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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...]
Is Balance Possible in the Legal Profession? We Interview Lawyer/Yogi Flynn Coleman
Just in time for final exams, we're thrilled to welcome Flynn Coleman, lawyer, yogi, and founder of SAMYA Practice, who has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share about staying balanced as a law student and lawyer. Why don't you brew a nice cup of tea, breathe deeply, and settle in? … [Read More...]
Why “Get Over It” Isn’t Helpful Advice
If you spend time in discussions about "women in the law," you'll pretty quickly run into a particular Type, which, frankly, I've had about enough of. I'm not naming any names, and it really doesn't matter exactly who any of this is based on. Imagine it's an amalgamation -- because it is. I'd never … [Read More...]
How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews #4: What Did You Learn?
While the informational interview is fresh in your mind, take the time to record your impressions. Include a brief description of: what the interviewee does in an average day at work the details of their work environment what you would like and dislike about this particular job If … [Read More...]
I’m a 1L/2L, Why Should I Care About the Bar Exam?
Please welcome back Shirlene Armstrong, guest writer and future bar exam taker, to discuss why it's never too early to think about your bar exam preparation! The bar exam is usually considered the most dreaded exam a law student must eventually face, but you also must pass in order to become a … [Read More...]
Managing Time in Law School
Please welcome guest writer Alexa Galloway, a current 2L in the San Francisco Bay area! Today, Alexa shares with us some practical tips for time management in law school. Time is always of the essence in law school, and how you spend it can determine your success. Below are some ideas on how to … [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...]
The Types of Professors You’ll Encounter in Law School
Please welcome back Jaclyn Wishnia, 2L guest writer from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She discusses the different types of professors you will inevitably meet in law school. Society has assigned a stereotype for the majority of industries within the workforce. For example, the legal … [Read More...]
Craft a Law School Application That Gets You In: Perfect Your Résumé
Although not dissimilar from the résumé you’d prepare for a job search, your law school application résumé should highlight the experiences you’ve had that are most relevant to success in law school and the legal profession. Specifically, focus on leadership, public speaking, and your reading, … [Read More...]
Should I Retake the LSAT?
Despite your best efforts, your LSAT score just isn’t what you wanted it to be. Maybe it’s significantly below your practice tests, or perhaps you weren’t feeling well or just know that you had a bad day. Should you retake? You should only consider retaking the LSAT if two things are true. … [Read More...]
12 Things I’d Do if I Were An Unemployed 3L
With all the gloom and doom reporting out lately (only half of graduating law students can expect jobs! and so forth), I've been thinking about what someone who's graduating from law school in a couple of months without a job offer can do, right now, to improve their prospects. I don't guarantee … [Read More...]
5 Non-Obvious Things to Do When You Start Law School
There's a ton of (virtual) ink being spilled these days over what to do as a new law student. Everything from "buy all your books and read ahead" to "hire a tutor to explain the Rule Against Perpetuities." (I only wish I was making that last one up. For the record, don't do it.) Since I don't … [Read More...]
Leaving Litigation: What Comes Next?
If you've read the prior posts in this series (about Elaine's motivations for leaving BigLaw litigation, her pre-planning, and what happened when she gave notice), you're probably on the edge of your seat wondering what came next?!? What did she end up doing, and how did she get the job? Well, … [Read More...]
Navigating Law School as a Non-Traditional Student
Please welcome back guest writer Kala Mueller, Director of Public Interest Programs at the University of Nebraska College of Law. She's discussing how to handle law school if you're not a "traditional" student. Most people equate “non-traditional” with being older, but if a “traditional” student … [Read More...]
