Podcast 172 March 2012: What did you think?

[CrazyChris]

So Chris, what year at law school?

Third year. Less than two months away from my degree.

[FSUSpiderFan]

So Chris, what year at law school?

Third year. Less than two months away from my degree.

Cool. What type of law are you going to practice?

[CrazyChris]

So Chris, what year at law school?

Third year. Less than two months away from my degree.

Cool. What type of law are you going to practice?

I'm having a bit of a crisis in certainty regarding that. When I first went into law school I thought I wanted to be a prosecutor but I have become disillusioned with the justice system. Disillusioned is the wrong word. Our justice system is actually heinous beyond comprehension. Right now I know for a fact that a person can do more good as a criminal defense attorney for impoverished clients, but I've been doing that work for about a year now and I might have had one depressing experience too many. Right now I'm feeling a strong temptation to turn away from criminal law and do corporate or something. I have the grades to get a big firm job if I went for it. But I'm not sure I can turn away from criminal law now that I've seen what I've seen. I'd spend the rest of my life knowing that I've turned a blind eye.

[Donomark]

Sounds like a super hero origin to me

[MadGoblin]

Sounds like a super hero origin to me

No no no...it's a supervillain origin, or at the least a Frank Castle-esque origin. The failures and wickedness of a criminal justice system that he once placed his faith in have driven him mad. Remember, he doesn't go by the name "Emotionally Balanced Chris."

[Aziz]

So Chris, what year at law school?

Third year. Less than two months away from my degree.

Neat

Cool. What type of law are you going to practice?

I'm having a bit of a crisis in certainty regarding that. When I first went into law school I thought I wanted to be a prosecutor but I have become disillusioned with the justice system. Disillusioned is the wrong word. Our justice system is actually heinous beyond comprehension. Right now I know for a fact that a person can do more good as a criminal defense attorney for impoverished clients, but I've been doing that work for about a year now and I might have had one depressing experience too many. Right now I'm feeling a strong temptation to turn away from criminal law and do corporate or something. I have the grades to get a big firm job if I went for it. But I'm not sure I can turn away from criminal law now that I've seen what I've seen. I'd spend the rest of my life knowing that I've turned a blind eye.

Then I'd be very wrong in saying "The system is broken"
Tell us if corporate law suits you more

Sounds like a super hero origin to me

I'm proud he's a fan of comic book superheroes even more

No no no...it's a supervillain origin, or at the least a Frank Castle-esque origin. The failures and wickedness of a criminal justice system that he once placed his faith in have driven him mad. Remember, he doesn't go by the name "Emotionally Balanced Chris."

And when was a superhero emotionally balanced?

[FSUSpiderFan]

I'm having a bit of a crisis in certainty regarding that. When I first went into law school I thought I wanted to be a prosecutor but I have become disillusioned with the justice system. Disillusioned is the wrong word. Our justice system is actually heinous beyond comprehension. Right now I know for a fact that a person can do more good as a criminal defense attorney for impoverished clients, but I've been doing that work for about a year now and I might have had one depressing experience too many. Right now I'm feeling a strong temptation to turn away from criminal law and do corporate or something. I have the grades to get a big firm job if I went for it. But I'm not sure I can turn away from criminal law now that I've seen what I've seen. I'd spend the rest of my life knowing that I've turned a blind eye.

There is a need for lawyers that specialize in helping people with disabilities. Or you can work within the system to fix it.

[Aziz]

When will part three be published?

[Donomark]

When will part three be published?

I would wager today as Brad likes to get all podcasts out before the month's through. But he does have a family so things can happen that prevent him from editing sooner. In any case, expect it any day now.

[Spider-Girl]

It comes as a real blow to the podcasting world to lose two greats! I am confident Spidey CS will endure, though because it has the qualities of a lasting podcast! Long live Crawlspace!

[Aziz]

It comes as a real blow to the podcasting world to lose two greats! I am confident Spidey CS will endure, though because it has the qualities of a lasting podcast! Long live Crawlspace!

Amen to that sister