August 17, 2002

A Cordial Invitation

Today I received this lovely invitation in the mail:

For Commitment To The Study of Law
We cordially invite you to apply for
membership in
WHO'S WHO: AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS
You can apply for inclusion in this marvelous directory at Summa Publishing. Law students eligible for this honor meet one or more of their criteria (click More below for the complete list). I don't know about you all, but I don't think I know any law students who can't qualify in one way or another. Even the cokeheads have "activities, experiences or expertise that distinguish[]" them!

To commemorate this meritorious distinction, you may purchase the hardbound book ($54.95), an inscribed ($29.95) or wood-mounted ($79.95) certificate, or 14 carat gold lapel pin (with 1pt diamond! $99.95). In order to let everyone else know just how very special you are, you can purchase the inclusion of your biography and photo on their Showcase Website for the paltry sum of $45 ($25 annual renewal fee).

Don't fret if you haven't received your own invitation. You can get a professor to nominate you. Act now!

I also got the ABA's Section of Taxation summer newsletter, but that wasn't nearly as exciting.

Criteria for Who's Who: American Law Students
Top 15% of class/honor graduate, or honor roll student
Law Review or Journal editor or staff.
Officers of legal organizations.
Pro bono or other public or community service activities.
Advocacy competitions.
Recipient of significant awards, scholarships or recognitions including American Jurisprudence Awards, CALI Awards, etc.
Published law review or journal article.
Special clerking or externships.
Other activities, experiences or expertise that distinguishes the student form[sic] his/her peers.