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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...]
Courage is Rehearsed: Managing Fear During Public Performances
This week we welcome guest writer Paul Dumont to talk about lessons learned from coaching gymnastics and how those can apply to law school and the bar exam. From 1988 until 2016, for fun, income, and my own development, I devoted more than 10,000 hours to coaching boys in the Junior Olympic … [Read More...]
Avoiding The “Slings And Arrows” Of Outrageous Case Briefing Misfortune And Getting To What’s Important
This week we welcome guest writer and 3L, Mark Livingston, to discuss how to get started with case briefing as a new law student. I remember, not so fondly, the first case I tried to brief in law school. It was Todd v. Danner, 17 Ind. App. 368, 46 N.E. 829 (1897). I remember briefing this case, … [Read More...]
Pen & Chisel Q&A: Tackling Subjective Grammar Issues in the Personal Statement
Here at The Girl’s Guide, we get tons of questions from law school applicants about how to best frame their application story. Rather than making stuff up that may or may not be right, we’re bringing in the big guns! Please welcome Eileen Conner, founder of Pen and Chisel, who has agreed to serve … [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...]
Three Women Who Are a Reminder That You Can Persevere
This week we welcome back guest writer Christen Morgan to discuss some well-known female role models and what lessons we can learn from them. Woman; the epitome of strength, resilience, courage and empathy in human form. The personification of power and perseverance and if we’re keeping it all … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Cover Letter
Although each judge will receive a personalized cover letter via the magic of mail merge, it is rather unrealistic to think that you’ll write a completely personal letter to each judge. Name Drop If You Can If you have a particular connection to a judge, you should mention it in the cover letter. … [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...]
The Challenges for Women in In-House Legal Roles
This week our guest writer, an in-house attorney, discusses the unique challenges of being a woman attorney in an in-house legal role and how she has dealt with these challenges. Even as more women graduate from law school than ever before, carving out a successful legal career as a woman can be … [Read More...]
Craft a Law School Application That Gets You In: The Second Question You Must Answer
The Big Three: Why Here? The second critical question your application needs to answer is why this specific law school makes sense for you. You Do Have a Reason For Applying, Don't You? Let’s be realistic – most people are simply applying to the most highly ranked schools they think they can … [Read More...]
Which of Your Selves Comes Forward as a Lawyer?
Please welcome Kate McGuinness back to talk about how career (and life) plans might evolve to reveal different "selves," and how to handle this situation when it occurs. Without further ado...here's Kate! I have several different selves rattling around inside. No, I’m not suggesting multiple … [Read More...]
The Leaky Pipeline: LSAT and Law School Applications (with Podcast)
Today, we're excited to announce the third episode of Law School Transparency's podcast mini-series about women in the law. This week's theme is the leaky pipeline for women in the legal profession, which starts even before students enter law school. For the next few weeks, we'll be running … [Read More...]
Job Hunting for 3Ls and Recent Law Grads: What Do You Want?
In part two of our job-hunting series for 3Ls and recent law grads, Katie Slater of Career Infusion Coaching discusses a critical -- and often overlooked -- set of questions: What do you actually want to do? What suits you? If you missed part one, you can catch up here. Now, without further ado, … [Read More...]
Self-Care During Exam Preparation
This week we welcome back guest writer Briana Borgolini to talk about how to get through exams and keep your mental health and personal well-being on track by continuing your self-care! As relieving as it can be to know that the end of the semester is near (and a break is inevitably impending), … [Read More...]
