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It's an uncertain time for recent law graduates and other prospective bar exam takers. Which states will be administering the bar exam in July as planned? Which states have postponed the bar exam until the fall? Which states are admitting law school graduates with supervision from an attorney?
Coronavirus has upended the legal education landscape. We know you have questions about how to study online, whether the bar exam will proceed this summer, and the myriad questions about how you're supposed to function on a daily basis. We've assembled this guide with a
Unlike the popular perception, lawyers have always been willing to help others. The pandemic is just the latest example. This issue of Student Lawyer Magazine looks at the summer of change for all its beauty.
Measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 have forced most of us to stay indoors, leaving law students with a lot more
You will survive your first cold call too, and, believe it or not, you’ll probably make it through the next three years. Here are some tips on coping with the stress from this massive, harrowing journey.
There are many steps that aspiring lawyers must take before being admitted to a state bar. While many individuals are familiar with the
Several innovative new part-time J.D. programs have expanded distance-learning options for working professionals and parents. In addition to the new
Even though this new “abnormal” won’t last forever, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be far reaching. Though we’ve all been hit in different ways, there are financial lessons you can take from current events to help protect you against financial insecurity in the future.
There’s no dancing around it: debt and loans are an anchor on law students and young lawyers. To put
Law students often ask, “how do I know what kind of lawyer I want to be?” Or they see classmates who seem to
“The lawyers I’ve talked to said I have to choose a path and stick to it!” “Everyone else seems
Unlike the popular perception, lawyers have always been willing to help others. The pandemic is just the latest example. This issue of Student
Lawyers do exceptional things every day. For many, that continued, even increased, during the pandemic. Throughout the country, lawyers mobilized to support their communities and, through their efforts, demonstrated their commitment to service and their community. Here are snapshots of how lawyers have changed lives with their volunteer work during the pandemic.
As I write this article, there is a hiring freeze in effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and nobody is certain when the
Q: How do I find a legal recruiter I can hire to help me find a job after I graduate and pass the bar?
Law students often ask, “how do I know what kind of lawyer I want to be?” Or they see classmates who seem to
“The lawyers I’ve talked to said I have to choose a path and stick to it!” “Everyone else seems
Legal aid is crucial to those unable to afford legal services, and a career serving the underserved can be hugely rewarding. ABA Law Student
In this edition of the ABA Law Student Podcast, host Jake Villarreal interviews Professor Rich Freer about his long career in legal education, his expertise in