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Three Law School New Year’s Resolutions

It’s the start of a brand-new year, so you know what that means! Resolutions are aplenty. For law students, starting off the new year right and maintaining beneficial changes throughout the year can be a challenge. Classes and studying take up the majority of your time, however, on top of that, there are other activities such as socializing and other obligations. So, let’s start the new year off right with some of JD Advising’s best new year’s resolutions for law students. We have everything from study techniques to self-care tips in this post and are sure there’s something here for everyone. Ok, time to say goodbye to the holidays of 2021 and hello to a fresh 2022.

Q&A with a Harvard Law Student

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Q&A with a Harvard Law Student

We recently did this Q&A with Nicholle, a third-year Harvard Law student, who discussed how she got into Harvard Law School, what surprised her most about law school, and more. She provided very thoughtful answers to our questions and we highly recommend you check out this fun and engaging video! Read more

Should I Join A Study Group In Law School?

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Should I Join A Study Group In Law School?

It doesn’t take long after law school orientation for students to huddle together in groups, often based on friends you meet in your 1L section. It’s a comforting feeling for many students to have a group of people they can feel familiar with when all other aspects of new life as a law student seem so unfamiliar. You talk about what classes to take, you share a laugh over the newest viral video, and you… study together? It’s one thing to have a group of law school friends, it’s another thing to form a study group with those friends. Study groups can be a great tool for succeeding in law school, but if not done well, they can be a major detriment. This blog outlines the pros and cons of joining a study group in law school.

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.

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.

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)!

How To Deal With 1L Loneliness

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How To Deal With 1L Loneliness

For many students, the 1L year of law school can be a challenge academically. However, the first year of law school can also be a challenge for some students when viewed from a social perspective. Entering a new environment, moving to a new city, making new friends, and meeting new professors is a lot to handle on top of academics. While law schools do offer events designed to “break the ice” amongst new students, some still feel isolated and lonely. Feeling as though you don’t have a friend group, a support system, or meaningful connections can be daunting and overwhelming. Let’s take a look at some of our top tips for dealing with 1L loneliness.

JD Advising Law School Outline Samples

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JD Advising Law School Outline Samples

Looking for law school outlines that will help you stand out from the crowd? JD Advising outlines are tailored to help you excel in your law school classes. Here, we give you a few law school outline samples. And next, we tell you how our outlines will help you excel in your law school classes!