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Networking Tips for Law Students

Networking! It might as well be a four-letter word because everyone seems to hate it. But it is a necessary evil–especially for aspiring lawyers. More likely than not, it’s how you will meet the people that will (hopefully) become your employers and colleagues. It is where you will meet people that can send referral business […]
What to Expect as a 1L
Expect to get called on in class, and expect it to feel like an interrogation. Expect to have too much reading to do and not enough time to do it. Expect to feel nervous, confused, anxious, and angry. In the end, though, you can ultimately expect to feel proud and relieved. What you shouldn’t expect […]
Summer Study Abroad Programs: Memorable Experience with Great Value
The winter winds are on their way in, and snow is right around the corner—so naturally it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to do this coming summer. If you’re not graduating in the Spring, you may want to consider packing your bags and studying the law in a foreign country. Great experience […]
Getting Into Law School: Experience Trumps a High GPA
Here’s a fact that not very many people know: Law schools love to recruit and admit “average” students. Well, maybe not every average student–not your run-of-the-mill student with the 2.5 undergrad GPA. They love students who come to them with interesting life experiences. It’s true: Even if your undergraduate grade point average is less than […]
How to Turn Your Law School Internship Into a Job After Graduation
Summer has arrived. And that means many of you are interning. Congratulations, you’ve put yourself in position to gain valuable experience, build a professional network and, if you play your cards correctly, land a full-time job after graduation. Here are some tried and true tips for turning a summer internship into the first job of […]
How to Find a Summer Law Internship
The summer law internship. It’s as important as it is elusive. The right internship can give you access to working attorneys, real-world experience and a paycheck. It can prepare you for a successful career and help you make connections that could lead to your first job. That’s why landing a good summer law internship is […]