Up Your Chances of Getting a Solid Acceptance into Law School
By T S • December 07, 2014
Consider These Points For Prepping for Law Schoo Consider taking a student government role or apply and write for a school publication. Involvement in student government involves opportunities for leadership, even if the leadership feels like a figurehead position. Writing for a school journal or newspaper can provide valuable writing and critical thinking experience. Because of this, admission's committees often place a high value on such activities as these. Obtain a position of leadership. Whether your organization is a small or a large organization, seeking a position where you will have a larger impact can mean stepping up for leadership.…
Extracurricular Activities Prior to Law School
By T S • December 07, 2014
Integrating extracurricular collegiate activities. Good grades hold an essential spot in preparation for law school acceptance and for your actual success in law school, yet you will need to present yourself as a well-rounded law school candidate. For this reason, it is important for you to plan on becoming involved with extracurricular college activities. Get involved in the college experience right away. It is common for admissions committees at the law firm you seek to attend to request information regarding the length of time you were involved with each extracurricular activity as well as the type of meaningful contributions which you…
GPA and Selecting a Major to Prepare for Law School
By T S • December 07, 2014
The process of getting into law school is quite rigorous. It tests a student’s resolve and commitment and forces them to focus on the goal of attending law school. This challenge is doable. It is something that millions have completed successfully. Consider the following "how-to-get-into-law-school" guide to plan, preparing and getting into the law school that you choose. Picking the major that works well as a pre-law degree. Unlike when a student applies to medical school, law school does not have prerequisites in the same way. The ABA itself makes no recommendation regarding which group of courses or particular undergraduate major…
3 Reasons 2015 Can Be Breakout for Women-Led Law Firms
By T S • December 02, 2014
While some women including attorneys among upper echelons in the world of corporate America sing the old tune of no progress even after many years without progress, female attorney entrepreneurs do have something very important to be excited. In the United States today, the total count of women owned firms doing over $10 million in revenues is up 57%, as reported in a new study about achievement by women who often grow without fanfare, seemingly under news headline radar. The number remains small with about 20% of investors who are classified as angels for the year 2012 having invested money into…
Striking Balance Between Revenues and Client Best Interests
By T S • November 28, 2014
Can An Attorney Strike A Balance Between Revenues and Best Interests of Client? One thing that seems to be constantly an issue with good attorneys revolves around needing to guard against self-interest at the expense of the client’s best interest. An effective attorney needs to make money, but also must guard against doing what is in their own best interests but not necessarily in the best interests of the client. A balance is required but how do you strike this? Take the example of a contested or uncontested divorce and other family law disputes which can place significant stress upon…
What I Have Learned About Making Promises to Clients
By T S • November 28, 2014
Answering Client Questions And Making Promises: Do’s and Don’ts Many people come to our office seeking for someone to reassure them. While we want our clients to have a warm and fuzzy feeling about their bankruptcy, we cannot sugarcoat the facts because this will lead to misunderstandings and false expectations. At the same time, there are many people who delay filing bankruptcy for fear that it will lower their credit score, perhaps permanently. However, bankruptcy can be a strategic tool to help you repair your credit, which has likely already suffered due to several long-term, high-interest debts. Balance Any Statements…
Do’s and Don’t's When You Know An Attorney Friend Has Drug Problem
By T S • November 22, 2014
What to do when someone you know has problems with drugs If you have a suspicion that a family member or a friend has an addiction or a drug problem, consider the following few tips of what you could do to help: Speak up about the issue. Speak to the attorney about concerns, offer help in the form of support, and do your best to not show that you are being judgmental. This comes with a caveat as you need to be a little judgmental to speak up, but you can do it in a way that shows that you care…
Helping an Attorney Who Has a Prescription Drug Addiction
By T S • November 22, 2014
Attorney drug abuse, use and addiction For some people, substance abuse is a slippery slope that can come at any moment. Prescription use can end up causing an attorney problems with their practice of law as well as problems at home and naturally the issues can come to a head in relationships. Attorneys who have drug addiction problems can feel isolated, ashamed and helpless. Research has shown that attorneys hold heightened risk for developing problems related to abuse of drugs such as prescription painkillers and alcohol. One International Journal of Law and Psychiatry study published findings indicating that drinking problems…
11 Tips For Taking Law School To the Next Level
By T S • November 22, 2014 •Law School, Curriculum and Classroom Dynamics
REVIEW COURSE MATERIAL OVER AND OVER. Even if you do not have exams till next semester, waiting until the next semester and the reading period is a bad time to wait to review. Cramming before final exams is not a good way to get yourself good grades. Make time to review frequently over the semester. REVIEW SESSIONS. Some law professors or Academic Fellows set up review sessions before exams. Clarifying the issues during these review sessions can be helpful to keep you from staying confused about certain issues. The professors also often give tips regarding exam answers and how they prefer the…