#Law careers

[noyzinerd]

Sterek Rival Lawyers AU

It's A (Court) Date

Imagine, high-class, Ivy League, hot-shot, attorney Derek comes back from New York to the family firm to take over as partners with his sister after his parents decide to step down. He may not be on the level of his mother yet, but he's cut his teeth against Wall Street wolves and ruthless white-collar sharks. Derek's more than proved himself, so he just can't fathom these small criminal court cases his family is making him take "before he's truly ready" to be a part of the family business.

Enter in his first case. Right out the gate, the state assigned defense is, not only late to court, but also arrives in a flurry of limbs and papers, tripping all over himself, and profusely apologizing to the room as a whole. "Sorry! Sorry! Car trouble!"

The guy is out of breath, tie crooked and hair a mess. It makes Derek wrinkle his nose at the unprofessionalism and the blatant disrespect to everyone's valuable time.

The presiding judge, the Honorable Ms. Lydia Martin, only sighs a heavy sigh, as if this sight is nothing new, and says "Mr. Stilinski, I suggest you don't let it happen again."

Derek is honestly getting annoyed by how easy this is going to be. He could've been doing literally anything else right about now rather than being here going against a common rent-a-lawyer with some Podunk community-college degree. The opening statement for the defense is laughably inept. Full of nervous stuttering, backtracking, running tangents, and babbling. He's still apologizing, trying to assure the jury that he's just having an off-day today.

It's embarrassing to watch.

Nonetheless, Derek goes through the motions, practiced and poised. Examines all the evidence, presenting times and dates, prior arrest records, the works.

During this time, Mr. Stilinski is frantically (and VERY LOUDLY) flitting through a cartoonishly large stack of papers and whispering to his client. Derek has to fight to grit his teeth through his presentation.

Finally, it's time for Mr. Stilinski to cross-examine Derek's client and, unbeknownst to him, the beginning of Derek's long, long spiral of madness for the rest of his career.

"Judge Martin, I would like to move to have this case thrown out."

"Oh?" asks Judge Martin. For some reason, there's an amused smirk, almost fond, tugging at her lips "On what grounds?"

A giddy, almost manic, grin takes over the defense attorney's face just then. "On the grounds that the prosecution's client is full of bullshit."

The judge rolls her eyes and an exasperated "Stiles," slips from her lips, seemingly against her will. (Derek's not really surprised by the familiarity between the two of them. With how often state-assigned lawyers are called to the courtroom on small cases, it wouldn't be too big of a leap to suggest they might be chummy.)

"Respectfully, of course." Mr. Stilinski--er Stiles?--winks back at her.

"Objection. Your honor, this is ridiculous."

"Overruled. Make your point, Stilinski."

"Mr. Davis says he saw my client at 12:30 P.M., on August 4th, attempting to take his back-right hubcap outside his apartment. Mr. Davis' apartment complex at that time, on that particular day, would have cast a huge shadow over the back lot as evidenced by the gaudy sundial-art-installation outside the courthouse. Meanwhile, my client's picture, when taken in for questioning, has a sunburn on the entire right side of his face. This would corroborate Mr. Lyle's story of walking home alone, down the upper, unshaded side of Elmore Street, during one of the hottest days of the year, for an hour straight. Also, the fact that Mr. Davis has no realistic idea how long it would actually take a person to steal a hubcap should be evidence enough."

"Uh-huh. And this wouldn't happen to be something you've ever had any expertise in, would it, counsel?"

"I plead the 5th."

And just like that, Derek's case is thrown out so quick, he's still reeling about it all the way home.

For the next two years, this becomes Derek's life. This man, this Stiles Stilinski, keeps showing up like a whirlwind and absolutely puts him in his paces.

Stiles, as he insists Derek call him, is a powerhouse. Relentless and unstoppable. That mouth can filibuster for literal hours (which, for those unfamiliar, is when someone legally cannot be forced to give up their time on the floor as long as they can keep talking), that brain quick as a whip, with a hunger for research, a mastery of the English language svelte enough to trip up even the most well-rehearsed lie, and an attention to detail like nothing Derek has ever witnessed before. It's like he knows every law inside and out. Lives it. Breathes it. It's like he had been raised on the law his whole life. Not only that, it's like Stiles enjoys it. Every case is a new game to get excited about.

