For most law students, the rapid spread of the Coronavirus has upended student routines nearly overnight. For months I read the news with great sympathy towards communities that were hard-hit by the virus, but never really considered that my own day-to-day life would be heavily impacted. Even when a few cases were confirmed in my state, I still didn’t expect any major changes aside from increased hygienic precautions to be implemented, especially at school. [Read more…] about A Law Student’s Reaction to the Coronavirus
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Three Books to Read During 3L Year
Oh 3L year. A culmination of challenges, flexibility and dare I say fun? A year marred by the onslaught of senioritis, triggered by the impending close to a rigorous chapter. However, in addition to these feelings, 3L year as I can best remember, felt like I was being perched on the precipice of the unknown. I felt like I finally mastered law school, but how in the world would I master what’s next if I had no idea what to expect? Was I signed up for the right bar prep course? Was I already behind on my bar exam preparation? Would I ever get a post grad job or did I miss class again this morning? (I’m just joking, but not really). Do you find yourself having similar thoughts? Then it might be time for a good book for motivation. Yes, I know that reading for leisure is honestly a privilege in law school, but if there were ever a time that you have the flexibility to plug through a good book during law school, 3L year would be it. [Read more…] about Three Books to Read During 3L Year
Podcast Episode 234: How Will Transferring Law Schools Impact the Job Search? (w/Sadie Jones)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones here with us to talk about the career aspects of transferring law schools.
In this episode we discuss:
- Will transferring help you get a better job for 2L summer and later on?
- How the OCI process might work at the new school
- Formulating your reasons for transferring in preparation for job interviews
- Do firms look at the original school or only the graduation school?
- Are there any downsides to transferring from a job search point of view?
- Types of career-enhancing options available to transfer students
- Overall, is transferring seen as a positive or more of a negative?
Thanks for listening!
How To Bounce Back If Your Grades Were Disappointing
Say it with me, “bad grades do not equate to a bad student.” More future looking, bad grades don’t equate to a bad lawyer either. However, grades do matter to most employers, and I’m sure they matter to you. So if your grades aren’t falling into the category that you want them to, you can still bounce back. No GPA is set in stone. [Read more…] about How To Bounce Back If Your Grades Were Disappointing
Podcast Episode 233: Starting a Small Law Firm (w/guest Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist)
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with guest Stephanie Everett — President at Lawyerist and co-author of the recent book The Small Firm Roadmap — about the process of starting and growing a law practice.
In this episode we discuss:
- Stephanie’s background and her work at Lawyerist
- Is it realistic to plan to start a firm right out of law school?
- The types of experiences that will help you prepare for a solo practice
- Common misconceptions about owning a business
- Why is it an exciting time to be starting a practice?
- The Lawyers for Equal Justice program
- What useful advice you can find in the book The Small Firm Roadmap
Thanks for listening!
How to Use Your Spring Break Effectively
Spring Break is on its way and we are all ready for a breather from classes and our ordinary commitments. But it’s short and precious, and can slip away so fast! So let’s talk about how to use it effectively so we’re not lamenting lost time when classes begin again.
When it comes right down to it, you can use your break for three things: (1) a true vacation from work; (2) catching up; or (3) getting ahead. But how to decide? Here are some things to consider when making your decision to help you get the most out of Spring Break. [Read more…] about How to Use Your Spring Break Effectively