All the tools you need for law school success
Law school, more often than not, is a life altering experience. This is true not only for the student but also the loved ones around them, especially their parents. While I think my parents are incredibly supportive, here’s a list I still wish I could have given them when I started law school. [Read more…] about For Parents: Helping Your Law Student Get Off to the Right Start
How you take notes during class will determine how you perform on your final exam. While there are many ways to take notes, such as general outlining, mind mapping and charting, one of the most notable ways to create your notes is by using the Cornell note-taking method. [Read more…] about Tips for Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method
One of the most important components of law school studying is how effectively you take class notes. Professors will often take what they discuss in class and use it on the final since not everyone takes effective notes and it will create a curve. So even if you’re keeping up on your readings and understanding the material- without great class notes it could all be inane. When considering what is best when writing or typing your class notes the best method…depends. [Read more…] about The Art of Note-Taking
Students choose to prepare for law school in different ways – whether it’s taking a course to familiarize oneself with the law school environment or going on that last vacation before school starts. However, one type of preparation people often miss out on is deciding how they are going to present themselves in their law school environment. This is an important factor to consider since your professional reputation starts the first day of orientation. Here a few things to think about before your first day: [Read more…] about Protecting Your Law School Reputation
Moving to a new city to attend law school can be intimidating whether it’s just a three-hour drive or a five-hour plane ride. I only moved three hours away, but it was still a huge transition. Here are some things to take into account when making the big move: [Read more…] about How to Survive a Move to a New City to Attend Law School
On campus interviews, lovingly referred to as ‘OCI’, occurs in early to late August and are similar to a college job fair. Several law firms send their representatives to your campus where they conduct short interviews with preselected candidates and if you’re lucky you could have a summer job offer before you start your second year. As a rising 2L, I haven’t gone through the entire OCI process, but this is what I’ve learned so far: [Read more…] about Are You Ready? Gearing Up for On-Campus Interviewing