All of it makes Derek's blood boil.

However, it's not always about losing to Stiles all the time, because, honestly, that might be less humiliating.

In truth, when faced against Stiles, Derek's bound to win about 60% of the time. Out of that 60%, only 5% of those wins actually feel earned. As for the other 55%?

He knows Stiles is letting him win.

Derek can't prove it, but he knows the asshole is holding back on purpose nearly half the time. Knowing that Stiles could have beaten him if he wanted to, but didn't, is somehow more frustrating than just losing.

He hates Stiles.

He hates that the guy is so chipper and playful all the damn time. He hates that Stiles could probably work at any firm he wanted, could make enough money to get a decent car that doesn't shit out all the time, could buy a proper-fitting suit, but instead CHOOSES to stay here "watching out for the little guy", as he so put it.

He hates that facing Stiles in court is the most challenged, the most motivated he's ever felt in his entire life. He hates that Stiles brings out in him the spark of passion and drive Derek had long thought had died. He hates that Stiles always tries to banter with him during recess or whenever they have to exchange evidence.

He hates finding out that Stiles only loses cases on purpose when his endless amounts of research points to the defendant actually being guilty of horrendous crimes, because Stiles is a good fucking person.

He hates Stiles' constant teasing and he hates that Stiles is somehow able to bring Derek down to his childish level to tease back. He hates how much he looks forward to court-dates with Stiles now. He hates being invited out by Stiles over and over to grab a bite together after a long day, as if Stiles hasn't been wiping the floor with him on this case for the last month. He hates it even more that he always accepts and that now they have their own designated booth at the diner across the street. Derek's so unbelievably frustrated, it makes him want to bite Stiles at the neck just to hear that smartass mouth squeal.

"Hey, I ever tell you I was thinking of quitting before you arrived?" Stiles asks one night as they're walking to their cars.

Derek's head immediately snaps to him at that. "What?"

Stiles smiles distantly at the thought. "Oh, yeah. Things had started feeling like being trapped in a cubicle, y'know? There wasn't any challenge in it anymore."

"What made you stay?"

"Well...you did. You were the first, serious competition I'd faced in a while. It wasn't a matter of winning just to win, anymore. Going against you always reminded me of the reason why it was important for me to win. It gave me stakes, because now there was an actual chance I could lose and an innocent person could go to jail. You, I don't know, kinda reignited my passion for fighting the good fight, I guess."

Derek can feel his heart thumping hard in his chest. He wants to say 'You did the same for me!' He wants to tell Stiles that he didn't think his life could ever be this fun or happy or messy or chaotic or exhilarating or challenging or fulfilling before coming to Beacon Hills.

But just as Derek goes to open his mouth to sing Stiles' praises, he instead finds himself roughly shoving him up against the Camaro and biting hungrily at that mouth and tongue that's been the bane of his existence. There's a surprised little squeak that Derek quickly swallows up, but it isn't long before they're both tearing at each others' clothes and fucking each other dirty in the backseat of Derek's car.

What's crazy is, after they get together, nothing in their careers really changes. The only difference is now they get to fuck each others' brains out after an intense battle in court (and the sound Stiles makes when Derek bites him is exactly what he always imagined it would sound like). They still face against each other on opposite sides in court. They still give it everything they got, no conceding even if they are dating now. Not to mention, Derek wouldn't dream of tempting Stiles over to his firm. Not when he knows Stiles is at his best staying where he's at.

The day Derek's family finally decides it's time for him to take over the firm with Laura is the best day of his and Stiles' lives.

Not only does Derek tell them he's declining, he hires Stiles as his attorney to negotiate terms against his entire family of well-seasoned lawyers.

The entire month-long negotiation results in Derek, not saying a single word, but absolutely beaming as he watches his boyfriend run circles around his mother, his father, his uncle, and both of his sisters on contracts. It's so unbelievably hot, they're banging on whatever flat surface they can get their hands on every time they leave the boardroom. There's even one very memorable blowjob in the empty hall outside the boardroom when Stiles somehow manages to get Peter to agree to a (most likely illegal) clause dictating the firm will pay Stiles a finder's fee for any pro-bono case Stiles takes on outside of Beacon Hills that strikes his fancy.

