Friday Five: February 29th Leap Day Special
Posted: February 29th, 2008
By: Zach Heller
Category: CLE Programming, Friday Five, Lawline.com, Opinion Corner

Happy Leap Day everyone!  It’s the one day every four years that begs the question, “Why isn’t it March yet?”  Don’t worry all of you March fans out there, your day will come tomorrow.  But for now, why not sit back and enjoy the extra 24 hours that you just got added to your year.

TOP FIVE REASON LAWYERS SHOULD LEAP

1. It’s Friday.  Since you are reading the Friday Five, you already know that it is Friday, but you can still celebrate.  Another grueling week behind you, it’s time to enjoy a few days off.

2. $$ Billable Hour $$.  Sure, the price of a gallon of gas will soon be $4, but the hourly rate for attorneys is rising at an ever faster rate.  With $1000/hr guys walking the streets, you can rest assured that you are well worth the money.

3. Your Job.  With the state of the economy where it is, you are lucky to be comfortably employed.  Either your firm sees your value or you are a solo practitioner still able to find and keep clients.  However, if in fact you have been laid off, skip to #4.

4. Your Free Time.  For those of you that have lost your job, you can take solace in the fact that more firms are laying people off now than ever before.  Now you have some free time to evaluate where you are at.  Maybe there is something you would rather be doing?  Maybe you want to start your own practice?

5. Cheap, Easy Online CLE. I’d be lying if this fifth one wasn’t a little selfish, but why not leap for CLE?  A bad economy means your time is very valuable.  So now, you don’t have to worry about fitting in big, expensive CLE conferences and seminars.  It’s all right at your computer anytime you need.

Whatever your reason, take this added day to enjoy yourself.  After all, it’s not every year you get this kind of time, only every four.

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Touche!
Comment By: Robin - February 29, 2008