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Bounce Back from Rough Law Grades to Get Your Real Dream Job
Joining us today, we have a guest post from Andre Castillo, founder of Career Mavin, a site that offers personal coaching and career training. He is sharing his tips on how to rally back from a less than stellar first semester. … [Read More...]
Transferring Law Schools: How I Jumped Ship
Please welcome back Ashley Kirkwood, with more on the logistics of the law school transfer process. As she explained in her first post, she recently transferred to Northwestern Law -- after being rejected from every law school she initially applied to. Welcome back, Ashely! “It is going to be … [Read More...]
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...]
Three Things I Would Have Done Differently for Bar Prep
Please welcome back guest writer Christen Morgan, an attorney, to discuss her bar preparation and some changes she might make reflecting back on the experience. I can’t believe it has almost been two years since I sat for the bar exam. It’s unbelievable that an experience that was so intensive in … [Read More...]
What Should You Be Learning in Law School?
Please welcome Professor Michele Pistone to the blog. Michele is a professor of Law and teaches the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES) at Villanova School of Law. She's also created LegalED, an online resource where students can learn the law via videos from leading law … [Read More...]
Which of Your Selves Comes Forward as a Lawyer?
Please welcome Kate McGuinness back to talk about how career (and life) plans might evolve to reveal different "selves," and how to handle this situation when it occurs. Without further ado...here's Kate! I have several different selves rattling around inside. No, I’m not suggesting multiple … [Read More...]
It Is Time for Law Firm Leadership to “Lean In”
Today we’re delighted to welcome back Susan Smith Blakely, author of the Best Friends at the Bar book series. Today she is discussing the "Lean In" mentality and what it really means for women in law careers. Welcome Back, Susan! “Lean In,” coined by Sheryl Sandberg of Google and … [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...]
Pen and Chisel Q&A: Concise Writing: Editing for Length
Having trouble with word limits on your law school application? Please welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel, who has some excellent advice on concise writing to share. If you missed any of her other admissions Q&As, check them out … [Read More...]
Is the Secret to Acing a Job Interview Passing the Happy Hour Test?
Please welcome back guest writer Christen Morgan to discuss some important skills to work on when preparing for job interviews (including some you may not have thought about). How do you prepare for a job interview? Do you set aside a block of time to review every nook and cranny of your … [Read More...]
The Types of Professors You’ll Encounter in Law School
Please welcome back Jaclyn Wishnia, 2L guest writer from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She discusses the different types of professors you will inevitably meet in law school. Society has assigned a stereotype for the majority of industries within the workforce. For example, the legal … [Read More...]
Hey Sweetie: The Practical Impact of Sexism in the Legal Workplace (plus Podcast)
Today, we're excited to announce the first episode of Law School Transparency's podcast mini-series about women in the law. This week's theme is sexism in the workplace. For the next six weeks, we'll be running posts related to the LST topic of the week, along with a podcast episode and roundtable … [Read More...]
Judicial Clerkships: Is Clerking Really All It’s Cracked Up to Be?
In general, clerking is a great job! One NALP study found that a remarkable 97% of judicial clerks would still opt to clerk, if they could go back in time and make the choice again. It is important to understand, however, that there are potential downsides, as with any situation where a small … [Read More...]
The Positive Side of a Negative Outlook: How Embracing Your Natural Pessimism Can Work to Your Advantage in Law School
Please welcome back Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss how being a pessimist might not be such a bad thing. I sometimes describe myself as a “glass half empty” type of person. I tend to be a little on the cynical … [Read More...]