And, no one says it, but they all know Derek definitely, 100%, dragged his own firm through this negotiation just to show off how incredible Stiles is to his family and preen about it.

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Fast-forward, Derek is going to be in the audience for the first time for one of Stiles' cases.

While waiting in the hall, Derek sees a familiar face from his New York days. The prosecution has hired the eighth best lawyer money can get, Jackson Whittemore. He's sporting a Rolex, sunglasses indoors, and the face of someone who thinks he's above literally every other person in town.

Well, at least until he sees Derek.

For some reason, Jackson seems to think Derek is all the way out in the middle of nowhere to 'watch a master at work' (which...well...is technically true...).

As Derek goes to sit in the audience, Jackson tells him in passing, "This'll be over so fast, probably won't even get a chance to learn the other guy's name."

Derek chuckles and says back, "Ooh, buddy, you have no idea."

Before Jackson can think more on that, a whirlwind of limbs and papers suddenly hurls through the doors.

Derek sits back, gets comfy, and waits eagerly for the show to begin.

My first moodboard. Hope you enjoy. AU based on a discussion with @casually-eat-my-soul (I suggest checking out their version). This was kind of like a divergence from that (the brain juices just started flowing).

[laststandx3]

When Jesus pretended to be dead for 3 days it's a miracle and everyone is sympathetic. But when I, James Somerton-

[wandoffire]

Career / Money

Spell Jar to help manifest money, abundance and career opportunities.

Orange peel (luck)

Cloves (money)

Cinnamon (healing)

Sage (protection, wisdom)

Basil (luck in career)

Clover (success, cleanse)

Bergamot essential oil (money, success)

Intention

Green wax seal

Substitute or exclude as you need :)

[theambitiouswoman]

Turning Rejection into Your Superpower 👑✨

We all know that dealing with rejection can be tough. Whether you've been turned down for a job, a date, or a project, rejection can hurt and mess with your confidence. But what if I told you that rejection could be your superpower? By learning how to deal with rejection effectively, you can use it as a catalyst for personal growth and success.

Bounce Back Stronger:

The first step in turning rejection into your superpower is to embrace resilience. Understand that rejection is not a reflection of your worth as a person. Everyone faces rejection at some point in their lives. What sets you apart is how you bounce back from it. Develop a mindset that sees rejection as a chance to learn and grow. Each rejection is a stepping stone on your path to success.

Analyze and Learn:

When you face rejection, take some time to analyze the situation. Ask yourself what went wrong and what you can learn from the experience. Did you lack certain skills or qualifications? Were there specific areas where you could have improved? By analyzing and learning from your rejections, you can make better decisions moving forward.

Boost Your Confidence:

Rejection can knock your confidence down a few notches. But self confidence is your secret weapon. Remind yourself of your achievements and what makes you awesome. Create a list of your achievements, skills, and qualities that make you unique. The more you believe in yourself, the easier it is to handle rejection.

Set Realistic Goals:

Dream big, but also set goals that are doable. Breaking your ambitions into smaller, achievable steps is like navigating with a map instead of wandering around aimlessly. This approach not only makes your goals more manageable but also increases your chances of success, reducing the likelihood of rejection.

Ask for Feedback:

Don't be afraid to ask for feedback when facing rejection. Constructive criticism is gold. Reach out to those who said no and politely inquire why. Use their feedback as a guide to refine your skills and approach.

Network, Network, Network:

Your network is your net worth. Connect with people who share your interests and dreams. Attend events, join groups, and use social media to build your circle. Networking can open doors you never knew existed.

Be Persistent:

Persistence is your superpower's sidekick. Success takes time, and rejection is just part of the journey. Many well known people faced plenty rejections before achieving their goal. Don't give up. Keep working towards your dreams, and let rejection fuel your determination.

Growth Mindset:

Adopt a growth mindset. Believe that you can develop your skills and intelligence through effort and practice. When you see rejection as a temporary setback instead of a roadblock. It becomes just a bump in the road to your dreams and you'll become more resilient when faced with rejection moving forward.

