar exam
Now is also a good time to thank you and all the other writers of NinersNation for your outstanding coverage before, during and after the draft. The quality and quantity of articles has been outstanding. Thanks to you all.
Kenny
I wonder why the drinking in class?
Did Fooch think the “Bar” exam had to do with drinking? ;-)
Good job on being dedicated to your studies my friend and as others have said I admire your commitment to this site. I was just thinking the other day how there’s no way I could consistently post content, moderate, collaborate, etc. Then again I have a coupla young kids to tend to but you know what I mean. It takes discipline, as did your schooling.
Big ups and sleep it off friend!
Niners O-Line: "Great Wall of Nine-uh"
Are you a Red Wings fan?
I thought I was the only 49er/Red Wings fan.
Congratulations Fooch
good luck with the bar and and job search.
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
congrats fooch
Your time spent while juggling school is much appreciated. I visit this site at least 5 times a day and there is always something fresh
Good work Fooch!
Glad to see all of your hard work is about to pay off!
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Apr 29, 2010 11:17 AM PDT reply actions
Morning after....
Thanks to everybody for the comments and well-wishes. I think this post was the equivalent of a drunken “I love you man!” type of moment. It was near the end of class and I’d had a few drinks before and during class.
Drinks
We had blue Solo cups to mask it, but after we told our professor it was our last class of law school he didn’t really care.
by David Fucillo on Apr 29, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations Fooch!
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Apr 29, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
Congratulations.
I need to get my ass in gear and do something with my life, too.
"Mayhap a hidden door lurks nigh. Let us search the environs."
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