When the end of the semester is approaching, it’s time to realistically assess where you are in your exam preparation. This can be a stressful time for most law students because not only does the end of the semester bring exams, but it also typically brings paper deadlines, presentations and oral arguments. It seems overwhelming, but with some careful planning you can get ahead of things and more effectively manage your work. Below are some things you should be doing as finals approach. [Read more…] about What You Should be Doing as Finals Approach
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Tips for Managing the End of 1L Year
The second semester of 1L year can feel at times better, and at times worse than the first. On the one hand, you should have a better idea of what to expect and how to manage your work. On the other hand, your professors probably expect that you can handle more work, and at many schools, you may have an extra course to tackle. As the semester comes to a close, the increased volume of work and pressure of finals can start to feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to reduce your stress! [Read more…] about Tips for Managing the End of 1L Year
OCI Tips for Rising 2Ls
OCI can be an overwhelming experience under non-pandemic circumstances, and for many students it has become even more so with the uncertainty of COVID-19. With most schools pushing OCI back to early 2021, the traditional BigLaw hiring timeline has been completely upended. While this delay isn’t what students were expecting, there is still plenty to do to ensure a smooth OCI process. [Read more…] about OCI Tips for Rising 2Ls
Maintaining Personal Relationships in Law School
It’s no secret that law school is an all-consuming endeavor. Even your friends and family with no background in the legal field have probably heard stories about how rigorous and draining law school is. Unfortunately, these horror stories can often ring true, at least to some extent. While your free time will be drastically limited for three years (if not even longer), it doesn’t mean that you will never be able to spend time with your friends and family. In fact, making time to keep in touch with the people you love can often help you be happier and more successful during law school. [Read more…] about Maintaining Personal Relationships in Law School
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Supplements in Law School
Even if you’re new to law school, chances are you’ve heard quite a bit of buzz about supplements. A quick internet search will reveal list after list of the best supplements for every subject that students just must have to succeed. While supplements can be useful when used responsibly (that is, as a supplement and not as a primary resource), they can easily do more harm than good if overused, or relied upon exclusively. Fortunately, there are a few things you can keep in mind to make sure you’re using supplements effectively. [Read more…] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Supplements in Law School
Preparing to Start Law School in the Time of COVID-19
If you’ve decided to move forward with your decision to attend law school in the fall, you will most likely experience something a bit different than the 1Ls of years past (if you are having trouble deciding whether you should defer your start, we’ve recently done a podcast discussing things you might want to consider). While there is a possibility that some schools will open for in-person learning, it seems unlikely that social distancing will be completely relaxed to allow for pre-COVID-19 levels of “normal.” Further, some law schools may choose to take precautions and stay virtual, or at least offer a virtual option. Regardless of which school you’re attending, business as usual seems unlikely. Circumstances are continuing to change rapidly, and there are some things you should keep in mind to be as adaptable as possible your first semester. [Read more…] about Preparing to Start Law School in the Time of COVID-19