Rejection is part of the game. How you handle it is what matters. Embrace it, learn from it, and use it as fuel to propel you toward your goals. Success often comes after a series of rejections, but with the right mindset, you'll turn each "no" into a stepping stone to your goals.

[television-overload]

I'm just curious...

If yes: what media/characters specifically? I find this so interesting!

If not: have you ever considered a career choice based on a form of media you enjoy, but ended up not doing it?

[studyblr]

Take a deep breath, let go of what's out of your control, and trust that everything will work out in the end. It's easy to get caught up in worrying about the future, but remember that the only thing we can control is the present. Focus on today, and trust that the future will take care of itself.

[corviiids]

"how's the process of becoming a lawyer going" today i took the korean version of hurricane from the death note musical (originally in english), ran it through an english translator, then rewrote the entire song in english based on the korean lyrics because i like the korean lyrics better. so overall pretty normal

[stardustedreams222]

Pick a Pile Collective Reading✨

🦢Take a deep breath and choose the emoji you’re most drawn to. Remember to take only what resonates and leave the rest. You are always in control of your life. ✨

🦢Pile 1: Pink Rhodonite {actually Redline Marble… oops}

Page of Pentacles, Ace of Pentacles, King of cups

At the bottom of the deck: Emperor and Knight of Wands

Your manifestations are on their way! This is a new opportunity that is either being presented to you or you’re going out and taking it for yourself. This will lead to abundance in your finances as well as bringing emotional happiness and comfort to you. The King of Cups is here to remind you this is something you need to be devoted to, not only with effort but with patience and compassion towards yourself. Be sure to lean in and trust your intuition.

Things may not seem like they are going your way but trust that behind the scenes everything is working in your highest favor! The Emperor on the bottom of the deck is a reminder to stand your ground when it comes to what you want. You don’t have to settle. Knight of Wands is encouraging you that it won’t be long until you see results of your manifestation. Be patient, continuing put in the effort and be kind to yourself while you wait for your opportunity to grow ✨

Signs this is for pile 1: childhood dreams, ships, boats, ship in a bottle, clowns, birthday parties, outdoorsy adventures, meadows, hiking, camping, 111 777 999 222

☁️Pile 2 Selenite

King of cups Rv, King of Pentacles, Nine of cups

clarity card Ace of Wands Rv

Top Middle + Bottom of the deck: 10 of Pentacles, 5 of Cups Rv, Hermit

There’s a new creative venture that you want to pursue but you’re feeling either burnt out or restricted. This is causing you to be even more withdrawn and in this stuck energy. Spirit wants you to know that you need to change how you view this situation. See it with compassion and patience. Just because it’s not what you want it to be or exactly how you envisioned yourself doing it, doesn’t mean it can’t still be great.

The King of Pents, Nine of Cups and the 10 of Pentacles are here to reassure you that this creative idea of yours, is going to be beyond successful. It’ll lead to financial and emotional abundance not just for you but for your family as well, leaving a grand legacy for all who come after you. This is everything you want and this is possible from beginning where you are right now.

Take some time to reflect on what you want, time away from people who are draining your creative spark and energy, those who are naysayers of your aspirations. Spirit wants to remind you that you have everything you need to start this adventure and create something magical and prosperous with it. You don’t have to wait. So take some time to figure out how you can do this with what you have currently, and take some time to grieve the way you originally envisioned doing this so you can move forward and begin creating this for yourself 🩷 You got this! And it will be amazing ✨

Signs this is for pile 2: Gold scarf, Sparkly glitter, Elves, Wizards, Fantasy Kings and Queens, The Witcher, Game of Thrones, Pottery, Ceramics, Art stores, Saturn, Swords, Blacksmith, Gold, Silver, Black, 999 1441 1414 111 555

🤍Pile 3 Rose Quartz

Ace of Cups, King of Cups, Knight of Swords

Top, Middle and Bottom of the deck: The moon, Tower Reversed, 2 of Wands Reversed

