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Alternative Careers – Investigator for Workplace Complaints
Please welcome Joanna Sattler, Law School Toolbox tutor, to discuss her alternative legal career as a workplace investigator. I’m the child of no fewer than three lawyers (if you count my stepmother, that is). All three practiced law upon graduating from law school and pursued “traditional” legal … [Read More...]
Should You Go to Law School? Should You Drop Out? Advice from Bruce MacEwen of JD Match and Adam Smith, Esq.
Today we have a very special guest, Bruce MacEwen, president of JD Match and Adam Smith, Esq. He's at the leading edge of innovation in the legal profession, and routinely writes and speaks about the serious issues lawyers face in the current economy. To say he's got opinions about the value of … [Read More...]
Wondering if Law’s Right for You? A Lawyer Turned Positive Psychology Expert Shares Her Insights
Today I'm very excited to have Paula Davis-Laack here, to talk about how to figure out if you'll thrive in the legal profession. Paula's got a great background for this, given that she was a commercial real estate attorney for seven years (in a large law firm and as in-house counsel for a … [Read More...]
Looking for Work? 7 Tips for a Remarkable Résumé
It's no secret that the legal job market is tough these days. If you're going to stand out, you need a fantastic résumé. Here are some tips: … [Read More...]
LSAT Prep Options: Fox Test Prep
We're excited to initiate a series of interviews with various LSAT prep companies, exploring their approach and getting some tips for success. (If you'd like to be featured, let me know.) Today, we're talking with Nathan Fox, founder of Fox Test Prep. Nathan personally teaches every class, and … [Read More...]
Am I Neurotic, or is the Whole World Crazy?
That's a rhetorical question. Don't answer! (And it's probably a little from column A, and a little from column B.) But I've been feeling a little nuts all day about something that's ostensibly a "good thing," and -- as I mulled my reaction over -- I realized it links back to some other things … [Read More...]
My First Mock Trial – A 2L Perspective
Please welcome back our 2L guest writer, Shirlene Armstrong, to discuss her first mock trial experience. She discusses everything from the preparation through the actual trial, and tells us what she learned. As a 2L, I have the opportunity to participate in “professional experience” activities … [Read More...]
The Case For Dating in Law School: 5 Arguments of Advocacy
Today we welcome back Jaclyn Wishnia, rising 2L at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law to discuss why dating in law school might be a good idea. There are plenty of articles circulating the Internet that advise against dating in law school. I can personally attest to the fact that the authors of … [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...]
Do You Have, or Want, a Summer Associate Position? Some Tips for Success
Today's interview is with Andrew James, creator of the Summer Success Crash Course. He's here to talk about how to get a summer associate position, and what to do to ensure you succeed over the summer. If you're going to be a summer associate, you owe it to yourself to check out his course, … [Read More...]
5 Non-Obvious Things to Do When You Start Law School
There's a ton of (virtual) ink being spilled these days over what to do as a new law student. Everything from "buy all your books and read ahead" to "hire a tutor to explain the Rule Against Perpetuities." (I only wish I was making that last one up. For the record, don't do it.) Since I don't … [Read More...]
Speaking My Truth: Mental Health in Law School
Please welcome back Gabriella Martin, 2L law student at Quinnipiac University School of Law, who writes about managing mental health issues in law school. My mental health isn’t something I usually advertise. Of course, it’s not necessarily a secret (especially now), but the truth of the matter … [Read More...]
Law School Myth #5: Getting a Law Degree Opens Lots of Doors
"A law degree is really flexible! It opens lots of doors." Do not believe this statement. Hearing it makes me want to scream. While it's true that huge numbers of lawyers simply quit the profession entirely, it DOES NOT FOLLOW that the reason they're no longer lawyers is because their law degree … [Read More...]
Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Units.
The Units time management strategy is similar to The Circles method, with an added feature: peer pressure! In a nutshell, you find a reliable friend or two, and collectively you work "Units." Each Unit represents 45 minutes of uninterrupted work on a particular task. The twist is that you … [Read More...]
