Protecting Law Clerks from Harassment
The Legal Accountability Project’s goal is to ensure that as many law clerks as possible have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support and resources to those who do not.
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JD Advising Makes Law School Prep Course Free
JD Advising recently made its law school prep course completely free. The goal behind making this course free was to provide access to all students who wished to succeed in law school, including first-generation students. This course has immediately become a go-to resource for students across
Building Your Law School Budget
It’s never too late or too early to create your law school budget. And always a good idea to regularly review your budget. Join Justin Zieman, AFC® from non-profit AccessLex Institute explains budgeting for law school. The Virtual Office Hours series connects you with experts
How to Finance Law School
Getting into law school is a great accomplishment for any student. You should be proud of yourself! After studying to get in, you can finally get the degree you need to become a full-fledged attorney. Your legal education is an excellent investment for your future. With this great
All Humans Are Mortal: Syllogisms for Legal-Analysis Success
Legal analysis is one of the most challenging concepts for new law students to master. This is because human brains usually connect the dots automatically without considering how to articulate what we instinctively know. Using conditional syllogisms is a helpful hack for constructing persuasive analysis. You have probably
Mindfulness for Cold Calling
A Rite of Passage or a Form of Torture? Students have been terrified of and traumatized by cold calling ever since Harvard Dean Christopher Columbus Langdell invented the case method more than a century ago. The Socratic method is the ultimate form of
Embrace the Change—Law School vs. Undergrad
At this point, I am sure you have heard countless times just how different law school is from your undergraduate studies. However, it’s also important to point out that knowing law school is more challenging doesn’t make the transition less scary. Change may be necessary,
Stephanie’s Declassified Bar Prep Survival Guide (Results may vary)
If you were born in the early nineties like I was, you might have found Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide helpful for navigating the bizarre age of adolescence. I certainly did. Now that I’ve reached the age of adulthood, I’ve realized that we deserve survival guides for all
Consolidating Versus Refinancing Your Student Loans
LeAndra Ross, AFC® from non-profit AccessLex Institute discusses the pros and cons of student loan consolidation and refinancing. The Virtual Office Hours series connects you with experts to help you thrive as a law student and prepare for life after law school.
Why Law School Should Be Two Years
The American Bar Association and law schools should reconsider the outdated structure of three years of law school and the bar exam. First, law school is far too theoretical and lacks training for practical, employable skills. Second, it is very costly, and each semester puts students in greater insurmountable debt. Third, the
3Ls: Learn Strategies That Get Big Results On Your Post-Law School Job Search
Confused about what you should be doing to find a job before you graduate? Considering an out-of-town job search but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone! Many graduating law students are unsure about what they can do in their final semester to boost their job search
The Skills Needed to Practice “New Law”
By focusing on expanding and strengthening their skillsets, lawyers can make sure they remain relevant in the profession and have access to more opportunities for success.
ABE Opportunity Grant Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Find a Career Path in Law
The Paralegal Pathways Initiative leverages the talents of individuals who have gained legal skills while incarcerated and connects them with professional legal opportunities.
Announcing the 2022-2023 Law Student Division Council-elect
The results of the elections for the 2022-2023 Law Student Division Council have been tabulated. Here are your new council-elect: [table id=32 /] Congratulations to all the law students who participated!
Why Law Students Should Embrace the Power of Personal Relationships
Law school can feel like a pressure cooker. From grappling with the Socratic Method to studying for the bar exam, every law student experiences actual stress over those three years. However, one of the reassuring things about being a law student is that there is an obvious key
Taking the Bar as an International Student
I was excited to get a place in the international legal studies program at NYU, where I aimed to complete my LL.M. As an international student, of course, I faced a series of unique challenges. Then, the pandemic rolled in, making things even more complicated. Because of the
The Future of Legal Ethics
Legal ethics: It’s not a class in your first-year curriculum. It’s a concept that will follow your every decision as a lawyer. And, just like the law itself, ethics rules are evolving.
2021-2022 ABA Negotiation Competition Results
Here are the schools who competed at this year’s Negotiation National Finals: 1. Baylor University School of Law 2. University of Georgia School of Law 3. University of Maryland Law 4. University of St. Thomas School of Law 5. University of Oklahoma Law 6. Benjamin
8 Essential Tips for First Time Bar Exam Takers
Planning to take the bar exam soon? Looking to get ahead and start preparing for the bar exam early? Make sure you are on the right track to pass the bar exam the first time with these easy to implement tips! The Virtual Office Hours
How to Create Context in Legal Writing
Regardless of whether we write to explain or advocate, all of us want to write persuasively. But we can persuade only when our readers understand what we’ve said.
What is the purpose of the LSAT and why is it so important?
What is the LSAT? The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) has long been seen as a gatekeeper to law school. The LSAT does not test any substantive law. Instead, it tests analytical reasoning, logical reasoning, and reading comprehension skills. It is graded on a scale of 120 to
What Law Students Need to Know About Filing Taxes in 2022 (with AccessLex)
Have you filed your taxes yet? Non-profit AccessLex Institute's Mary Bechler, MBA, talks about what law students should know ahead of the April 2022 filing deadline. The Virtual Office Hours series connects you with
Which Bar Exam Should You Take?
The information in this article is based on the July 2021 bar exam. The bar exam has been around since the 1800s and has allowed many law students to become lawyers. Each year, thousands of students study for this 12-hour exam that could either gain
Cold Calls in Law School: How to Respond
Getting cold-called in law school is a rite of passage that every student will experience at some point.
Help for 1Ls: Rebounding From First-Semester Law School Grades
First semester grades got you down? Wondering how you can work with your current circumstances to make the most of the rest of your 1L year? The ABA and Themis have teamed up to go over what you
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