A renewal in your relationship is coming soon but it will require patience and compassion not only with the other person but with yourself as well. You’ll also have to be direct with what you want and don’t want. Be aware of your thoughts and emotions at this time and try your best to distinguish which is your intuition and which are simply illusions you’re telling yourself is your intuition. Right now you’re afraid to plan a future with this person, you’re afraid to take the risk but the real risk is not taking action in what you truly want. Change can be scary but this change is for the better 🩷✨ You’re safe to be vulnerable and share your desires for this relationship with this person, it will lead to a renewal of the love you’ve always wanted 🦢

Signs this is for pile 3: Roses, Tulips, Talking to the Moon, Fairytale love, Rapunzel, Rose quartz, Doves, 555 888 222 444 56

A quick legal note: I must say the services I provide are for entertainment and reflection purposes only. I cannot guarantee specific results or events as the future is always changing. You are always responsible for your actions and any decisions made following the reading. I am not liable for any outcomes based on the insights and advice provided with my services. My services are not to be used in place of professional medical, financial, or psychological advice. Thank you 🩷

With Love, Astrid 🩷✨

[bitchesgetriches]

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[gem-femmes]

How & Why Gatekeep Yourself

I loved this tweet so much that I sat down and brainstormed how to gatekeep myself. ✨💋🍷

This is something that has been on my mind since entering the business world and representing our family business at events, in negotiations and meetings.

As a naive 20-something, I had to make a conscious effort to learn not to share too much about myself and family.

Even if I had a row with my sibling that same morning, at the afternoon industry mixer I'll only talk about how harmoniously we work together.

People in business, as well as any acquaintances, are not your friends. Most people you encounter daily as a young woman don't have your best interests in mind.

Here are the minor details you can share with anyone that seem personal but don't reveal anything significant about your life:

Favorite foods: Mentioning your favorite snack, dessert, or a specific dish you enjoy.

Music preferences: Sharing a song or artist you’re currently listening to.

Pet peeves: Mentioning small things that annoy you, like loud chewing or slow internet.

Daily routines: Talking about how you like your coffee or a morning ritual like reading the news.

Hobbies: Discussing a hobby you’re interested in, like gardening, knitting, or collecting something simple.

TV shows/movies: Mentioning the show or movie you’re currently watching or have recently enjoyed.

Childhood memories: Sharing a funny or light story from your childhood that doesn’t reveal much about your personal life.

Weather preferences: Talking about how you prefer rainy days to sunny ones, or vice versa.

Travel dreams: Mentioning a place you’d like to visit one day, without giving away any travel plans.

Favorite color: Sharing your favorite color or type of clothing you like to wear.

These details create the illusion of being open without revealing anything that could be used to deeply understand or analyze your life.

Gatekeep yourself, stay classy. 🎀🪞🩰🦢🕯️

[amokslime]

Modern AU ⁠— Gusu trio walking home from a party, in the snow, during the wee hours of the morning.

Yunmeng bros are about to have (yet another) snowball fight. Huaisang is trying to get someone to carry him the rest of the way home, even though he's the least drunk person there by a wide margin. Please he's sooo tired omggg

[svdaily]

Going into February 2024:

I will succeed in the goals I set for myself.

I will try something I've never done and learn a new skill doing it.

I will make at least 2 meaningful connections.

[n3xii]

Hello! This post explores where you may be currently on your financial situation, and the good news coming towards you. Keep in my that this is for entertainment purposes only, don't force something to resonate if it doesnt

masterlist Piles:

♡Pile one

Where you are currently: the high priestess

I feel like this card is describing your intenral relationship with financial matters, its telling me that your situation is very Influenced by your trust in the work you're doing to preserve and reach your goals, you trust that your hard work is paying off even if you don't see results. You trust that abundance is generating behind the scenes even if you aren't consciously aware of it

Good news coming: 4 of pentacles reversed

This may not be the good news you want to hear but I see you not attaching yourself to material wealth or material things in general, I see you releasing unhealthy atchments to money and obtaining wealth espeically in ways that are obsessive or unhealthy. I basically see you detaching from what you're trying to manifest, and trusting the process more than ever.

¤☆pile two

Where are you currently: the star

You may be recovering from a loss or setback and regaining your sense of faith that things are getting better again. This also comes off as a situation where more balance is being integrated financially, and now there's room for practicality and innovation. I see you being able to pour into different aspects of your life, and whatever you lacked or lost is being restored by the universe aligning things up to help you

Good news coming towards you: the devil

Whatever restrictions and limitations where holding you back will be dispating, you will take back control over the narrative that was dominating you when it came to money. Any people or restrictions that controlled your freedom when it came to money won't influence you as much anymore.

