Law School Advice and Tips - By Pasha Law
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Pre-Law Students
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Written by S. Colin Mabrito
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Sunday, 11 November 2007 03:24 |
Of all the educational experiences one goes through in life, none is quite like the first semester of law school. The first semester is humbling, and it’s supposed to be. Not unlike boot camp, it is intended to break down your thought process before it builds it back up. The idea (at least) is that you should come out of it with a whole new way of approaching, analyzing and solving problems. The process can be somewhat uncomfortable. However, there are several ways to make this first semester transformation less jarring. |
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Pre-Law Students
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Written by S. Colin Mabrito
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 00:16 |
The personal statement portion of a law school application is a crucial component in how an admissions committee sees an applicant as a whole. It is also the one area where an applicant can control how he or she is viewed by the school. It represents an opportunity to show the admissions committee the less tangible, positive attributes of the applicant, going far beyond mere GPA and LSAT score. Along these lines there are certain universal requirements for a successful personal statement, as well as mistakes that must be carefully avoided. There are also many different ways to create and structure a personal statement. |
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Current Law Students
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Written by Stacey Scorza
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Wednesday, 31 October 2007 00:13 |
I am sure you have been hearing that time management skills are necessary to succeed ever since you started college. But trust me when I say that it will make law school easier to handle. A set schedule can help you organize your time between reading, brief writing, studying and socializing. |
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Current Law Students
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Written by Stacey Scorza
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 06:23 |
I am of the philosophy that the money you spend on your education is never a waste. However, you cannot blindly dive into the law school abyss without taking some time looking at the numbers. The average law student graduates with a combined graduate and undergraduate debt of $80,754. With annual increases in law school and undergraduate college tuition costs, this cumulative debt number will only rise. Compare this with starting small and medium firm first year associate salaries that have remained low averaging $30,000 to $50,000. |
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Current Law Students
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Written by Jason R. Wolfe
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 06:15 |
With a nod to Shakespeare - To supplement, or not to supplement? That is the question. It won’t be long into your legal education before you are faced with the decision of whether or not to use study aides and commercial outlines. There are scores of companies that offer the latest and greatest in law school study aides; everything from one-page quick reference guides to entire subject matter outlines that can be scores of pages long and everything in between, including books, flash cards, computer programs, and the list goes on. What you as the student must decide is how much you want to rely on these commercial outlines and how much you want to create yourself. |
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Current Law Students
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Written by S. Colin Mabrito
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Thursday, 18 October 2007 06:11 |
A law school education is more than a random assortment of unrelated classes and jobs. It is a process whose value can be maximized through the selection of the right summer internship.
One of the ultimate goals of attending law school is, of course, to be employed after its completion. The summer internship is the most practical way to discover what interests you, as well as to land a job you want. After all, many employers view this time as an extended interview process. Therefore, students should treat this as an opportunity to show employers their legal prowess, willingness to work diligently, and interest in the position. |
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Current Law Students
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Written by Stephen M. Gross
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Tuesday, 09 October 2007 13:06 |
Groups study sessions can be an important part of your law school experience. Not only will they help you further your educational goals, these sessions can also help you make the adjustment from undergraduate to law school student. In these sessions, you will meet other first and second year law students who want to strengthen their writing skills, learn more about how to dissect a case and how to formulate intelligent arguments using case law. Some law schools offer group study sessions, but you are free to join one of many independent groups started by students at any time. |
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Law School Graduates
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Written by Jason R. Wolfe
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Monday, 08 October 2007 01:39 |
The cover letter is a critical part of the application packet regardless of whether it’s an application for a clerkship, an internship or a job. The cover letter expresses your interest in the position and also serves to explain certain items on your resume. By understanding what purpose the cover letter serves, we are able to craft a letter that will get you from the big stack of resumes to the short stack.
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Current Law Students
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Written by Stacey Scorza
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Thursday, 04 October 2007 00:42 |
Everyone “networks”, whether it’s through people you meet at work, or “friends-of-friends” met at parties and other social gatherings. However, networking encompasses a lot more people than you may think; law school is another place where people network, meeting fellow classmates and professors, guest conference speakers, and school advisors. The key is to view networking as a symbiotic relationship, introducing others to your “contacts” and finding that they will gladly introduce you to people as well. Chances are when you begin law school, your mind is focused on surviving Civil Procedure and not chatting to classmates with an eye on building your professional network.
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Current Law Students
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Written by Stacey Scorza
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Wednesday, 12 September 2007 09:47 |
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You may think it is too early to begin thinking about your resume. You may not even sit for a bar examination for what feels like years from now. Well, think again. It is never too early to start engaging in activities that make your resume more attractive to future employers.
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Current Law Students
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Written by Jason R. Wolfe
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Wednesday, 05 September 2007 11:26 |
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Finding the appropriate balance is crucial for success in all areas of life, law school included. Now that the process of getting into law school is complete having taken the LSAT and been accepted, we must find the appropriate balance between school and life. When striking this balance try to remember the following: - Law school is a marathon, not a sprint
- Friends and family will be there after law school - don’t forget about them
- The world continues to spin, even when we are in law school
- Focus on the goal and not on the speed-bumps that may be encountered along the way
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