March 12, 2020
I am a law student at the University of Georgia (UGA) and a father to two beautiful girls. Unfortunately, 1,400 miles separates me from my babies. Their mother serves in the Air Force, but I separated from active duty after our divorce to pursue a legal career.
December 20, 2018 For many students, law school marks the first stage in a student’s life where they are living on their own, away from on-campus housing, away from their parents, maybe even away from roommates (if they’re lucky). As a result, students start considering the ultimate responsibility: parenthood—that is, parenting a four-legged roommate.
February 10, 2016
I usually write about strategies for prelaw/law students and lawyers who are looking to break into BigLaw despite perceived obstacles such as grades, school, or background. But what if you actually do achieve what you want – ie: you get that BigLaw job – but are then faced with
February 01, 2015 By Tim Hwang.
During the first few weeks of 1L year, my class was treated (as I imagine most were) to a short welcome from the dean of our law school. After going through the well-worn tropes of law schools as an institution (“this place is here to teach you how
December 01, 2014 By Aaron Sohaski
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Chair, ABA Law Student Division
sohaskia@gmail.com
The holiday season is upon us and that means food, friends, family, and fun. It also means finals. Between studying for torts and planning your holiday schedule, it can get a little rough. That is why it is important
November 01, 2014 By Jeff B. Cohen
Jeff B. Cohen is a partner at entertainment law firm Cohen Gardner LLP based in Beverly Hills, California. In 2013, he was named to Variety ’s Dealmakers Impact Report. He has been profiled by theHollywood Reporter, the ABA Journal, Chambers Associate, LawCrossing, and others. He regularly authors
May 01, 2013 The summer is the perfect time to rediscover your true self, renew relationships, and return to favorite pastimes before school starts again in the fall. If you are attending summer school for part of the summer or studying for the bar, then use the time wisely before and after those
March 03, 2013 Life balance in law school is tough. Most law students will study more hours than ever before in their lives. Here's how to maintain balance.
March 01, 2012 Rebecca A. Clark admits she was stunned into tears by a three-student panel discussion on handling family life during her law school orientation.
“It was not a positive presentation,” says the 2008 graduate now employed at the Law Office of James B. Palmquist III in Medina, Ohio. “It was very dark,
February 01, 2012 By Deborah Epstein Henry.
Deborah Epstein Henry, a former practicing litigator, is author of Law & Reorder: Legal Industry Solutions for Restructure, Retention, Promotion & Work/Life Balance (ABA, 2010), the #1 best-selling ABA Flagship book for 2011. She is also president of Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, an international consulting firm she founded
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