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Networking Is So Important As A Pre Law Student
By Ms. JD Editor • August 25, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School, Pre-Law, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
During my prelaw journey, I used LinkedIn daily. As a first-generation law student, there are so many nuances I do not know and connections I do not have, which is why networking is so important. LinkedIn provides quick access to members of the legal community that can help you foster connections throughout your legal career. Update your LinkedIn. Make sure your LinkedIn is up to date and reflects who you are and the work you have done. Before adding written content to your profile it is important to pick a good professional headshot as your profile picture. Profiles with good…
It Takes A Village
By Ms. JD Editor • August 20, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
Everyone has a unique experience when it comes to their journey through law school. A quick Google search about “what to expect in law school” will give you 919,000,000 results. 919 million different points of view on what to expect, how to survive, or why you shouldn’t go. There are so many paths to finding success in law school…this is mine. I was one of those people who graduated from undergrad and was completely burned out. If I never looked at another educational book, it would be too soon. I was over it. My parents made it clear that I…
Five Reasons to Study Abroad in Law School
By Ms. JD Editor • August 20, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
To paraphrase Charles Hamilton Houston, “lawyers are either social engineers or social pariahs.” Like many former educators turned lawyers, I decided to go to law school because I knew that my calling was to advance some sort of social change, especially within public education. Change can only happen by promoting cultural competency in professions, in the legal system, and as a result, I believe that it can transform the trajectory of society and communities. I am a daughter of a Filipina mother and an Ecuadorian father. Both my parents immigrated to the United States in the late 70s from different…
Studying Abroad as a Law Student: Tips from Assistant Dean of International Programs Andrew Horsfall
By Ms. JD Editor • August 20, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
Some of my favorite law school memories took place not within the walls of my contracts class, but throughout the streets of Europe. My law school offers several unique study abroad opportunities for law students, and I was lucky enough to seize the opportunity twice! During the summer after 1L year, I worked as a legal intern in London by day and studied UK law by evening. On the weekends, my classmates and I took in the sights and sounds of London or took impromptu trips to neighboring countries. For nearly three months, I felt like I really was a…
Keeping Your Peace the Summer Before Law School!
By Ms. JD Editor • August 09, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
A quick guide on “How To and Things to Do” It still feels surreal! You’ve tackled the tedious studying of the LSAT. You’ve sent in your applications to your top schools. You’ve received the acceptance letter and it all seems to be happening so fast. Attending law school has been a dream of yours,-your whole life. Just like that you can now say that YOU ARE GOING TO LAW SCHOOL! But now what? The sun is out, the pools are open, and you can smell the fresh lemons from the lemonade stand indicating that summer is finally here, the time…
A Guide to Coming Out in Law School
By Ms. JD Editor • August 09, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School, Other Law School Issues
Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, the decision to come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is a brave and beautiful decision. My name is Erika Simonson, and I am a lesbian cisgender woman. While I vividly remember the first time I came out to my parents, I came out to myself long before that day, and I’ve been coming out to the people in my life, new and old, every day since. Coming out is personal and it will look and feel different for everyone. The process even looks and feels different for the same…
Resting Before Law School?
By Ms. JD Editor • August 09, 2021 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
Coming into law school as a first-generation law student, I felt pressured to find out as much information as possible to prepare me for what was ahead. Within the first week of applying to law school, I was bombarded with information about expensive online prep courses that promised a "successful first year." I began to see book recommendations that swore they would guide me into the mindset needed for my first year of law school. Along with high-priced course recommendations and out-of-touch books, I began to receive unsolicited advice from people who had never been to law school. The first…
Into the Legal World: Deciding What Type Of Lawyer Will You Be
By Anonymous • December 30, 2020 •Careers, Legal Academia, Law School, Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job
It's your first day at law school, you have a lot in mind but your pure goal is to become a successful lawyer. Law aspirants and even established lawyers may struggle to decide what area of law they want to be an expert in. Going to law schools may spark your thoughts that you will eventually work in renowned and large firms practicing corporate law but the truth is that may not happen and you might be directed to another path. We need to remember that all areas of the law are important and it comes in handy in different…-100x100.jpg)
Practice Pointers - Preparing for the 2020-2021 OCI Season
By Natasha Alladina • October 31, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job
It’s pretty safe to say that this year’s OCI process will look very, very different (OFF-campus interviewing, anyone?). But what won’t change is the need the thoroughly prepare so you can put your best foot (read: Zoom self) forward. So how do you do that? Check out my top interview and resume tips for law students, and feel free to ping me if you have any follow-up questions! Top 5 Law Student Resume Tips Stick to a page. Consider adding an Interests section so there’s an easy way for your interviewers to get to know and connect with you. And…