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Want to Start Marketing Yourself in Law School? Some Great Tips!
Jared Correia, Law Practice Management Advisor at the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP), is back with the second part of his interview. Today we're talking about how law students can use social media to market themselves while still in school, and get a jump on the … [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...]
Want to Win at Life? Know What Game You’re Playing
If there's one general-purpose, always-applicable life lesson I know, it's this one: Know what game you're playing. This breaks down into two components: You need to know what "winning" looks like You need to know the rules of the game Notice the order here. First, you need to know … [Read More...]
Law School Exams Getting You Down? The Best (Free) Exam Stress-Buster
Worried about law school exams? Of course you are! That's why we're thrilled to welcome Elena DuCharme, a lawyer turned performance coach, who's here to offer a great (free) suggestion for surviving exams with your sanity intact. Stress is a fact of life. And it has a big upside. The human … [Read More...]
Easy Steps You Can Take to Get Your Finances in Order During COVID-19
This week we welcome back guest writer and tutor Ariel Salzer to talk about staying on top of your finances during the coronavirus pandemic. I was talking with a friend from college the other day and I asked her how she is coping with the Coronavirus lockdown. “Not so bad, actually! Now is a … [Read More...]
Motherhood as a Law Student
This week we welcome guest writer Rigien Bagekany-Jackson, a recent law school graduate, to talk about how she has balanced motherhood and law school the last three years. Do you ever reflect on how you got to where you are now? I do. Sometimes you can pinpoint that moment or decision that … [Read More...]
Avoiding The “Slings And Arrows” Of Outrageous Case Briefing Misfortune And Getting To What’s Important
This week we welcome guest writer and 3L, Mark Livingston, to discuss how to get started with case briefing as a new law student. I remember, not so fondly, the first case I tried to brief in law school. It was Todd v. Danner, 17 Ind. App. 368, 46 N.E. 829 (1897). I remember briefing this case, … [Read More...]
First Few Weeks of 1L as a “Non-Traditional” Student
This week we welcome back new 1L Stephanie Gregoire to discuss what it's been like transitioning from a career to starting law school. The first few weeks of 1L can be a lot. If you’re someone who, like me, had a career before law school and wonder what those first few weeks are like from that … [Read More...]
Freaking Out About Your Law School Loans? Get Help From a Debt Guru
Law school debt is a huge issue these days. Not surprising, when the average borrower has over $100K in loans by the time graduation rolls around! To help you get a handle on things, we've recruited the very inspiring Anna Newell Jones, debt guru extraordinaire. Anna runs a blog called And Then … [Read More...]
Taking Advantage of Academic Support
Please welcome back guest writer Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss how you can find the academic support you need in law school. You may not realize it, but now is actually a great time to be a law student! The … [Read More...]
6 Tips for Applying for Bar Admission on a Budget
Law school can sometimes seem like one expense after another. And it doesn't end when classes conclude -- You still have to pass the bar exam and get admitted! Today, we're pleased to welcome Jenny Maxey, author of Barrister on a Budget: Investing in Law School…Without Breaking the Bank, who has … [Read More...]
Pen & Chisel Q&A: How Can I Shape My Non-Traditional Experience into a Compelling Law School Application?
We're delighted to welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen & Chisel, who has some advice on a topic near to my own heart: How to apply to law school as a non-traditional student. As someone with a really weird background (sociology, architecture, … [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...]
Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Buzzer.
Of the three methods of time management awesomeness, The Buzzer is definitely the easiest. But that's not to say it's without its charms! How to Implement The Buzzer Using The Buzzer technique couldn't be easier - simply find something with a timer (your smart phone is a good starting point, or … [Read More...]
