Throughout law school, I have discovered things that are mysterious and tedious: from taking exams to choosing extracurriculars, from searching for jobs, clerkships, and fellowships to handling the logistics of bar admission. I am now a third year law student, but some things still remain a mystery and I often find myself full of questions. While law school administrators and professors offer helpful resources, I’ve leaned most heavily on the wisdom of students that have come before me. I find that their perspectives and advice to be the most practical, reliable, and insightful. Now as a 3L, I’ve made it a point to make myself available (whether in person, phone, or email) about topics on which I can offer my thoughts.
When you have a million questions, or when you are overwhelmed or confused, you may not even know where to start and what to ask. Below are some questions and sub questions that you can pose to the upperclassmen at your school. Even better, you may want to find students who can speak to the specific classes, professors, or legal organizations that you are interested in.
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