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Cozy Sweaters, Chilly Weather, and Internships! Oh My!

The weather has turned chilly and the leaves are changing colors. The arrival of fall means one thing for law students: time to think about your next internship or externship! You do not have to wait until the summer to gain work experience. Taking every opportunity to test out work environments and areas of law will be the difference between graduating with a job in your preferred career field or dreading your first post law school stop.

The Fear of Being Ordinary

After failing the bar exam, Jayda Pickett reflects on achievement, perfectionism, and self-worth while exploring what it means to redefine success in law.

From Legal Secretary to the Law Student

From professional communication and documentation to leadership and mentorship, explore how every experience can help shape a future legal career.

How to Build a Sustainable Routine

Learn how law students can build a realistic, sustainable routine, manage their workload, avoid burnout, and stay consistent through the semester.

We Need YOU to Protect the Vote This Election

Help protect voting rights this November by volunteering as a poll monitor or election protection volunteer and supporting voters at every stage.

The Loneliness of Being Ambitious

Ambition can open doors while also creating isolation. Explore the pressures of law school, changing relationships, and finding community along the way.

Relaxing After the Bar: A Workaholic’s Guide to Intentional Rest

Finished the bar exam and struggling to slow down? Learn how intentional rest can help new lawyers recover, reset and prepare for their first legal role.

How To Start a Career in Policy

Want to build a career in policy? Explore four practical lessons on writing, staying informed, building relationships and becoming a lifelong learner.

Why Ms. JD Is Teaching Middle School Students About Law

Discover how Ms. JD’s Determined to Rise Patch Program introduces middle school students to law, leadership, civic engagement, and legal careers.

Path to Mastery

Explore the skills modern lawyers need to achieve mastery, from nuanced communication and emotional intelligence to relationship building and AI fluency.

Compensation - Origination Credit Policies and Beyond for the Beginning Lawyer

Learn how origination credit policies affect compensation, career growth, and pay equity so you can evaluate law firm opportunities with confidence.

Active Studying, Asking for Grace, and Advice on the Twenty Four Hours Before the Test: Bar Study Tips From an Exam Coach

Reduce bar exam stress with expert study tips from exam coach Kerriann Stout. Learn active study strategies, time management, and test-day advice.