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“A Time of Considerable Change”: LSAC Updates and How They Affect Applicants
By Tatum Wheeler • May 30, 2017 •Law School, Pre-Law
Slowly, but surely, the Law School Admissions Council has rolled out a series of changes in 2017. I've included a brief description of each and my perspective on how they affect you, the applicant. “Starting with the September 2017 LSAT, there will no longer be any limitations on the number of times a test taker can take the LSAT in a two-year period. LSAC has revised this policy as part of its planning for additional administrations of the LSAT. We will provide more information about the LSAT schedule in the coming weeks.” -LSAC This policy change allows students…
Ms. JD Pre-Law: Interview with Christina Nguyen, Career Placement Committee Co-Chair, AABANY
By Genevieve Antono • May 20, 2017 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Law School, Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, •Internships and Clerkships
Today’s Ms. JD Pre-Law interview is with Christina Marie Nguyen. Christina serves as Co-Chair of the Career Placement Committee at the Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY). She previously served as a Co-Chair of the Student Outreach Committee at AABANY, Social Media Coordinator for the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY), and Assistant Editor for the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)’s NYLitigator Journal. Christina graduated with her JD from St. John’s University School of Law and was recently admitted to the NY bar. She was also featured on St. John's Law 2016 commencement article,…
Considering Law School? Don’t Forget To Do These Three Things
By Natalie Yello • May 08, 2017 •Law School, Pre-Law, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking
The decision to attend law school can be daunting and it often can feel like it is taking over your life. In order to stay sane, make sure you keep these three things in your mind and you will do just fine! Find Your Support System—Both In and Out of Law School You cannot complete law school with your sanity intact without a support system of some kind. I suggest having a support system both within and outside of law school. For me, I met my circle of girlfriends within the first months of law school and relied on them…
Ms. Pre-JD: Setting Summer Internship Goals
By Nikki Datta • May 06, 2017 •Writers in Residence, Law School, Pre-Law, Internships and Clerkships
With Summer right around the corner, I thought it was time to discuss what to do at your internship versus how to get in the door. I’ll admit that, at my first internship, I did not speak to anyone in the office outside of my boss, the internship coordinator, the secretary, and the security guards. Of course, if anyone else greeted me, I would smile and return in kind. But I never made conversation, or asked if I could help with any of their projects…and I certainly didn’t ask about their kids, their weekend, or anything personal. Why? For the…
Pre-Law Opportunity: National Black Pre-Law Conference (NYC, November 2017)
By Gregory Antono • May 04, 2017 •Ms. JD, Careers, Law School, Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Internships and Clerkships
Hi Ms. JD Pre-Law! Save the date for the 13th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference: What? The National Black Pre-Law Conference is an information-sharing and networking empowerment event for aspiring Black lawyers. When? 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST on Friday, November 10, 2017 Where? New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013 For more information and to register: https://www.facebook.com/NationalBlackPreLawConference https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-national-black-pre-law-conference-sponsored-by-accesslex-institute-tickets-32209848524 http://www.blackprelawconference.org/ --- Gregory Antono is a second-year undergraduate at the University of Toronto, majoring in Linguistics and Spanish, and minoring in Latin American Studies. Truth be told, he was roped into volunteering with the Ms. JD Pre-Law Program by his sister. Nevertheless,…
Interview with Ann Levine, Law School Admissions Consultant
By Tatum Wheeler • May 03, 2017 •Law School, Pre-Law
I would like to introduce everyone to Ann Levine. After earning her J.D. in 1999, Ann Levine worked as the Director of Admissions at Loyola and California Western law schools and as a litigation associate. In 2004, she started Law School Expert, a law school admissions consulting firm, and has since counseled thousands of law school applicants as a consultant and through her books, blog, and video tutorials. Hello, Ann! Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with Ms. JD today. Let's jump in. Moving from the legal field to starting your own consulting firm is quite a leap.…
Ms. JD Pre-Law: Interview with Lisa Rohrer, Senior Advisor at Fairfax Associates
By Genevieve Antono • April 14, 2017 •Ms. JD, Conference, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Legal Academia, Other Career Issues, Law School, •Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Internships and Clerkships, Other Law School Issues
Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Haueisen Rohrer, Senior Advisor at Fairfax Associates, a strategy consulting firm focused on the legal market. Prior to this role, Lisa was Executive Director of the Case Development Initiative at Harvard Law School. She was also Director of Executive Education and Research Director at the Georgetown University Law Center. Lisa has a PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard Business School, a master's degree from Harvard University and a BA from Wellesley College. Hi Lisa, thanks for speaking with the Ms. JD Pre-Law blog today! To start off, can you briefly tell our…
Pre-Law Q&A: Tatum Wheeler, Research Associate at Sierra Leadership
By Genevieve Antono • April 14, 2017 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Law School, Pre-Law, Internships and Clerkships, Other Law School Issues, Issues, •Balancing Private and Professional Life
In this "Pre-Law Q&A" series, Ms. JD Pre-Law speaks to students and graduates around the country who are thinking about going to law school. Our guest today is Tatum Wheeler. Tatum is a graduate of UC Berkeley, where she earned a B.A. in Political Science and B.S. in Society and Environment. She now works in the Bay Area as a Research Associate. Hi Tatum! Thanks for speaking to the Ms. JD Pre-Law blog today. Let's jump right in with the big question: Why are you interested in applying for law school? Tatum: I am attracted to an education in the law, because it provides…
Ms. JD Pre-Law: Interview with Amy Flanagan Bogle, Director of Human Resources at Clifford Chance US
By Genevieve Antono • April 11, 2017 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Law School, Pre-Law, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Internships and Clerkships
Today's interview is with Amy Flanagan Bogle, Director of Human Resources at Clifford Chance US LLP. Clifford Chance is a truly global law firm, with offices in the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Hi Amy, thank you so much for joining us on the Ms. JD Pre-Law blog! To start, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Where did you grow up, what did you study at university, and how did you decide on a career in HR and law firm management? Amy: I grew up outside DC in suburban Maryland, the youngest of seven. I…