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Four Useful Tips for Legal Networking on a Budget
If you're looking for a legal job, you know you need to network. Right? Well, that can get expensive -- which is tricky when you have no income! We're thrilled to welcome Jenny L. Maxey, author of "Barrister on a Budget: Investing in Law School…without Breaking the Bank" who's here to share some … [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...]
Nervous About 1L Exams? Here’s Advice From a Rockstar Tutor
If you're starting to get nervous about law school exams, it's your lucky day! Here's some fantastic advice about getting ready for law school exams from Lee Faller Burgess, founder of Amicus Tutoring. Lee's an honors law school grad with a background in psychology, consulting, and tutoring -- … [Read More...]
Can the Right Type of Music Help You Study?
Please welcome back Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss how the right music could help your studying. Whether you’re in the middle of a marathon outlining session or just trying to get through the next reading … [Read More...]
My Law School Morning Routine
This week we welcome back guest writer Cathlyn Melvin to talk about her morning routine to get ready for law school. My earliest class this semester is 9am. Hallelujah. I like to have time to myself in the mornings: I’m happiest when I can accomplish a few things before I get started with my work … [Read More...]
Minimalism in Law School: How Paring Down Can Help You Succeed
Please welcome back guest writer Jennifer Warren, attorney and Academic Achievement Coordinator at Oklahoma City University School of Law, to discuss how minimalism may help you to succeed in law school. In college I often joked that I could fit all of my possessions into a single duffle bag. It … [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...]
Changing Paths: Becoming an Attorney as a Second Career
This week we welcome back guest writer Mark Livingston to talk about his path to becoming an attorney after another career. During the 20th Century, it was common for people to have one job for a lifetime. People would begin working for one company, and decades later, retire from that same … [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...]
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...]
With Punctuation, It’s the Little Things
Please welcome back Keri Clapp, professor and tutor for the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox, to discuss the importance of proper punctuation, as well as strategies to ensure your writing is clear and leaves a good impression on your reader. Commas, periods, and semi-colons may be the … [Read More...]
Make Your Clerkship Application Shine: Letters of Recommendation
The Ideal Recommender The most desirable recommender is someone who: knows you well on a personal level thinks that you are nice, intelligent, and hard-working can write a convincing letter on your behalf In a perfect world, this person would also be a rock star professor with amazing … [Read More...]
How to Get Your Law School Study Group to Actually Study
Today, we're happy to welcome attorney Jennifer Warren to talk about study groups. Some people swear by them, others find them a waste of time. Here are some tips on making sure your law school study group (should you decide to have one) is as effective and efficient as possible! Law school study … [Read More...]
Pen & Chisel Q&A: Is Your Law School Personal Statement Too Vague?
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...]
