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How to Get a Federal Judicial Clerkship: Overview
On its face, the federal judicial clerkship application process is relatively straightforward: you identify judges you’re interesting in working for; you send each one an application consisting of your law school transcript, a résumé, a writing sample, and several letters of recommendation; … [Read More...]
Prelaws: 10 Things to Do While You Wait
Congratulations! All of your law school applications are in, and you're chilling out, waiting for the acceptances to roll in. Naturally you should take some time off, relax, and catch up on all the things that fell by the wayside while you were stressing over your applications. But, what else? … [Read More...]
4 Ways to Beat Law School Application Essay Stress
Please welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen & Chisel, who has some timely advice on how to handle law school application stress! If you missed any of her other admissions Q&As, check them out here. Q: I have so many law school application essays … [Read More...]
Subject to Interpretation: Leopard-Print Heels Welcome, Not Required
Do Supreme Court Justices worry about their wardrobe choices? The answer may surprise you. we're pleased to welcome back guest poster Juliana Siconolfi to share her thoughts about high-powered women and fashion. Welcome, Juliana! Pop quiz: Who said the following? “I wish I had my own sense of … [Read More...]
Transferring Law Schools: Why I Jumped Ship
Wondering about the law school transfer process? Today, we're thrilled to welcome Ashley Kirkwood, a recent transfer to Northwestern, for a series on the transfer decision and process. First up, the background of her personal law school transfer story. Enjoy! Applying to Law School Three … [Read More...]
Exam Prep in a Nutshell
The time has changed, the days are getting shorter. What's that sound? Ah, yes, the sound of panicking law students! Sorry, everyone. Exam time is on the horizon. Before you start hyperventilating, take a deep breath. It's time to establish an Exam Action Plan. (It's much more effective if … [Read More...]
Taking Law School Exams the 80/20 Way
It's a truism of life, with a great deal of truth, that 80% of your results in anything come from 20% of your effort. I have absolute certainty that this is the case with law school exams. What do I mean by this? Let's discuss. … [Read More...]
Law School is Expensive, Not Impossible: How to Navigate Student Aid
Please welcome Matt Lenhard, Co-Founder at LendEDU. LendEDU is a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinancing. Today he is sharing the different ways to pay for your law school education. Welcome, Matt! … [Read More...]
Want Better Law School Grades? Take an Iterative Approach to Learning
It's a fresh semester, a new year, and you've resolved to get better law school grades. Great! How are you going to do that? If you're like most people, you resolve to "work harder." For a few days, or maybe even a couple of weeks, you spend extra time in the library, making sure you're … [Read More...]
Mid-Summer Check-In
Today we welcome back guest writer Shirlene Armstrong, rising 2L, to discuss the end of her summer experience and the anticipation of her 2L year. My 2L year is rapidly approaching as we hit the mid summer point. Although it feels like I was taking exams and finishing my 1L year yesterday, it is … [Read More...]
Job Hunting for 3Ls and Recent Law Grads: Coping with an Extended Job Search
In this fifth, and final, part of our job-hunting series for 3Ls and recent law grads, Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching addresses a very critical issue: How can you stay sane in the face of an extended job hunt? … [Read More...]
Lessons Learned While Preparing for Parental Leave
Please welcome back Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss her own experience preparing for her second parental leave and the lessons she learned after her first leave. During my first pregnancy I was working in-house … [Read More...]
LSAT Prep Options: Fox Test Prep
We're excited to initiate a series of interviews with various LSAT prep companies, exploring their approach and getting some tips for success. (If you'd like to be featured, let me know.) Today, we're talking with Nathan Fox, founder of Fox Test Prep. Nathan personally teaches every class, and … [Read More...]
