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FYI: A Helpful Webinar for Depressed Lawyers
Today, we're pleased to welcome Dan Lukasik, founder of Lawyers with Depression, to the blog to talk about a very important topic: depression in the legal profession. Without further ado, here's Dan! … [Read More...]
Are You Using LinkedIn as Effectively as Possible?
(This is a sponsored post from LexisNexis Australia -- Hi, international readers! -- which also provided the book free of charge.) It's no secret that of the "Big Three" social media offerings -- Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn -- I'm the biggest fan of Twitter. My LinkedIn profile, if we're … [Read More...]
It’s More Than Presents and Overeating: How to Make Winter Break Work You
Please welcome back Mark Livingston, guest writer and 3L, to talk about some strategies for making the most of your job search during winter break. As we approach the pain of finals and the euphoria of the end of the semester, it’s time to think about the big picture. Of course, you have earned … [Read More...]
Surviving the October 1L Freakout
Something's in the air, and it's not just the crisp beginning of autumn. It's time for the collective October 1L Freakout. Yes, this is a thing. I was reminded of it recently, when a couple of different 1Ls furtively told me that they'd unexpectedly burst into tears while talking to professors. … [Read More...]
Misconceptions About Law School: What Law School Is Really About
This week we hear from law student Justine Huang about what she's learned in her first semester of law school about what law school really is. The main expectation I had going into law school was that it was going to be a lot of reading. While that turned out to be true, life as a law school … [Read More...]
Summer Reading List: Give and Take (A Revolutionary Approach to Success)
It's still summer, at least here in San Francisco! For the final installment in our summer reading list, guest poster Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching returns to review Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, by Adam Grant. I just started it, but I can confirm it's fantastic. … [Read More...]
How to Write a Law Review Note Worthy of Publication: Choosing a Theme
As some of you may know, I was a rather reluctant member of the Columbia Law Review. I hated writing my Note, and it wasn't very good. (Shockingly enough, it wasn't selected for publication.) Basically, I had no idea what I was doing and had a generally bad attitude about the whole process. … [Read More...]
Three Things I Would Do Differently In Law School
This week we welcome guest writer Hillary Vaillancourt to discuss some changes she would make if she were going through law school again. I still remember feeling like I was on the brink of something great the day I walked into my law school for my first day of classes. My whole career was ahead … [Read More...]
What Makes a Mentor?
Today, we welcome back 2L contributor, Gabriella Martin, to talk about the value of having and being a mentor. What is the point of mentor? Why is it a term that seems to be mentioned by every attorney you’ll meet, regardless of their field? Before coming to law school, I thought about this a … [Read More...]
New Years Resolutions: Law School Edition 2018
Please welcome back 2L guest writer Jaclyn Wishnia to discuss her plans for the new year and making a fresh start for spring semester. For law students, the holiday season is often a blur. By the time finals end, there is no recuperation period, the actual holidays have arrived, and family is … [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...]
Is Going to Law School Easier for Some and Harder on Others?
This week we welcome back guest writer Zoila Sanchez to talk about how different people can have an easier or more difficult time getting in to law school and how to handle that. If you are a prospective law student and in the process of applying to law school — then you know that the path to get … [Read More...]
Two Reasons You Need a Law School “Outline” (Loosely Conceived)
Making a law school outline serves two purposes: 1. you're forced to review and synthesize the material 2. it's a useful reference when you're taking the exam You might think these two reasons have little in common. You're right. … [Read More...]
