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Perspective on Being a First Generation College Student and Lawyer
Today, we welcome back Shirlene Armstrong, guest writer and now rising second-year law student to share her personal reflections on her experience as a first generation college and law student. From a young age, my parents encouraged my sister and I to work hard and be successful at school. Ever … [Read More...]
Pen and Chisel Q&A: Can I Tell Multiple Stories in My Law School Personal Statement?
Here at The Girl's Guide, we get tons of questions from law school applicants about how to best frame their application story. Rather than making stuff up that may or may not be right, we're bringing in the big guns! Please welcome Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel, who has agreed to … [Read More...]
Thinking of Starting a Solo Law Practice? Avoid These Traps for the Unwary
Today we've got a fantastic interview with Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor at the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP). If you're starting, or thinking of starting, your own practice, this is a must-read. Find out where you're likely to run into ethical … [Read More...]
Six Misguided Law Students You’ll Encounter
When it comes to law school, I think Tolstoy’s got it wrong. The types of “unhappy” law students (or at least those who are unhappy when grades come out) are pretty easy to categorize. Recognize yourself in any of these archetypes? It’s not too late to change course: … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Résumé
Your clerkship application résumé will be very similar to the one you used when applying for summer jobs or even for law school. The key difference is that your clerkship résumé should further emphasize your writing and research skills. … [Read More...]
Trying to Figure Out Your Legal Career? Expert Advice From a Career Guru
Today we've got a really fantastic interview with Katie Slater, founder of Career Infusion Coaching. Katie spent seven years as a BigLaw associate then went in-house for a few years at an international energy company. Now she puts her extensive legal experience to work in a new way -- helping … [Read More...]
Why Diversity Matters
Diversity? Who cares? Sure it would be "nice to have" but we've got a bottom line to think about! Partners gotta eat, you know. Who has money for a diversity initiative? Haven't we talked enough about women? I'm so tired of it all. Is this really that big a deal? Why Diversity Matters Yes, it … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Cover Letter
Although each judge will receive a personalized cover letter via the magic of mail merge, it is rather unrealistic to think that you’ll write a completely personal letter to each judge. Name Drop If You Can If you have a particular connection to a judge, you should mention it in the cover letter. … [Read More...]
Kate’s Counsel: Speak Up!
More hard-won advice from the fantastic Kate McGuinness, author, advocate, and former BigLaw partner and Fortune 300 GC. Do check out the video at the end! I imagine many readers are burned out from adopting and abandoning New Year’s resolutions, but I’m going to suggest one more: Speak up in … [Read More...]
A Review of the Better Habits App
Please welcome back guest writer, Christen Morgan, attorney and Real Estate Specialist at a wireless infrastructure company, to discuss the new app, Better Habits. Does it really take 21 days to form a habit? I sure thought so. Although I’ve never completely followed through with any of my New … [Read More...]
Taking Law School Exams: Ask the Right Questions, Don’t Worry About the “Right” Answer
Let's talk about how to analyze a sample law school exam question. This fact pattern is super simplified, on purpose. As we'll see, the key is asking and exploring the right questions, not arriving at the "right" answers. … [Read More...]
“Lean In” to What?
I'll withhold judgment on Sheryl Sandberg's book until I actually read it, but the impending publication seems to have reignited an old debate: How much should we collectively worry about the dismal retention rates for women (and minorities) in large law firms? Does it matter if these firms … [Read More...]
Preparing For Your Law School Graduation Celebration: A Timeline
Today we have a special guest post from AJ Early who is a personal chef, freelance writer, and entertaining enthusiast from Boise, Idaho. You are almost there. You've worked so incredibly hard and spent countless sleepless nights and lonely weekends at home preparing for that one moment: your … [Read More...]
7 Ways to Stay Sane During OCI
August is here, which can only mean one thing -- the annual craziness of on-campus interviewing is about to begin! For the uninitiated, OCI is how most law firm summer associate positions are handed out. Students interview en masse before classes start, often in a hotel or set of on-campus … [Read More...]
