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Why the World Still Needs Lawyers Like You

May 22, 2013 By Lee Burgess Leave a Comment

world lampA 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

Catapult 2013 — Emerging Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy

May 2, 2013 By Lee Burgess Leave a Comment

On April 13, 2013 we hosted a conference called Catapult 2013: Tools for a 21st Century Legal Career.Catapult 2013

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!

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A Tool for Litigation Success: Easily Make Timelines in PowerPoint

May 1, 2013 By Law School Toolbox Team 3 Comments

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:

  1. A solid, easily understood, timeline of the case
  2. Compelling visuals

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!

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Catapult 2013 — Small-Group Workshops

April 30, 2013 By Alison Monahan Leave a Comment

On April 13, 2013 we hosted a conference called Catapult 2013: Tools for a 21st Century Legal Career.Catapult 2013

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:

  • Starting and Growing a Solo Practice, Ethically and Effectively
  • Putting Social Media and Online Publishing to Work for Your Career
  • Where Are You Going, and How Are You Going to Get There?
  • Use Your Smarts, Keep Your Sanity, Be the Best: Concrete Tools for a Terrific Career

Check out some of the highlights below!

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Do You Need to Write Out Practice Exams?

April 27, 2013 By Lee Burgess 6 Comments

1380082_13568771As 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?

Law School Exam Advice: To Each His Own

April 23, 2013 By Alison Monahan 5 Comments

Baking CookiesAs 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.

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