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Breaking Chains to Build New Links - Networking within the Law School!
By Katherine Larkin-Wong • January 27, 2011 •Writers in Residence, Law School
For the last several months, I've been looking at how networking varies in different legal fields. This month, however, I'm going to take a hiatus and post on something slightly different. I’m posting on law school networking because of a couple personal experiences I’ve had in the last few weeks. Now, for some of you Law School Networking means attending bar review on Thursday nights, making friends among your classmates, or spending some extra time with a professor. I think all of those things are important parts of law school networking. (Indeed, you can hear me and many other…
Ms. JD Wants to Know…
By Noorain Khan • January 06, 2011 •Law School
What's the best women's law school event you've ever been to?Your answer will help women law students across the country! Ms. JD is looking for great ideas that will help others start and run a successful women's law group.We're working on a publication that will serve as a resource to Ms. JDchapters, National Women's Law Student Organizations (NWLSOs) andwomen's law student groups. We will be launching the publication atour conference this March.So email us. We would love to hear your thoughts on:-The best kinds of women's law events and programs and why you think they worked-The best ideas for starting…
How to Get Involved in the Global Education Fund and Ms. JD’s Fundraising Efforts
By jessie kornberg • October 18, 2010 •Law School
As you've no doubt gathered from all the posts, emails, and tweets (yes Ms. JD tweets), we're pretty excited about the launch of the Global Education Fund and the announcement of Makerere University's Gender Mainstreaming Division's Ms. JD International Scholars.We plan to celebrate this great new program and raise money to support future efforts to support women in law school at regional events around the country. Stay tuned for details on events in New York City this December, with Yale Law Women this fall, in Washington, D.C. and Chicago in early spring, and of course in Los Angeles at our…
International Scholar Monica Athieno
By Monica Athieno • October 14, 2010 •Law School
Editor's Note: In 2010 Ms. JD launched its Global Education Fund and awarded its first grant to the Gender Mainstreaming Division at Makerere University in Uganda. Monica was one of two students chosen by the Division to attend the law school under the grant.My name is Monica Athieno born to Kuman (tribe) parents from Kaberamido District, Uganda. I was born on the 3rd January 1990 and I grew up in Soroti District where my father was working at the time.I attended primary education in Soroti Primary School and my father catered for my and my other siblings’ education. I lived…
Ms. JD Announces Global Education Fund and 2010-2011 International Scholars
By Ms. JD • October 13, 2010 •Law School
Grateful for the educational opportunities we have had in the U.S., Ms. JD created the Global Education Fund to enable women in developing countries to pursue legal educations who otherwise would not have access to further education. This year, the Ms. JD Global Education Fund has made it possible for two young Ugandan women to pursue their dreams of becoming lawyers by attending the law program at Makerere University in Uganda!Joaninne Nanyange wants to become a human rights activist for women and children after she earns her law degree from Makerere University. Monica Athieno wants to be a judge who ensures…
Highlights from the First Annual D.C. Student Networking & Leadership Summit
By Julie Silverbrook • October 08, 2010 •Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job
On Saturday, September 25th students from D.C.-area law school schools convened at Georgetown University Law Center for the First Annual D.C. Student Networking & Leadership Summit Sponsored by LexisHUB. The event featured an impressive group of speakers, each sharing the tools needed to succeed in their respective fields. A few common themes emerged from the panel discussion: Stay true to yourself and do what you love. It’s important to find your voice. Network, network, network. Even after you have the job of your dreams, remember that law firms are businesses too. Also, you never know when you are going to shift gears…
The End Is Only The Beginning: Who You Know
By Keisha Stanford • September 16, 2010 •Writers in Residence, Law School
Growing up, I remember hearing people say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Since my parents had always stressed the importance of education and working hard to get what you wanted out of life, I gave this saying little credence. I was convinced that, in the end, those who studied and worked hard would prevail in the end. I haven’t come to doubt this belief; however, I have come to realize that sometimes it takes both factors working together to accomplish the goals that you set for yourself.Nowadays, people talk a lot about networking. But what does…
Ms. Prof: It All Starts in Law School! Networking Tips for Law Students
By Ursula Furi-Perry, Esq. • August 22, 2010 •Writers in Residence, Law School
Your professional career doesn’t start when you graduate law school—rather, it begins during law school. If you are a current law student, you shouldn’t just be aiming to get through your classes and coursework; you should also aim to build, cultivate and maintain a professional network of peers, attorneys and legal professionals.A new academic year is beginning. Take this opportunity to work on your networking skills and start establishing your professional network.Ten tips to consider:1. First, establish professional, cordial relationships with your professors. Introduce yourself; impress in class by being prepared and attentive; and be polite, friendly but proper.2. Talk with…
Myths and Realities about Pre-Law Education
By Megan Lovato • February 02, 2010 •Law School, Pre-Law, Curriculum and Classroom Dynamics
Many young women fresh into their undergraduate careers do not know what to study or how their educational goals in undergrad will mesh with their goals of going to law school. I have seen my colleagues stress about LSATs as freshmen when most of us are unsure of what major we will even have! Below are some myths about the undergraduate education I feel should be cleared up for any aspiring female law students out there (the "0L's," as I refer to them) who are stressing early on about their post-grad studies. Myth #1: You should overload on pre-law courses…