☆°Pile three

Where are you currently: 3 of cups

I feel like this pile has been generous with their money when it comes to social outings, going out, (drinking for some of you) there's an emphasis on having fun and letting loose celebrating and living life. Three of cups does talk about abundance and having enough for everyone, so some people in this pile have been living lavishly either on their own pocket or from someone else's money, either way i see yall enjoying your time

Good news coming towards you: knight of wands

Short burst of energy and motivation will propell you into action, new opportunities and avenues to making money. You will charge after potiental and make things happen, nothing will hold you back. the good news coming towards you is that you will be very active when it comes to your finances, very confident and assured in your ability to take action.

[kaeyapilled]

kavetham different meeting au where theres a sort of fair for people who want to study in the akademiya to get to know each darshan, yknow those college fairs? where they talk to you about universities and courses? like that. and the kshahrewar and the haravatat booths are next to each other and kaveh and alhaitham are responsible for them and despite having just met they bicker with each other all. day. every future akademiya student that passes through one of their booths might as well have passed through both because they will not stop arguing about which darshan is better and which one the people talking to them should go to. its a very amusing experience to all involved except for kaveh and alhaitham themselves. and anyways. nuisances to lovers

[bitterseaproduction]

On one hand? Ear infection became bronchitis.

On the other hand? Spent a sleepless night + morning in urgent care distracting myself with a brainstorm of baby Phoenix Wright actually managing to get face-to-face with baby Demon Prosecutor Edgeworth and interacting long enough for a) Von Karma to vibe check those two and b) Wrightworth to have mutual angst over Miles bonding with, then pushing Phoenix away to protect the both of them.

Queue a dramatic sequence of dominoes as Phoenix rebounds hard for Dahlia, then Von Karma gets Miles purposely put on the Doug Swallow case so Miles has to prosecute and convict Phoenix for murder (and thus get him killed) while listening to Phoenix’s hurt betrayal and desperate faith in him and his cooing over Dahlia Hawthorne, all against the backdrop of Mia spitting resentment at Miles and Dahlia both, yet inspiring Phoenix to fight back, and of course Miles would pull a Turnabout Samurai and suddenly start helping the defense and protecting Phoenix and the shock from Mia and relief from Phoenix even as he’s heartbroken again by Dahlia’s coldness (poor guy kicked by BOTH his loves in the same year!) and Phoenix is found Not Guilty but OH the fallout with Von Karma for purposely losing alongside Iris getting revealed early? Oh, the joy.

Long story short, Edgeworth leaves or gets kicked out of the prosecutor’s office, all while assuming the love of his life (the one he rejected and endangered yet ultimately saved) is going to get his happy ending with his actually sweet girlfriend after all…

…And then Mia Fey approaches him. Questions his actions. Commends him. Offers him a job.

And on Miles’ first day at Fey & Co’s office, the first person to walk in is not a client, but Phoenix Wright, his face mask gone, an art portfolio bag slung over his shoulder, and that silly pink sweater of his swapped for a blue hoodie. Miles takes one look at the man and freezes up, and can only watch as Phoenix bows to Mia, thanking her before stuttering out a request to speak to Miles privately, all while shooting the new defense lawyer a wide, hopeful smile.

And Miles Edgeworth finds himself for once truly and utterly speechless.

[manifestingbabe7777]

In the realm of aspirations, where dreams take flight,

Manifest your career, embrace your own light.

With passion as your compass, navigate the unknown,

Forge a path uniquely yours, a journey to be shown.

In each challenge, see opportunity's face,

For growth and learning in every workspace.

Believe in your talents, let confidence steer,

Your dream career awaits, draw it near.

Visualize success with unwavering belief,

Let determination be your anchor, your relief.

The road may wind, but resilience will guide,

Towards the destination where dreams abide.

Seeds of effort blossom into achievement's bouquet,

Persist with purpose, let doubts fade away.

In the symphony of time, play your own theme,

Manifest your dream career, let it gleam.