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Rock OCI and Get the Job You Want: Introduction
First things first: what is OCI, anyway? On Campus Interviewing The name varies, but most law schools have some variant of on campus interviewing, or OCI. Basically, a bunch of law firms send representatives to a single location (either on campus or in a nearby hotel) and these people conduct … [Read More...]
5 Easy Steps to a Successful Legal Practice
Today we're thrilled to welcome back Desiree Moore, founder of Greenhorn Legal and Greenhorn Bold, for a guest post on starting off right in your legal career. And, of course, to celebrate the launch of her new book on the same topic! Thrive – A New Lawyer’s Guide To Law Firm Practice In my new … [Read More...]
Pen and Chisel Q&A: Why is the Law School Personal Statement Difficult?
Please welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel. Today, Eileen is exploring an important question -- why is the law school personal statement so difficult to execute well? If you missed any of her other admissions Q&As, check them out … [Read More...]
Law School Truth #1: You Don’t Control Your Grades
This can be difficult to accept, but it's true: You do NOT control your law school grades. Consequently, you might as well not worry about them. Why worry about something you don't control? It's a waste of time. But I Need to Get Good Grades! I know, you need good grades. So does … [Read More...]
Freaking Out About Your Law School Loans? Get Help From a Debt Guru
Law school debt is a huge issue these days. Not surprising, when the average borrower has over $100K in loans by the time graduation rolls around! To help you get a handle on things, we've recruited the very inspiring Anna Newell Jones, debt guru extraordinaire. Anna runs a blog called And Then … [Read More...]
Highlighting: A Feel-Good Waste of Time
This week we welcome back guest writer Christen Morgan to talk about why highlighting might not be the best strategy when trying to memorize in law school. What’s your favorite study strategy? Do you delve deep into using flashcards or do you plaster note tabs and sticky notes by each important … [Read More...]
1L Tip of the Day: Have You Started Thinking About Summer Jobs?
It was around this time, early fall, when I had one of the most epic meltdowns of my 1L year. Over what? Getting a summer job. To the outside observer, this might seem crazy. Why was I even thinking about summer jobs two months into law school? In retrospect, I clearly overreacted to the … [Read More...]
Survive Law School: Stop Procrastinating
We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now. In this unfolding conundrum of life and history, there is such a thing as being too late. Procrastination is still the thief of time. Life often leaves us standing bare, naked, … [Read More...]
The Difference Between 1L vs. 2L Stressors
Please welcome back 2L guest writer Jaclyn Wishnia to discuss the differences between the stress of 1L and 2L year. As duly noted by the majority of law students, the first year of law school carries a notoriously dreadful reputation that spans continents, even decades. It is characterized by … [Read More...]
“Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper” – A Law Student’s Guide To Staying True To YOU
Today we've got a fantastic guest post from Desiree Moore of Greenhorn Legal about a lesson from elementary school that applies equally well to law school. Without further ado: As kids, we are told to "keep our eyes on our own paper." … [Read More...]
Craft a Law School Application That Gets You In: When to Use an Addendum
Schools generally give you the option to include an addendum, in case there’s anything you want to address that wasn’t covered in the body of the application. When Does an Addendum Make Sense? When should you include an addendum, and what topics are reasonable to cover? Consider an addendum … [Read More...]
Kicking Up Your 1L Reading List
This week we welcome guest writer and Law School Toolbox tutor Natalie Holzaepfel to talk about what to read the summer before 1L year to get ready! With the summer before law school in full swing, you’re probably going and back forth between being both thrilled and terrified about law school … [Read More...]
Law School is Expensive, Not Impossible: How to Navigate Student Aid
Please welcome Matt Lenhard, Co-Founder at LendEDU. LendEDU is a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinancing. Today he is sharing the different ways to pay for your law school education. Welcome, Matt! … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Letters of Recommendation
The Ideal Recommender The most desirable recommender is someone who: knows you well on a personal level thinks that you are nice, intelligent, and hard-working can write a convincing letter on your behalf In a perfect world, this person would also be a rock star professor with amazing … [Read More...]
