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
Category: Law School Basics
From schedules to making friends, I’m bringing it back to the basics.
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!
My Upcoming 2L Year: First Semester
In only one week, I will be entering the first semester of my 2L year. I'm excited, nervous, and feeling a little apprehensive to go back to school after having such a great summer at work and with friends. I thought it might be a fun idea to do a blog post on what my… Continue reading My Upcoming 2L Year: First Semester
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Law School
The truth is, you won't be able to grasp what it's like to be a law student until you start. You're guaranteed a unique experience depending on what law school you attend, what your area of interest is, and the extracurriculars you choose to join. But I'm going to try to lay out the top… Continue reading 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Law School
Crafting Your Perfect Law School Routine: Weekly Habits
Habits are the key to success throughout your time in law school. Albeit sometimes things don't go according to plan, but the stronger your commitment is to your routine, the more able you are to adapt accordingly when life throws you curveballs. I've developed a perfect(ish) law school routine for myself. Everyone varies in what… Continue reading Crafting Your Perfect Law School Routine: Weekly Habits
First Semester of Law School: Setting Expectations
The months leading up to law school are full of unknowns. You're entering a new curriculum that could not be more different from any other type of schooling and you don't know what to expect. How will you manage your time? Can you keep your job during school? Will you make friends? Are you going… Continue reading First Semester of Law School: Setting Expectations
How to Choose the Right Law School
As you will soon come to find out, I don't have many black and white answers to things. So if someone asks me how to choose the law school that's right for them, I will give the annoyingly redundant answer, "it depends." Unfortunately I cannot give you a step-by-step guide on how to select the… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Law School
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