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Law Students Deserve Better Than “Get Tough or Get Out”
This week we welcome back guest writer Mihal Ansik, tutor for the Bar Exam Toolbox. She discusses the latest statistics on mental health issues and substance abuse in the legal profession. In 1986, the year that I was born, Dr. Andrew Benjamin published the first in a series of studies focused on … [Read More...]
Had Enough? Time to Quit and Hit the Open Road!
Maybe you remember hearing about a law firm associate who quit his job to walk across the country? Wait, did that really happen? Yes, it did. Meet Tyler Coulson. He spent eight months walking across the entire country with his dog, Mabel, giving him lots of time to think about life, and the … [Read More...]
What I Did Differently my 2L Year and How I Raised my GPA by .5 – A Rising 3L Perspective
Please welcome back 3L Shirlene Armstrong to discuss how she improved her GPA between 1L and 2L years and the lessons she learned. At the end of my 1L year, I was a bit disappointed in myself. I had always been an overachiever and school came naturally to me. I enjoyed learning and studying, for … [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...]
LSAT Prep Options: Next Step Test Preparation
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 Next Step Test Preparation, which specializes exclusively in one-on-one … [Read More...]
3 Things You Need To Know About LSAT Arguments
Worried about the LSAT? We’re delighted to welcome back Robert M. Fojo from LSAT Freedom to share and explain three things you should know about LSAT arguments that will help you build a strong foundation for doing well on the LSAT. Good luck! Here's Robert . . . The LSAT is built on … [Read More...]
My School Dropped How Much in the *#(*&@#!$# Rankings?!?
If you haven't heard by now, the new U.S. News law school rankings have arrived, like a steaming turd on the front doorstep of certain law schools. Why? Because U.S. News incorporated more granular job data into the rankings, and -- well -- the picture's not pretty. What Changed? … [Read More...]
How to Combat Stress and the 2L Law School Slump – Top Ten Suggestions
Please welcome back our 2L guest writer Shirlene Armstrong! She discusses the 2L perspective on combatting stress and the inevitable law school slump. You are an overstressed, overworked law student. You have worked hard in order to get into law school and now you are in the middle of your legal … [Read More...]
Six Misguided Law Students You’ll Encounter
When it comes to law school, I think Tolstoy’s got it wrong. The types of “unhappy” law students (or at least those who are unhappy when grades come out) are pretty easy to categorize. Recognize yourself in any of these archetypes? It’s not too late to change course: … [Read More...]
My Federal Debt and Me: The Truth About Income Based Repayment
Please welcome Marina Modlin, wills and trusts attorney and author of The Independence Track -- a resource for freelance attorneys. Today, Marina is sharing her student loan story and what she's learned about Income Based Repayment (IBR). Welcome, Marina! So, the other day I called the people … [Read More...]
Can You Start Your Own Firm Right Out of Law School? Here’s Someone Who’s Actually Doing It!
Today's interview is with Ruth Carter, who's got a fantastic story to tell. Known for her daring antics and outgoing personality, Ruth is a 2011 law student graduate from Arizona State University and a co-founder of Improv AZ. Once she has her law license, she plans to open a virtual law office … [Read More...]
Speaking My Truth: Mental Health in Law School
Please welcome back Gabriella Martin, 2L law student at Quinnipiac University School of Law, who writes about managing mental health issues in law school. My mental health isn’t something I usually advertise. Of course, it’s not necessarily a secret (especially now), but the truth of the matter … [Read More...]
Where Should You Apply To Law School?
Some people argue that you should only go to law school if you get into a “top” school. The definition of “top” varies, but could include the top three schools (Yale, Harvard, Stanford), the top 14 schools, the top school in a given geographic area, or some combination thereof. Like it or not, … [Read More...]
What (Some Of) the Rest of the World Looks Like: Armenia, Part One
When you tell people you're vacationing in Armenia, you tend to get one of three reactions: "What?" "Where?" or "Why?" As it turns out, Armenia is a beautiful, fascinating country, one you might like to consider for your next trip abroad! (Assuming you're okay with car-sized potholes, as we'll … [Read More...]
