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Interested in Entertainment Law? An Interview with Sports & Entertainment Lawyer Jaia Thomas
Given that I was on the board of the Arts & Entertainment Law Society in law school, I'm thrilled to welcome Jaia Thomas, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment lawyer, to answer some questions for us! Without further ado... I'm a 3L without a job, and I'm thinking about starting a solo … [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...]
Self-Segregation and Why It’s a Bad Thing
Please give a warm welcome to The Angry Redheaded Lawyer! Her post in our Confidence Game series raises a very interesting and important question: Is it a good idea for women in the law to self-segregate? Sure it might be nice to get together and chat about kids and shoes with other women … [Read More...]
Should I Retake the LSAT?
Despite your best efforts, your LSAT score just isn’t what you wanted it to be. Maybe it’s significantly below your practice tests, or perhaps you weren’t feeling well or just know that you had a bad day. Should you retake? You should only consider retaking the LSAT if two things are true. … [Read More...]
How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews #3: Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
Before you arrive for your informational interview, it’s useful to think about what knowledge you would like to gain from the experience and come up with a basic list of questions you’d like to ask. What's the Point of an Informational Interview, Anyway? Your goal is to get a good overview of … [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...]
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...]
Want to Save the World? Meet a Lawyer Who’s Doing It
Are you in law school because you want to make the world a better place? It is possible! Today, I'm delighted to interview Lara Pearson, a certified do-gooder who's using her legal training for good. And, interestingly enough, we met on a ski lift (just proving that you really don't have to … [Read More...]
Subject to Interpretation: Can We Talk About Fashion?
Does it really matter what you wear as a lawyer? Shouldn't you be judged on how brilliant your briefs are, not on whether your nail polish is chipped or your shirt is wrinkled? Maybe, but we all know that's not how it works in the real world. Guest poster Juliana Siconolfi returns with a simple … [Read More...]
Announcing a New Series: The Confidence Game
I've been thinking about a lot of loosely-related things lately, which are gradually coalescing into one question: Why aren't women getting ahead? And what can be done about it? (Okay, technically that's two questions, but bear with me.) What's the Problem? Is the problem that women don't … [Read More...]
2014: The Year of the Hustle
It's January, so we must reflect and resolve, right? Well, I've never been one for resolutions (just do it, don't talk about it), but the beginning of a new year is a good time to examine recent history and identify "areas of potential growth," shall we call them. When I think about what I've … [Read More...]
Leaving Litigation: What Happens When You Quit?
Previously, Elaine explained her background and motivations for leaving her BigLaw litigation job, and talked about the pre-logistics of doing so. Today, it's on to what happens when you finally DO give notice, and what it's like to go to cocktail parties when you're not working! When did I … [Read More...]
Do You Have, or Want, a Summer Associate Position? Some Tips for Success
Today's interview is with Andrew James, creator of the Summer Success Crash Course. He's here to talk about how to get a summer associate position, and what to do to ensure you succeed over the summer. If you're going to be a summer associate, you owe it to yourself to check out his course, … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Law in Pop Culture Part III: Travel Media
This post contains affiliate links, meaning we may be (minimally!) compensated if you purchase after clicking the link. Please welcome back rising 3L Jaclyn Wishnia to finish up her series on the law in pop culture by discussing some media that can be enjoyed on the go or during breaks! In … [Read More...]
