All the tools you need for law school success
A few weeks ago, I was down at my alma mater listening to talks from winners of the Kravis Prize (an award given annually to a deserving nonprofit).
I had the opportunity to meet Roy Prosterman, the founder of Landesa. Landesa is an NGO based out of Seattle, Washington, which helps distribute land rights in developing countries, specifically in China, India, and many nations in Africa. [Read more…] about Why the World Still Needs Lawyers Like You
On April 13, 2013 we hosted a conference called Catapult 2013: Tools for a 21st Century Legal Career.
After a great morning session, a fabulous lunch, and some empowering small group workshops, an amazing panel of experts came together to talk about the sharing economy. Some of the most exciting and disruptive companies to emerge in recent years are part of “the sharing economy.”
Check out some of the highlights below!
[Read more…] about Catapult 2013 — Emerging Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy
If you’re thinking about being a litigator — whether in moot court or for real — you’ll want to pay attention to this guest post. Why? Because it talks about two things that are critical to success at trial:
Now, I know a lot of legal types aren’t very visual, but — guess what — your jurors are. Learning how to make compelling trial graphics will give you a leg up in any litigation-related employment context.
So, stay tuned for info about a freeware timeline maker that integrates with PowerPoint, explained by its creator, Jordan Summers!
[Read more…] about A Tool for Litigation Success: Easily Make Timelines in PowerPoint
On April 13, 2013 we hosted a conference called Catapult 2013: Tools for a 21st Century Legal Career.
After a great morning session and a fabulous lunch, we reconvened for four small-group workshops where attendees had a chance to really dig in and interact with the speakers.
These included:
Check out some of the highlights below!
As law students around the country continue to prepare for final exams, many students are wondering if it is worth their time to write out practice exams. Isn’t reading and outlining enough? I argue, no!
Writing out practice exams is worth your time because you will be able to work on key exam-taking skills. [Read more…] about Do You Need to Write Out Practice Exams?
As exams ramp up at law schools everywhere, you can’t shake a stick without hitting another “How to Succeed on Law School Exams” piece.
Unfortunately, a lot of this advice is contradictory (“You have to outline!” “Outlining is a waste of time, just read supplements and take practice exams!” “Practice exams are a waste of time!”). Okay, probably no one ever said practice exams are a waste of time, but you get the idea.
Here’s the thing…your mileage may vary! What works for one person isn’t necessarily going to work for their law school BFF.
Difficult though it may be, you’ve got to trust yourself, your knowledge of how you learn best, and your intuition. That’s the only way to figure out what’s best for you.