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Flipping Out About the Bar Exam? An MBE Expert is Here to Help
I remember well the unpleasantness of preparing for the Multistate Bar Examination. Even after weeks of preparation, I was still completely convinced I'd failed afterwards! Not a fun test. That's why I'm very excited to have Sean Silverman here to talk about how to prepare for the MBE. Sean is an … [Read More...]
Should I Become a Lawyer? Some Advice from the Author of Best Friends at the Bar
Today I'm very excited to have Susan Smith Blakely, author of Best Friends at the Bar: What Women Need to Know about a Career in the Law, here to talk about the challenges women face in the legal profession, and how they can be overcome. Susan has another book coming out soon, so keep an eye … [Read More...]
It Is Time for Law Firm Leadership to “Lean In”
Today we’re delighted to welcome back Susan Smith Blakely, author of the Best Friends at the Bar book series. Today she is discussing the "Lean In" mentality and what it really means for women in law careers. Welcome Back, Susan! “Lean In,” coined by Sheryl Sandberg of Google and … [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...]
Rejecting the Male Definitions of Success
What rules are you playing by in your life and your career? Today we're delighted to welcome back Susan Smith Blakely, author of the Best Friends at the Bar book series, to discuss a provocative question: Do you need to change your definition of success so it's less "male" to truly … [Read More...]
Exam Prep in a Nutshell
The time has changed, the days are getting shorter. What's that sound? Ah, yes, the sound of panicking law students! Sorry, everyone. Exam time is on the horizon. Before you start hyperventilating, take a deep breath. It's time to establish an Exam Action Plan. (It's much more effective if … [Read More...]
What Makes a Mentor?
Today, we welcome back 2L contributor, Gabriella Martin, to talk about the value of having and being a mentor. What is the point of mentor? Why is it a term that seems to be mentioned by every attorney you’ll meet, regardless of their field? Before coming to law school, I thought about this a … [Read More...]
What Law School Classes Should You Take?
3L Michelle Williams, author of the excellent Introvert's Guide to Law School Networking returns with advice on a very important topic -- deciding which law school classes to take. During 1L year, I spent absolutely no time thinking about how to choose classes for 2L year. The week before 2L year … [Read More...]
“Keep Your Eyes On Your Own Paper” – A Law Student’s Guide To Staying True To YOU
Today we've got a fantastic guest post from Desiree Moore of Greenhorn Legal about a lesson from elementary school that applies equally well to law school. Without further ado: As kids, we are told to "keep our eyes on our own paper." … [Read More...]
Subject to Interpretation: Can We Talk About Fashion?
Does it really matter what you wear as a lawyer? Shouldn't you be judged on how brilliant your briefs are, not on whether your nail polish is chipped or your shirt is wrinkled? Maybe, but we all know that's not how it works in the real world. Guest poster Juliana Siconolfi returns with a simple … [Read More...]
I Didn’t Get a Clerkship! Now What?
Today, we're thrilled to welcome back Fairuz Abdullah, Associate Director for Public Interest and Clerkship Programs at UC-Hastings School of Law. In Fairuz's first post, she talked about what the future holds for 2L applicants. Now she's back to address a question on many minds -- what should you … [Read More...]
Why Now Might be the Perfect Time to Go to Law School
Think you want to be a lawyer? There's no avoiding the consensus decision that you're probably making a bad choice. But is that really true? Nathan Fox, LSAT guru and non-practicing lawyer, is here to argue that now might actually be the perfect time to apply! Welcome back, Nathan. … [Read More...]
Survive Law School: Find Your People
To make it through law school, you're going to need some help. You have to find your people. My People? What Are You Talking About? In law school, you need more than friends - you need allies. A friend is someone you enjoy hanging out with, maybe taking in a movie or grabbing a glass of wine. … [Read More...]
7 Reasons You Should Do Pro Bono Work (Even If It’s Sometimes Really Annoying)
I want to get this out of the way right in the beginning -- if your idea of pro bono work is that you parachute in like a white knight for a few hours to "fight for justice" and fix the life of an eternally grateful client, please stop. It's not like that, and you'll just be disappointed. Your … [Read More...]
