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Is Starting Law School Like Moving to a Foreign Country?
People always say that law school is like high school, and -- while there's some truth to that (cliques, lockers, backpacks, and gossip!) -- I think it's actually more like moving to a foreign country where you don't speak the language, don't know anyone, and don't understand the culture. Given … [Read More...]
5 Tips for Getting the Best from Your Paralegals
It's no secret that young lawyers rarely get management training before setting off to work. So, I was delighted to receive this guest post from the experienced paralegals at ParalegalEdu, offering five useful tips on working with paralegals. (They're broadly applicable to other support staff, as … [Read More...]
Leaving Litigation: How Do You Know When You’re Ready to Leave?
In her last post, Elaine talked about how she networked her way into her new job. Today, she discusses a critical question for anyone considering a career move: How do you know when it's time to leave? How Do You Know When It's Time to Go? People often ask when I knew I was ready to leave. I … [Read More...]
5 Benefits of Having a Career before Law School
Please welcome our guest writer and 1L Briana Borgolini to discuss why having a career before starting law school could be beneficial and how to use what you have learned in the workforce to be a better law student. The decision of if and when to attend law school is a highly personal one, and … [Read More...]
The Inside Scoop on Law Firm Summer Associate Programs
What, you might reasonably ask, qualifies me to talk about law firm summer associate programs? Glad you asked. Basically, I made a hobby out of being a summer associate. I managed to summer at three different firms, in three cities and two countries, over three summers, for a combined total of … [Read More...]
Looking for an Entry-Level Law Job? You Probably Want this Book
Have you ever sat next to a stranger at a dinner party who seemed to know EVERYTHING about a particular topic, and could generate all kinds of great ideas seemingly off the top of his head? Well, Richard Hermann, the author of the new book From Lemons to Lemonade in the New Legal Job Market, is … [Read More...]
The Difference Between 1L vs. 2L Stressors
Please welcome back 2L guest writer Jaclyn Wishnia to discuss the differences between the stress of 1L and 2L year. As duly noted by the majority of law students, the first year of law school carries a notoriously dreadful reputation that spans continents, even decades. It is characterized by … [Read More...]
Survive Law School: Find Your People
To make it through law school, you're going to need some help. You have to find your people. My People? What Are You Talking About? In law school, you need more than friends - you need allies. A friend is someone you enjoy hanging out with, maybe taking in a movie or grabbing a glass of wine. … [Read More...]
Things I Did, and Did Not, Learn in Law School
With all this talk about whether law schools are teaching the right things, I've been reflecting on what I did, and didn't, learn in law school. Suffice it to say, the exploration is a bit disturbing. … [Read More...]
On Fear and Fearlessness
Lately this quote has been making the rounds: "What would you do if you weren't afraid to fail?" But I'm not sure that's the right question to be asking. Sure, as a mental exercise it might be helpful...I mean, I'd love to be able to snap my fingers and climb Everest, or surf Mavericks, … [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...]
Why You Should (Probably) Read the Cases in Law School
Now that you've been in law school for a while, you're probably wondering if it wouldn't be easier to just learn law from a hornbook, or a commercial outline. Isn't reading cases a total waste of time? Here's some sage advice from my law school friend: … [Read More...]
Why Having a Non-Law School Person to Lean On Is So Important
Today, we're pleased to welcome back Gabriella Martin, 2L extraordinaire, to talk about why it's so important to keep your non-law school people close! I want my mom. This is a phrase that I am unashamed to say passes through my mind on almost a daily basis in law school. And I can bet that I am … [Read More...]
Pen and Chisel Q&A: How to Tackle the “Why X School?” Essay
Working on your law school applications? Please welcome back law school admissions essay expert Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel, who has some timely advice on the dreaded "Why School X?" essay. If you missed any of her other admissions Q&As, check them out here. Q: One of my target … [Read More...]
