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Twelve Nuggets of Wisdom Every Future Lawyer Deserves to Hear

A thriving legal career requires wisdom about so much more than the law itself. Learn how do you...

Ms. JD

April 1, 2026

Failure is not an Option, it’s an Opportunity

To my students and to anyone hesitating on the edge of a new opportunity: don’t let fear of failu...

Shea Holman Kilian

March 31, 2026

No Room for Flexibility: Reflecting on the LSAT’s Shift Back to In-Person Testing

We must continue to ask ourselves not only how students perform on the LSAT, but under what condi...

Shea Holman Kilian

March 3, 2026

Crafting your signature style in law school

Becoming a lawyer also means cultivating an image of credibility, solemnity, and poise, adding an...

Su Aray

February 23, 2026

Bridging the Gap to Practice: A Conversation with BARBRI

Ms. JD is excited to partner with BARBRI to share insights on the transition from law school to l...

Liz Arnkoff and Denalee McDonald

February 10, 2026

SPEAKING UP - HOW TO MANAGE THE GENDER GAP IN LAW SCHOOL CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION

I heard something surprising from the daughter of a close friend last week. An extremely intelli...

Melanie Houk

February 10, 2026

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