I blinked and suddenly I'm not only a 3L, but a 3L with one semester left of law school. In my 25 years of life you'd think I'd have a better grasp on how quickly time passes, yet I'm sitting here shocked that I started this blog after my 1L year, and now I'm preparing… Continue reading Losing Motivation as a 3L in Law School
Author: Elayna C.
Law School Summers as a Clerk
Hey everyone - long time no see! I've put this blog on the back burner for a while; it's been a busy year. They say 2L works you harder than ever, and I have to say that has been pretty true in my experience. But I wanted to pop in after another year and write… Continue reading Law School Summers as a Clerk
Unwinding After Another Law School Semester
Congratulations law students - you did it!! Another law school semester in the books is a great feat, no matter what your grades may look like come January. You persevered, you worked hard, and you finished. And while you may have found yourself day-dreaming about the days after the fall semester, now that it's here,… Continue reading Unwinding After Another Law School Semester
The Importance of Women in Law
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg The History The first American woman lawyer was Margaret Brent. In 1648, she took the first steps on the path towards inclusivity of women in the law. More than two centuries later, in 1869… Continue reading The Importance of Women in Law
Law School Midterms!
I'm not sure how your law school works, but mine is gracious enough to have midterms. It may seem odd being so grateful for another exam, but they can be great check-in points to make sure you're understanding the material and applying it correctly! Don't Stress My first tip with law school midterms, especially if… Continue reading Law School Midterms!
Combatting Law School Burnout: Tips to Recharge
Ah yes, you're a few weeks into the semester and just when you thought you got your routine down pat - you start to feel drained. Depleted of all energy and counting down every hour until you get to sleep again. Maybe you're not there yet, but I certainly am, which is why I wanted… Continue reading Combatting Law School Burnout: Tips to Recharge
Law School Dress Codes
Law students have a seemingly endless amount of events to attend, a lot of which have varying dress codes. Whether you're going to class, an interview, or a networking event, this post is meant to serve as a sort of guide into what different dress codes mean and how to make sure you're well equipped… Continue reading Law School Dress Codes
Quimbee – Is it Worth the Money?
If you've just started law school, chances are you've heard the word "Quimbee" get thrown around a bit. And if you haven't (I'm sure it's only a matter of time), here's the short version: Quimbee is just a platform with a ton of study aids that can be super helpful for law students. The kicker… Continue reading Quimbee – Is it Worth the Money?
Working Out as a Law Student
As I've made pretty clear throughout this blog, it's likely you're going to experience a unique type of stress during your time as a law student. No matter what you majored in during college or what work experience you had afterwards, there is nothing quite like law school. It's well known, although I'm sure not… Continue reading Working Out as a Law Student
Building an Effective Law Student Resume
I just finished updating my law student resume, so I thought - what better than to make a blog post about it? Creating your resume and then remembering to keep it up to date throughout your entire law school experience is crucial. Oftentimes, it's the very first thing a future employer, mentor, etc. will look… Continue reading Building an Effective Law Student Resume
Law Student Balance 