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Our faces are hidden behind three layers of cotton. Our voices are muffled, and important non-verbal cues are missing. As we try to communicate complicated concepts in the classroom, those barriers to understanding can lead to confusion and frustration—for us and for our listeners.
With a little effort and practice, though, we can be heard and understood every time. Here’s how. [Read more…] about How to Be Heard and Understood Through Your Mask
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today’s episode is based on a listener’s question on how to use the reading period effectively. Assuming you’re getting the traditional reading week this semester, we have some tips on what to do (and what not to do) to maximize its use.
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[Read more…] about Podcast Episode 268: How to Best Use the Reading Week in Law School
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
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today’s episode, as part of our “Listen and Learn” series, we’re discussing Section 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code. Join us for a review on why this section is called “The Battle of the Forms” and how it applies between merchants and non-merchants.
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[Read more…] about Podcast Episode 267: Listen and Learn — UCC 2-207 (“The Battle of the Forms”)
The Fall semester sometimes seems to go on forever, however, at the same time, somehow it is already the middle of the semester! With the hustle and bustle of law school, sometimes it is easy to get lost in the daily grind of classes, studying, and working. You are working hard and getting your stuff done, and time seems to fly right past you! That is why it is important to check in with yourself regularly to make sure you are on track and feeling good throughout the semester. So, here is a guide for a mid-semester check-in and some advice to get you through the rest of the semester. [Read more…] about Health and Wellness in Law School – Mid-Semester Checklist and Advice
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about how the OCI process will be different this year and what to do to prepare for upcoming virtual interviews.
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[Read more…] about Podcast Episode 266: Preparing for Virtual OCI (w/Sadie Jones)