I had never heard of document review attorneys, or “doc reviewers” as we’re called, until months after my second bar attempt. At first it sounded like a dream job – they pay you to sit and read documents, and there’s always projects up for grabs? Score!
In fact, I kind of put the position on a pedestal and felt like it was the Golden Goose – a way out of the mundane work I was currently doing for a company that was about to close. Well, in early June, I was finally able to jump onto a document review project, and I can tell you, it was nothing like I had imagined. Below, I’ll outline what it is like, what doc reviewers actually do, and how to combat some of the daily stressors. [Read more…] about Do You Know What Document Review Attorneys Really Do?
For most of us, summer break is the longest break you’ll have from classes. At my school, they encouraged us to take up a summer job, internship, study abroad, or take classes towards our course load in the fall. My first summer, 
If you’ve found your way to this blog post, I’m going to venture to guess that someone told you you’d make a good lawyer. Or you are one of a small sect of people who want to go to law school because they have always dreamed of being a lawyer and helping people.
There are two words you will hear over and over again when you begin law school: “outlines,” and “finals.” These words strike fear into every first semester 1Ls’ hearts. At least, they did for my class. From the moment school started, I felt like I was behind on outlining. It took me until my second time taking the bar to truly understand what outlining is, and why it is so helpful.
Orientation was included on my first day of law school. The hundred or so students in my section sat around while professors explained to us the ins and outs and honors of being a law student. One professor made clear to tell us that there was no point in trying to get a 
Staying physically fit in law school seems like a hopeless cause when you are overwhelmed with reading assignments, extracurriculars, and attempting to have a social life. But, it’s just as important. In fact, exercise has been proven to help memory. It does so by improving our mood and sleep, and by reducing stress and anxiety. A