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Notorious RBG: Los Angeles Museum Exhibit Celebrates Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice
A new exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles explores the life and legal career of iconic Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” which coincides with the twenty-fifth anniversary of Justice Ginsburg’s appointment to the … [Read More...]
How to Set (Useful) Goals
Let's talk about goals. I'm actually not the biggest fan of "setting goals" because I know from experience it's easy to go overboard (ask me some time about the obsessively detailed spreadsheet I kept while preparing for a really-no-big-deal sprint triathlon). But, properly used, goals have a … [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...]
With Punctuation, It’s the Little Things
Please welcome back Keri Clapp, professor and tutor for the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox, to discuss the importance of proper punctuation, as well as strategies to ensure your writing is clear and leaves a good impression on your reader. Commas, periods, and semi-colons may be the … [Read More...]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Law School Friendships
Today, we're excited to welcome 2L Gabriella Martin, who's talking about a very important topic -- why you need friends in law school! Seriously, these are the people who will get you through, so read on. Sometimes law school gives you such tunnel vision that it can be difficult to see beyond … [Read More...]
Transitioning to a Non-Traditional Legal Career
Please welcome guest writer Kathryn Blair, law school tutor and PhD student, to discuss the transition from a traditional law career to something different. It has been about two years since I left a successful career as an attorney and turned back to academia for the start of what I hope will be … [Read More...]
An Introvert’s Guide to Law School Networking
What's the second scariest word in law school, after "exams"? Networking! Yep, not most people's favorite activity. Today, we're excited to introduce a new guest poster, Michelle Williams, a 3L and self-described introvert. She's got some great advice on making networking more productive, and … [Read More...]
Rock OCI and Get the Job You Want: Introduction
First things first: what is OCI, anyway? On Campus Interviewing The name varies, but most law schools have some variant of on campus interviewing, or OCI. Basically, a bunch of law firms send representatives to a single location (either on campus or in a nearby hotel) and these people conduct … [Read More...]
Five Tips for a Successful Summer Associate Experience
How's your summer legal job going? Today we're thrilled to welcome back Desiree Moore, founder of Greenhorn Legal, for some expert advice on succeeding in your summer job! Without further ado, here's Desiree. (Oh, and check out her new project, House of Marbury, a fun style blog for women … [Read More...]
Should You Take the Fall LSAT?
Wondering which LSAT to take? Jon Denning, a Senior Instructor/Course Developer at PowerScore, has conveniently stopped by with some pros and cons of taking the Fall LSAT. Leave your questions below and he'll answer them! The Fall LSAT, administered near the beginning of the application … [Read More...]
Hey, 1Ls! It’s Okay to Use the Internet
I can't believe I'm actually writing this -- in late 2013 -- but I've heard the same thing from enough new law students that I feel compelled to address it. Namely, if your school tells you not to blog or use social media IGNORE THEM. This is incredibly stupid advice (and you can tell them I … [Read More...]
How to Use Spring Break to Catch Up and Still Have Fun
Please welcome back guest writer Alexandra Muskat to talk about some options for using spring break to your advantage. First year of law school is a dramatic change from anything you’ve ever done before. For most students, the amount of work is overwhelming (I should have said “all students,” but … [Read More...]
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...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Law in Pop Culture Part III: Travel Media
This post contains affiliate links, meaning we may be (minimally!) compensated if you purchase after clicking the link. Please welcome back rising 3L Jaclyn Wishnia to finish up her series on the law in pop culture by discussing some media that can be enjoyed on the go or during breaks! In … [Read More...]
