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Why Having a Non-Law School Person to Lean On Is So Important
Today, we're pleased to welcome back Gabriella Martin, 2L extraordinaire, to talk about why it's so important to keep your non-law school people close! I want my mom. This is a phrase that I am unashamed to say passes through my mind on almost a daily basis in law school. And I can bet that I am … [Read More...]
Perfecting Professionalism at a Summer Internship
Please welcome back guest writer Jaclyn Wishnia to discuss how to maintain a professional demeanor at your summer internship. Law students are expected to maintain a steady level of professionalism regardless of the venue. In class, you are held to a higher standard by both your professors and … [Read More...]
What’s the Point of Taking “Practice” Exams?
If you're a law student, you've probably got a ton of people telling you to take practice exams. It's critical! It's important! You have to do it! I happen to agree, but I think it's helpful to consider why you're doing it. What's the point? … [Read More...]
One Key to Success: Have a Bias Towards Action
What's one of the most common clichés about lawyers? Okay, other than being rude and mean. It's that they're risk-averse. Unfortunately, in the rapidly shifting world in which we all suddenly find ourselves, that's a serious problem! Why? Because to be successful these days, you really need to … [Read More...]
10 Things Your Law Firm Boss Wants You To Know, but Isn’t Going to Tell You
When you show up for work at a law firm, you realize pretty quickly that there's a lot to learn. Some things people will tell you, but there's a lot of stuff no one's going to tell you. Having been on both sides of the equation (as the one screwing things up, and the one getting annoyed with … [Read More...]
Law Firm Hiring Partners Talk About What They’re Looking For
Are you interviewing for summer associate jobs? If so, I strongly suggest you watch this Bloomberg Law video series. (And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it. Trust me, I'm the low man on the totem pole here -- the rest of the guests are seriously impressive BigLaw hiring partners and … [Read More...]
Items to Consider Adding to Your 3L Year To-Do List
We're welcoming back Jaclyn Wishnia to talk about going into 3L year and how to be prepared and think ahead to post-grad as well. An old law school adage states, “1L, they scare you to death; 2L, they work you to death; and 3L, they bore you to death.” This maxim isn’t entirely accurate. While … [Read More...]
Avoiding The “Slings And Arrows” Of Outrageous Case Briefing Misfortune And Getting To What’s Important
This week we welcome guest writer and 3L, Mark Livingston, to discuss how to get started with case briefing as a new law student. I remember, not so fondly, the first case I tried to brief in law school. It was Todd v. Danner, 17 Ind. App. 368, 46 N.E. 829 (1897). I remember briefing this case, … [Read More...]
Free Coaching for Law Students and Lawyers
The amazing Kate McGuinness, author, advocate, and former BigLaw partner and Fortune 300 GC stopped by to tell us about a low-cost program that provides women with a coach to make positive changes in their life. Check it out, especially if you're in law school! Thanks, Kate! … [Read More...]
Struggling with Law School Exams? We Talk to a Law Professor for Tips!
It's law school exam time, which means it's time for a collective law student freakout. Why not take a nice, deep breath and read on for some exam prep tips from Melissa L. Greipp, an Associate Professor of Legal Writing at Marquette Law School? Melissa teaches courses in Legal Analysis, Writing and … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Law in Pop Culture Part II: Movies & Documentaries
Please welcome back 2L guest writer Jaclyn Wishnia to discuss the best movies and documentaries to look for when you want to find some legal entertainment. In the first installment of our ultimate guide to the law in pop culture series, we curated a list of top TV shows that involve various legal … [Read More...]
How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews #4: What Did You Learn?
While the informational interview is fresh in your mind, take the time to record your impressions. Include a brief description of: what the interviewee does in an average day at work the details of their work environment what you would like and dislike about this particular job If … [Read More...]
Confronting Injustice On The Bar Exam
Please welcome guest writer, Mihal Ansik, tutor for the Bar Exam Toolbox, to talk about how to balance personal feelings about justice with bar exam questions. I can’t count how many times I died a little inside answering bar exam questions upholding doctrine that was legal, but, in my opinion, … [Read More...]
If I Could Choose Again, Would I Still Wait To Have Children?
Focused on a demanding career as an attorney and married to a man who refused to become the "default parent," Kate McGuinness waited too long to have a biological child. So she adopted a son, ended her marriage, and wouldn't change a thing. Childless women often view their declining fertility … [Read More...]
