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I Failed the Bar Exam! Now What?!?
Fantastic guest post today from Lee Faller Burgess of Amicus Tutoring (and the new Bar Exam Toolbox) about what to do if the unthinkable happens, and you fail the bar exam. I'll turn it over to Lee: You Failed the Bar Exam. Now What? Almost anyone who has sat for the bar exam has imagined … [Read More...]
Taking Advantage of Academic Support
Please welcome back guest writer Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss how you can find the academic support you need in law school. You may not realize it, but now is actually a great time to be a law student! The … [Read More...]
Does your Law School Supplement Spark Joy?
This week we welcome back guest writer Alexandra Muskat to discuss how the KonMari Method of tidying can be applied to law students. If you’re a Netflix addict like myself, you’ve likely heard of the popular new series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The hit series based on an international … [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...]
My First Mock Trial – A 2L Perspective
Please welcome back our 2L guest writer, Shirlene Armstrong, to discuss her first mock trial experience. She discusses everything from the preparation through the actual trial, and tells us what she learned. As a 2L, I have the opportunity to participate in “professional experience” activities … [Read More...]
Five Foundational Principles of Good (Legal) Writing
This week we welcome back guest writer Tiffany Lo to discuss some important basics in legal writing. Have you ever gotten a headache from reading a statutory provision that went on for ten lines? Or a sentence in a court opinion featuring too many dependent clauses? Or a legal brief with too much … [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...]
Dealing with Negative People in Law School
We welcome back guest writer Alexandra Muskat to talk about some strategies for dealing with negativity in your life as a law student. When you first start law school, you get instant friends. Generally, everyone is just as nervous as you are and somehow this fear bands us together. Before law … [Read More...]
Have You Joined the Law Students for Pro Bono Campaign?
Are you a fan of pro bono work? Then you'll want to know about Law Students for Pro Bono, a campaign calling for the ABA to adopt an aspirational goal that all law students perform at least 50 hours of pro bono work during law school. Today, we're pleased to welcome back Radhika Singh Miller, … [Read More...]
What’s the Point of Taking “Practice” Exams?
If you're a law student, you've probably got a ton of people telling you to take practice exams. It's critical! It's important! You have to do it! I happen to agree, but I think it's helpful to consider why you're doing it. What's the point? … [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...]
Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Buzzer.
Of the three methods of time management awesomeness, The Buzzer is definitely the easiest. But that's not to say it's without its charms! How to Implement The Buzzer Using The Buzzer technique couldn't be easier - simply find something with a timer (your smart phone is a good starting point, or … [Read More...]
How to Write a Law Review Note Worthy of Publication: Writing the Note
Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Jonathan Burns to The Girl's Guide for more advice on writing a law review Note that's worth of publication. He's here to discuss a critical topic -- actually writing the Note! Welcome, Jonathan! While the theme of your Note is of utmost foundational … [Read More...]
Looking for Work? 7 Tips for a Remarkable Résumé
It's no secret that the legal job market is tough these days. If you're going to stand out, you need a fantastic résumé. Here are some tips: … [Read More...]
