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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably gained a lot of weight during quarantine. At least it feels like I have, but I can’t confirm until I [try to] put on my next pair of jeans.
Working from home has been a unique challenge for some and a dream come true for others. It’s hard to stay healthy while trying not to eat 8 meals a day! But staying healthy is more than just working out every day, and I want to show you how. [Read more…] about Staying Healthy While Working from Home
For many students, the end of the semester means outlining, flash cards, bar graphs, study groups, and any other manner of exam prep. But it also means trying to cobble together a semester’s worth of notes—some handwritten, some typed, some in full paragraphs, others in cryptic half-sentences that are impossible to comprehend six weeks after they were written. Every semester, there’s the vow to avoid this part of the exam prep process, and every semester it happens again. So how can you help out your future self, and create notes that are useful before, during, and after each class? [Read more…] about Preparing Notes for Exam-Readiness Before, During, and After Class
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re combining two hot topics — networking and the coronavirus — and discussing with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones how to stay on the radar of potential employers over the next several months, until Winter OCI begins.
In this episode we discuss:
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People think prosecutors deal with the most angry, dangerous, and undesirable elements within the justice system. While this may be true (sort of) some of the most explosive passion, anger, and raw animus can be seen in the context of family law cases. I recall, during my first few weeks as a family law attorney being blown away at the things people would say and do to each other in the context of a divorce or post-dissolution matter. [Read more…] about Family Ties: The Challenges of Family Law
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
For whatever reason, there can be an inordinate amount of pressure to join a study group in law school, particularly during the first year. While study groups seem to have risen up as a “necessary” element of law school success, their effectiveness can vary greatly based on the group itself, and the individual learning style of students. A study group will not translate to success for all students by any means. Like many other decisions in law school, the decision to join a study group is highly individual, and students should consider a number of things when deciding whether or not to join one. [Read more…] about 6 Things to Think about When Considering a Study Group