[blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours

[Dennis Clark]

Hello Kendrick,
I don't fully understand the nature of the law firms concern and billable 
hours.  Were they saying that you work more slowly than your sighted 
colleagues, or that there was some problem with you tracking your time?  If 
you could provide some more details it would be helpful.  Please feel free 
to respond on or off list.
Best,
Dennis

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kendrick Kennedy" <dricken at gmail.com>
To: "NFB Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 3:51 AM
Subject: [blindlaw] Private firms/Billable Hours


Hello All,



As a 3L student at the University of Mississippi Law School and working at a
defense firm last summer. Could anyone comment on if they work at a firm
that uses the billable hour format and what techniques and equipment they
use in their office to make things more efficient completing their task?



I was told I do excellent work but because of my “Capability” and alterative
techniques I am not appealing to a firm that uses the billable hour system.
Therefore, I should apply for a government position or maybe a firm that is
plaintiff oriented.






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Student Attorney
Kendrick R. Kennedy
Criminal Appeals Clinic
NATIONAL CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW
The University of Mississippi Law School

P.O. Box 2006
University, MS 38677
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