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Help! My First Semester Law School Grades are Really Bad.
Okay, you're getting your first semester law school grades back and they're -- shall we say -- not exactly what you'd hoped for. What now? … [Read More...]
Advice on BigLaw and OCI from a Stanford Law Grad
Codesandcodes is a Stanford Law graduate and creator of the website, Biglawrefuge. We asked him tough questions about scoring that Big Law job after graduation and advice for surviving on-campus interviews. Here are his answers: … [Read More...]
What It’s Like to Get a Cold Offer
Perhaps you've heard rumors that some BigLaw firms make "cold offers" at the end of the summer. Instead of getting a pat on the back and an offer to return, certain summer associates get a "Thanks, but no thanks." But, somehow, these firms still report a 100% offer rate. What's going on? … [Read More...]
Why I Started the Law School Toolbox
Lots of people have asked about the Law School Toolbox . . . what is it, and why did I start it (with my awesome co-founder, Lee Burgess)? Let me explain a little bit about it, then I hope you'll check out the newest iteration: our Law School Toolbox Members area. What's This About? The Law … [Read More...]
Are You Willing to Look Stupid to Learn?
Lee Rosen once said something interesting to me, which is that he runs across a lot of solo and small firm lawyers who are more concerned about looking like lawyers than they are in doing the non-glamorous work that's required to get enough business to actually be a lawyer. At the time, I found … [Read More...]
Want to Chuck Your Legal Career and Become an Entrepreneur? A Report From the Field
If you've ever considered taking your law career and throwing it away for the chance to do what you really want to do, you're going to love today's interview with Jeanne Pi of AppsBlogger! Jeanne's a former lawyer, and a serial entrepreneur, who shares what she's learned along the way. Her … [Read More...]
I Failed the Bar Exam! Now What?!?
Fantastic guest post today from Lee Faller Burgess of Amicus Tutoring (and the new Bar Exam Toolbox) about what to do if the unthinkable happens, and you fail the bar exam. I'll turn it over to Lee: You Failed the Bar Exam. Now What? Almost anyone who has sat for the bar exam has imagined … [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...]
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...]
Can You Start Your Own Firm Right Out of Law School? Here’s Someone Who’s Actually Doing It!
Today's interview is with Ruth Carter, who's got a fantastic story to tell. Known for her daring antics and outgoing personality, Ruth is a 2011 law student graduate from Arizona State University and a co-founder of Improv AZ. Once she has her law license, she plans to open a virtual law office … [Read More...]
Want a Public Interest Job? Find Out How to Get One Here!
Lots of people go to law school because they want to do public interest work. Sadly, fewer people end up actually doing it. Here's an interview with my fantastic law school roommate, Gráinne O’Neill, who's living the dream! She's a real, live public interest lawyer, and she's got great tips on … [Read More...]
Subject to Interpretation: What to Wear?
Today, we're excited to welcome Juliana Siconolfi, Professorial Lecturer in Law and LL.M. candidate at The George Washington University Law School for her first Subject to Interpretation post. She'll be writing about a very important, interesting, and under-discussed topic: appearance standards and … [Read More...]
Want a Legal Job? Listen to Shauna C. Bryce
I know a lot of you are worried about finding that first job out of law school. (And with good reason.) That's why I'm thrilled to have Shauna C. Bryce here. Shauna's a Harvard Law grad who paid her dues in BigLaw before leaving to start her own career consulting business for lawyers, Bryce … [Read More...]
Career Development: Beatles or Stones?
Today we are honored to welcome Dan Lear. He is a lawyer, blogger, and Director of Industry Relations for Avvo. Today he has brought an interesting perspective to career development. I’ve always found the question “Beatles or Stones?” rather asinine. The answer is, of course, Beatles. … [Read More...]
