Are you dissatisfied with law school class discussions about legal doctrine and policy goals? Are you not sure what practice area is a good fit for you? Are you tired of reading cases and doing legal research? Working during the summer gives law students a more comprehensive understanding of what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis, how open questions are dealt with, how a young lawyer supports a team and more. For students who are looking for practice-oriented classes or experiences in law school, doing the work is the best way to learn.
The practice of law is quite different from the law in theory. There are many opportunities to be exposed to legal work, whether at a big law firm or in a district attorney’s office. During the summer, law students are inevitably introduced to something new, whether it’s a substantive legal area, a type of assignment, a specific working style, or a preferred communication method. The learning curve is steep, and it takes time just to get up to the speed. Just remember that the more you put in, the more you will get out of the experience. [Read more…] about 5 Things You Should Do Throughout Your Summer Job or Internship
After a stressful cycle of law school applications, you’ve finally picked your home for the next three years – Congratulations! You may be thinking, so what’s next? You may have heard that the first year of law school, or 1L, is not easy. Whether you are transitioning from working or from your undergraduate studies, law school will be a big change.
Does going to a T14 matter? Like many other aspiring law students, I was determined to go to a T14 law school, and when things didn’t go according to plan, I had to reevaluate how important that actually was to me. Several conversations later, here’s my take on the “T14 or bust” debate.