Tips and Tricks

Losing Motivation as a 3L in Law School

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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A Law Student’s Guide to Networking

If there’s one word that I constantly heard during my 1L year that made my stomach flip, it was “networking.” I hateddd the idea of putting myself on display in a “professional” manner just to try to gain something from someone else. Whether it be a job opportunity, a future reference, you name it -…

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Law School Outlines Made Easy(ish)

Law school outlining: everyone hates it but no one can avoid it. Even writing this blog post gives me anxiety! But when you get into the nitty gritty of outlining and develop a technique that works for you, you’ll find it’s really not that bad. The hardest part is holding yourself accountable by not procrastinating.…

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