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Switching From Full-Time To Part-Time Status In Law School

Recently, JD Advising has received a number of questions from full-time law students considering transferring to part-time status. We’re here to fill you in on what you should know when considering whether to make the switch. Many law students who make the switch from full-time to part-time status do so for a variety of reasons. These reasons can range from academic, to financial, to personal. Continue reading to get some more information about why students tend to switch from full-time to part-time status in law school.

Tips To Expedite Your Character and Fitness Application

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Tips To Expedite Your Character and Fitness Application

Every jurisdiction in the United States has some form of character and fitness requirement in order to practice law. As with other requirements, the character and fitness portion of obtaining a law license can be a long and sometimes grueling process. In order to account for any hiccups along the way, it is a good idea to prepare your application with plenty of time to spare. In this post, we give tips on how to collect the four most commonly requested types of information.

Should You Adopt A Pet During Law School?

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Should You Adopt A Pet During Law School?

Law school is a big-time commitment. However, should it mean putting your life on pause? In this post, we cover whether it makes sense to adopt a pet during law school!

Should I Buy Used Or New Law School Textbooks?

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Should I Buy Used Or New Law School Textbooks?

Textbooks are expensive, and law school textbooks are certainly no exception. To minimize this necessary expense, many students consider alternative options to buying brand new books for every class. Some of these cheaper options include buying used textbooks, renting/loaning them, or buying access to the book in an electronic format. Before you jump at the best bargain you find, consider these factors to help determine whether you should buy used or new law school textbooks!

Five Common Law School Social Events

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Five Common Law School Social Events

Whenever the topic of law school is brought up, the conversation almost always shifts to studying, pressure, and responsibility. Tell someone you’re going to law school and their response is usually, “wow I’ve heard that’s a lot of work.” Yes, law school is a lot of work. Even so, law schools also have a number of enjoyable social events. That’s right, even law students are allowed to have fun from time to time. This blog post covers some of the most common social events law students might experience.

Four Benefits of Pass/No Pass Law School Classes

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Four Benefits of Pass/No Pass Law School Classes

For all of the stress and pressures that law school students endure, there are some saving graces. One thing that can make law school more palatable comes in the form of pass/no pass classes. Yes, we’re referring to taking a class without the stress of receiving a letter grade at the end of the semester! So, what are some other benefits to pass/no pass classes? We discuss this in more detail below.

Three Tips For An Overwhelmed 1L Law Student

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Three Tips For An Overwhelmed 1L Law Student

Final exams are in full swing at law schools all across the country. For 2Ls and 3Ls that means finishing up another semester of studying, exams, reading, and everything else that comes with law school. For 1Ls, it’s the start of a brand new journey. Although the start of your law school career can be an exciting and new experience, it can also be overwhelming, especially around this time of year. In this post, we give three tips for an overwhelmed 1L student.

Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

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Seven Tips For Navigating Networking Receptions

Law is a relational industry. Your relationships can help you get connected to jobs, clients, and opportunities. In your career, you will inevitably find yourself at networking receptions. These can range from cocktail hours hosted by a law firm to baseball games with the local bar association. In this post, we will go over seven tips for navigating these types of events so you can come out with a stronger professional network.

If you haven’t yet, be sure to read our general tips on networking.

How To Deal With Final Exam Anxiety

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How To Deal With Final Exam Anxiety

If you’re reading this – chances are final exams are coming up, and you may or may not be freaking out. Final exams are a difficult period for law school students for a number of reasons. Not only do you have to engage in intensive study for multiple classes, but you also have to manage emotions. Anxiety, stress, pressure – they all have to be navigated when it comes to law school finals. However, for some students, the anxiety of upcoming final exams can be more a greater obstacle. We’re here to help you deal with the often-overwhelming anxiety that comes along with final exams. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite pieces of advice for dealing with final exam anxiety.

Four Tips On Law School And Social Media

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Four Tips On Law School And Social Media

Social media has revolutionized how we interact with one another. Believe it or not, there was a time where tweets, DMs, comments, and tagging your friends never existed. However, nowadays social media is intertwined with many aspects of our lives. From dating to sharing pictures to job hunting – social media plays a role in all of those things! For law students, social media can provide a much-needed escape from the stress that law school brings. In fact, most law schools actually keep a very active social media presence! Despite all of its benefits, social media use in law school can sometimes be a slippery slope. Law students need to be extra careful of content posted on social media and be cognizant of its ramifications. Your law school, peers, and future employers will all be keeping a close eye on your social media. That means some ground rules should be reviewed before you decide to post that “SpRiNG BRreAk – VeGAs2021” album. Let’s take a closer look at what to keep in mind.

Academic Probation And Disqualification In Law School

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Academic Probation And Disqualification In Law School

There is no denying that getting good grades in law school is important. After all, good grades often lead to interview opportunities, help you secure that summer associate or related position, and keep you on track to graduate. Without good grades in law school, students can find themselves in trouble. On top of not being able to compete for job opportunities, the students might also face additional scrutiny. We’re not talking about scrutiny from parents, friends, or even professors – but rather from the law school itself. Academic probation and disqualification are real consequences at law schools around the country.

So, what is academic probation and disqualification, and why are they such big deals to law students? Let’s take a look and dive into the not-so-bright world of academic probations and disqualifications.

Tips For International Students Applying To U.S. Law Schools

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Tips For International Students Applying To U.S. Law Schools

The opportunity to attend law school doesn’t only exist within the borders of the United States. As an international student applying to American law schools, there are some things to keep in mind. Before spending hours preparing for the LSAT, filling out law school applications, and securing letters of recommendation, hear us out. Here are our top three pieces of advice for international students applying to U.S. law schools.

How To Design Your 1L Study Schedule

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How To Design Your 1L Study Schedule

There are many ways to organize your study time in law school. Given this, we thought we would give you a few ideas about how to design your 1L study schedule. To begin, consider the first two questions—when and where do I study best (you may even consider writing down your responses!). Once you’ve worked through your answers, move on to step 3, designing your 1L study schedule.

How To Be The Top Law Student In Your Class

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How To Be The Top Law Student In Your Class

Many students are competitive and want to graduate at the top of their law school class. However, becoming a top law school student takes time, effort, responsibility, and some common sense. To help you get to the top of your law school class, we’ve assembled a list of our favorite pieces of advice. These recommendations all come from former law students turned attorneys and should help you achieve a top spot amongst classmates.

Keep Calm & Pass Final Exams: Free webinar!

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Keep Calm & Pass Final Exams: Free webinar!

Are you a law student worried about final exams? Are you struggling with time management and stress? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this webinar is for you!

JD Advising is pleased to partner with the American Bar Association to present this webinar to New York, Michigan, & Illinois law students only! Join this webinar on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET (11:00 AM CT)!