As the school year ends, many of you are probably gearing up for your first summer clerkship, which might also be your first experience working in a professional work environment. For many, it is an exciting, though slightly intimidating, endeavor. Below are some tips to help ensure that you start off and continue on the right foot. [Read more…] about Five Tips for Excelling in a Professional Workplace as a Summer Law Clerk
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Podcast Episode 198: Pre-1L Life Logistics
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking about ways to minimize the hassle of moving and handling other life logistics as you get ready to start law school.
In this episode we discuss:
- Different (safe) housing and transit options if you have to relocate
- Planning ahead for the move
- How and when to notify a current job that you’re leaving
- Setting up the utilities in your new home
- Cheaper food options that are still a great choice
- Why you don’t have to give up things important to your lifestyle, such as exercise or a religious space
- What do you need for a comfortable living space?
Thanks for listening!
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So You Want a Summer Job Abroad?
As another summer comes upon us I know that there are two primary thoughts on the mind of a law student: 1) will I survive my current summer job and 2) will I find a job for next summer? It’s almost second nature and a necessity for 1L or 2L students to begin strategizing about their summer during the summer before. Although this strategy process is a heavy hurdle to overcome, this process becomes even more difficult for students looking to work overseas, due to the lack of opportunities and the scarcity of information available to provide guidance. However, despite these limitations, I’ve put together this handy guide in the hopes that it will somewhat demystify the process. [Read more…] about So You Want a Summer Job Abroad?
Helpful Note-Taking Apps for Law Students
Whether it’s adding your fifteenth entry to an already lengthy checklist, collaborating with your study group partner on the details of your Criminal Procedure outline or taking notes in your daily class lectures, note taking is a quintessential facet of the law school experience. The ability to take concise and, most importantly, helpful notes about a complex topic is a necessary skill for any lawyer. A skill that’s tested and groomed to perfection during your three years of law school and a skill that can be drastically aided by the ideal app. In today’s world of technology overload there is certainly no shortage of note taking apps to choose from. Whether your preference is more of a simplistic analog style or more of a complex feature-filled app, the options are endless.
So, if you’re interested in trying out a new note taking app, and you’re not sure where to start, this post is for you. I’ve taken the liberty of digging into some of the more popular note taking apps for both Mac and Microsoft users, and I’ve highlighted the features that I believe would be most helpful for any law student.
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Podcast Episode 197: Career Advice from Lawyer & Author Rachel Gezerseh
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with Rachel Gezerseh about how to find a legal job you’ll actually like, and how to break into BigLaw if that’s what you’re looking for.
In this episode we discuss:
- Rachel’s own journey from theater to law
- The importance of exploring different opportunities through informational interviews and networking
- Practical skills you should be developing while in law school to prepare for the job market
- The best ways to break into BigLaw and get a job that would be a great fit for you
- How to shake off the imposter syndrome for good and feel confident in your abilities
- What does it take to be a happy BigLaw lawyer
Thanks for listening!
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Tips for Choosing Courses after 1L Year
During 1L year, most students don’t have the opportunity to choose their own courses. Even those lucky students who get some choice in their courses probably only get to pick one elective during one semester. After a year of having a mandated schedule, it can be exciting (and even relieving) to be able to pick your own courses. However, it can also be overwhelming, as there are many factors that students should consider when choosing courses for their 2L and 3L years. [Read more…] about Tips for Choosing Courses after 1L Year