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5 Things I’ve Learned as an “Older” Law Student From My Younger Colleagues
Today we welcome back Jaclyn Wishnia, rising 2L at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and aspiring entertainment law attorney, to discuss the generation gap at law schools and how to work together at any age. Like most law students, I felt both nervous and excited on my first day of law school … [Read More...]
4 Ways to Seek Feedback in Law School
This week we welcome back guest writer and 2L Tiffany Lo to talk about how to get feedback in law school. In law school, a final exam is often the sole determinant of a grade in a course. For many students, this is an uncomfortable shift from undergraduate classes in which there are multiple … [Read More...]
Trying to Figure Out Your Legal Career? Expert Advice From a Career Guru
Today we've got a really fantastic interview with Katie Slater, founder of Career Infusion Coaching. Katie spent seven years as a BigLaw associate then went in-house for a few years at an international energy company. Now she puts her extensive legal experience to work in a new way -- helping … [Read More...]
Nervous About 1L Exams? Here’s Advice From a Rockstar Tutor
If you're starting to get nervous about law school exams, it's your lucky day! Here's some fantastic advice about getting ready for law school exams from Lee Faller Burgess, founder of Amicus Tutoring. Lee's an honors law school grad with a background in psychology, consulting, and tutoring -- … [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...]
Handling Stress Before the Bar Exam: One Person’s Journey
This week we welcome Bar Exam Toolbox bar tutor, Sara O'Connor, to discuss some tips for managing stress before the bar exam. If this article tempted your fancy, you’re feeling stressed about your upcoming bar exam. And, to be clear, “stressed” might be too soft of a word. You might be feeling … [Read More...]
Things I Learned from My Judge
When I started work as a law clerk, I assumed I'd learn about trial practice and explore some new areas of law. That turned out to be true. What I didn't realize was that I'd get some really great life advice along the way. … [Read More...]
My School Dropped How Much in the *#(*&@#!$# Rankings?!?
If you haven't heard by now, the new U.S. News law school rankings have arrived, like a steaming turd on the front doorstep of certain law schools. Why? Because U.S. News incorporated more granular job data into the rankings, and -- well -- the picture's not pretty. What Changed? … [Read More...]
How to Combat Stress and the 2L Law School Slump – Top Ten Suggestions
Please welcome back our 2L guest writer Shirlene Armstrong! She discusses the 2L perspective on combatting stress and the inevitable law school slump. You are an overstressed, overworked law student. You have worked hard in order to get into law school and now you are in the middle of your legal … [Read More...]
Exam Prep Made Simple: Organize Your Thoughts
If you've never taken a law school exam before, it's easy to get overwhelmed. There's a lot to know, and what you've done in class has little relationship to what you'll be tested on. After giving the matter lots of thought (a luxury you only have when you're not actually taking exams!), I've … [Read More...]
Young Lawyer Perspective – How To Keep Yourself Organized
This week we welcome back guest writer Shirlene Armstrong to talk about staying organized as a newly admitted lawyer. Are you a newly admitted or “young” lawyer? Are you overwhelmed with the amount of work you have to do? Are you not even sure where to start or how to get yourself organized? … [Read More...]
Judicial Clerkships: What You Need to Know About Scheduling Clerkship Interviews
Do NOT Answer the Phone The most critical piece of advice for managing your interview schedule is simple: do not answer the phone! Let all of your calls go to voicemail, at least temporarily. If you are a competitive candidate and have applied to fast-moving locations, it would not be uncommon … [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...]
Young Professional Perspective – Thoughts on How Our Professional Lives and Looks Are Affected By Social Media
This week we welcome back guest writer Shirlene Brown to talk about your social media and your professional image. When you enter law school and later when you get sworn in as an attorney, you take an oath of professionalism. This oath even covers situations not relating to the practice of law or … [Read More...]
