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Job Hunting for 3Ls and Recent Law Grads: What Do You Want?
In part two of our job-hunting series for 3Ls and recent law grads, Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching discusses a critical -- and often overlooked -- set of questions: What do you actually want to do? What suits you? If you missed part one, you can catch up here. Now, without further ado, … [Read More...]
Ultimately, You Always Have to Teach Yourself
If you’re starting law school soon, I’ve got some bad news for you. No one is going to teach you “the law.” This seems shocking, right? I mean, you’re paying a truckload of money to go to law school – you’d think they’d teach you what you’re paying to learn. But, that’s not the way it works. The … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Cover Letter
Although each judge will receive a personalized cover letter via the magic of mail merge, it is rather unrealistic to think that you’ll write a completely personal letter to each judge. Name Drop If You Can If you have a particular connection to a judge, you should mention it in the cover letter. … [Read More...]
Will I Get the Job I Want If I Wear My Natural Hair?
This week we welcome back guest writer Christen Morgan to offer her thoughts on wearing natural hair in the workplace (and during job interviews). I received my first relaxer at eight years old. I was fortunately blessed with thick curly hair, but to my mom’s misfortune, my rambunctious, stubborn … [Read More...]
A 2L’s Guide to 1L Year: How to Go From Surviving to Succeeding
Please welcome back Gabriella Martin, our now 3L guest writer from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Now that you've got your bearings, she offers some great insight on what to expect and how to thrive! So you’ve gotten through the first couple weeks of 1L year—you know where your classes are, … [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...]
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...]
Items to Consider Adding to Your 3L Year To-Do List
We're welcoming back Jaclyn Wishnia to talk about going into 3L year and how to be prepared and think ahead to post-grad as well. An old law school adage states, “1L, they scare you to death; 2L, they work you to death; and 3L, they bore you to death.” This maxim isn’t entirely accurate. While … [Read More...]
Kate’s Counsel: Chill Out About Exams
Just in the nick of time, Kate McGuinness returns with some words of hard-earned wisdom about law school exams & your future career! In an astonishing display of clairvoyance, I will correctly predict the emotional state of each of the nation’s law students. Ta-da, it’s anxiety. Exam … [Read More...]
Pen and Chisel Q&A: A Quick Intro to the Law School Personal Statement
Are you looking for help with your law school personal statement? Please welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel, who has a quick intro to the law school personal statement. If you missed any of her other admissions Q&As, check them out … [Read More...]
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired: How to HALT and Reverse Before Getting to Work
This week we welcome back guest writer Cathlyn Melvin to talk about how to get back on track with your work when you're having a tough time - and sometimes that means taking a break first! It’s been a long day of classes and reading. You’re not finished with the cases that are due tomorrow, and … [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...]
Judicial Clerkships: What Actually Happens at a Clerkship Interview?
After the chaos of setting up your interview schedule, going to the actual interviews should be rather relaxing! Or not. Judges can be intimidating people. … [Read More...]
Law School Study Abroad: To Go or Not To Go?
Please welcome back Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss what you should consider when deciding if studying abroad during law school is a good idea. If there’s anyone who appreciates the value of studying abroad in … [Read More...]
