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How to Stay Resilient in Law School
Please welcome back guest writer Alexandra Muskat to discuss an important quality for any law student - resilience! When I started law school, I was incapable of taking any of the steps I’m going to lay out below. In fact, it took all of my first year and half of the second, to learn I was even … [Read More...]
Please, I Beg You, Get a Website!
Okay, if you're a solo practitioner, or really any kind of hire-able lawyer who doesn't currently have at least a basic website -- please, I beg you, GET ONE. How in the world am I supposed to refer you business otherwise? Do you seriously think my friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend, who's called me … [Read More...]
Rock OCI and Get the Job You Want: Introduction
First things first: what is OCI, anyway? On Campus Interviewing The name varies, but most law schools have some variant of on campus interviewing, or OCI. Basically, a bunch of law firms send representatives to a single location (either on campus or in a nearby hotel) and these people conduct … [Read More...]
Do I Think You Should Go to Law School?
Let's be clear about this. If you came to me and asked if I thought you should go to law school, I'd probably say "No." Frankly, I have no idea what you should do, but I'd still say "No." Why? Because I don't want to be too encouraging. If you really, really, deep-down really want to be a … [Read More...]
Leaving Litigation: What Happens When You Quit?
Previously, Elaine explained her background and motivations for leaving her BigLaw litigation job, and talked about the pre-logistics of doing so. Today, it's on to what happens when you finally DO give notice, and what it's like to go to cocktail parties when you're not working! When did I … [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...]
Surviving 1L: Should You Join a Study Group?
My first week of law school, I heard a rumor (which I'm pretty sure was true), that one of my classmates was forming a study group. Great, right? What's not to like. However, this study group was special -- you could only join if you'd gone to Harvard for undergrad! After I finished cracking up … [Read More...]
It’s More Than Presents and Overeating: How to Make Winter Break Work You
Please welcome back Mark Livingston, guest writer and 3L, to talk about some strategies for making the most of your job search during winter break. As we approach the pain of finals and the euphoria of the end of the semester, it’s time to think about the big picture. Of course, you have earned … [Read More...]
1L Exams Start in a Week! What Should You Be Doing?
Believe it or not, December is here! Which means most law schools start exams in the next week or so. Scary thought, right? When you stop hyperventilating, let's talk about what you should be doing now to be ready for your first exam. (Hint: It's not adding an extra 20 pages to your 100-page … [Read More...]
How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews #2: Request an Informational Interview
Once you’ve identified your target interviewees, it’s time to reach out and ask each of them to meet with you and share their experiences. Example Script for Requesting Informational Interviews Here’s a basic script to follow, for a phone or email request: … [Read More...]
Want to Make a Good Impression at Your Law Firm Job? Check Out This Interview with Greenhorn Legal!
I'm very excited about today's interview with Desiree Moore, President and founder of Greenhorn Legal. They're filling a huge gap in law school education, namely getting students ready to actually, you know, practice law! Today Desiree's talking about how to make the transition from school to … [Read More...]
Kate’s Counsel: Chill Out About Exams
Just in the nick of time, Kate McGuinness returns with some words of hard-earned wisdom about law school exams & your future career! In an astonishing display of clairvoyance, I will correctly predict the emotional state of each of the nation’s law students. Ta-da, it’s anxiety. Exam … [Read More...]
Law School Truth #2: You Are Not Your Grades
Right about now, misery is descending at law schools around the country. Is it the weather? The darkness? The after-holidays bloat? Nope, it's the bane of every law student's existence -- GRADES. Are Grades Inherently Evil? There's nothing wrong with grades, in theory. It's useful to be tested … [Read More...]
Law Firm Hiring Partners Talk About What They’re Looking For
Are you interviewing for summer associate jobs? If so, I strongly suggest you watch this Bloomberg Law video series. (And I'm not just saying that because I'm in it. Trust me, I'm the low man on the totem pole here -- the rest of the guests are seriously impressive BigLaw hiring partners and … [Read More...]
