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Your 1L Job Search: 4 Things to Know

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Your 1L Job Search: 4 Things to Know

As you begin law school, there is certainly no shortage of things to do! After all, you’re learning how to thrive in a new exam structure, spending time on outlines, and of course, all of the studying!  There’s another challenge, though, that might not seem as immediate but is also incredibly important–your 1L job search. Securing that crucial first clerkship can certainly feel impossible at times. Yet, with the right guidance and insights, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate this process confidently. Here are four essential things everyone should know about their law school 1L job search.

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How to Bounce Back After a Bad Law School Midterm

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How to Bounce Back After a Bad Law School Midterm

The moment has come – you’ve received your law school midterm grades and things didn’t go as you hoped. First and foremost, take a deep breath. Remember, law school is a journey, and your midterm grades are just a single step in that process. The question now, though, is how do you learn from this experience and ensure a better outcome on your final exam? Let’s explore actionable steps to bounce back after a disappointing law school midterm.

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What To Do If You Panic During A Law School Exam

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What To Do If You Panic During A Law School Exam

Law school exams are notoriously challenging and stressful, and it’s common for students to feel overwhelmed while they prepare for the exam.  But, what should you do if the panic sets in during the exam itself?  In this post, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage and overcome panic during these critical assessments. Read on for some tips on what to do if you panic during a law school exam.

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How to Approach Spring Break as a 1L

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How to Approach Spring Break as a 1L

Spring break can be an interesting time in law school for 1Ls.  Many don’t know whether they should plan a vacation or spend it in the library.  In this point, we provide 1Ls with some options if they find themselves at this very crossroads.  Read on for more information about how to approach spring break as a 1L.

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Law School Success Affirmations

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Law School Success Affirmations

Law school success affirmations can go a long way toward helping you on your journey in law school! Law school can be challenging and your time may be filled with intense study sessions, demanding exams, and the ever-present goal of becoming a successful legal professional. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the pressure and forget the power of positive thinking and affirmations. In this post, inspired by the wise words from one of our JD Advising videos (which you can view below), we will explore the significance of law school success affirmations for law students and provide you with tips to harness the power of positive thinking to achieve success in law school.

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Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Law School Tutor

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Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Law School Tutor

Law school can certainly be a demanding journey.  Once classes begin, many students begin to feel overwhelmed and are unsure of what steps to take in order to excel in their classes.  For students in this situation, the guidance of a seasoned law school tutor can be the catalyst for success.  But, how does one go about selecting a law school tutor? In this post, we discuss five key questions to ask before hiring a law school tutor.

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The Callback Interview: The Second Round at Big Law Firms

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Navigating the Callback Interview: Understanding and Preparing for the Second Round at Big Law Firms

You made it through the first round of interviews for a job in big law and are going to be returning for a callback interview.  Congratulations on advancing to the next stage in your journey! It probably goes without saying that the callback interview is important and allowed you to further cement your fit within a potential law firm.  In this post, we provide some insight so you can better prepare for your callback interview.

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Balancing Law School and Work: Tips for Success

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Balancing Law School and Work: Tips for Success

Many students who head off to law school find themselves not only in the classroom but also in the workplace.  Some of these students are working in clerkships or doing other sorts of legal work.  Other students are continuing with the jobs they had before they began law school. While balancing law school and work can be difficult, it does not have to be impossible!  This post provides helpful tips and guidance on how to approach balancing law school while also working.

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Free Webinar: Applying to Law School: A Master Checklist

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Free Webinar: Applying to Law School: A Master Checklist

This webinar will focus on what students can do this semester to prepare for law school. We will help you get organized, and understand what you need to do and a schedule for doing it. Join JD Advising’s Director of Prelaw Services, Rachel Margiewicz, Esq., on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (the free recording is also available below!) for this free webinar in conjunction with Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International. Sign up here!

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MPRE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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MPRE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Although not as well-known as the bar exam, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) is another standardized test that nearly all American lawyers need to pass in order to practice law. To help you familiarize yourself with the MPRE, we’ve put together this list of MPRE frequently asked questions.

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How To Make Yourself Stand Out During OCIs

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How To Make Yourself Stand Out During OCIs

Many large and mid-size firms conduct on-campus interviews (OCIs) the summer before law students’ 2L year. Students are interviewed for summer associate positions for the following summer that can lead into full-time employment after law school ends. This means OCIs are very important to many students, but the OCI process is competitive. While it’s definitely important to have good greats and an excellent resume, employers look to other factors to determine who will be the right fit. Read our tips so you can stand out during OCIs!

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What To Expect At Law School Orientation

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What To Expect At Law School Orientation

As we head to the end of the summer, those starting law school are likely working through some nerves and excitement.  Many law schools have an orientation for 1Ls before classes begin in the fall.  Assuming that your law school hosts a 1L orientation, you might be asking what it’s all about or whether it’s worth going to.  The short answer: definitely plan to go (and your law school might even mandate that you attend!).  Below, we discuss what to expect at law school orientation.

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Free Webinar: How To Excel As A First-Year Law Student

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Free Webinar: How To Excel As A First-Year Law Student

We are excited to share with you that we have a new free webinar on how to succeed in law school as a first-year law student!

This webinar is led by our prelaw and application expert, Rachel Margiewicz. Our goal is to prepare you on how to navigate law school with success!

Please register here!

If you are unable to attend this webinar live, do not worry! We will be recording the webinar and sending it out to all of those who registered by August 2nd, 2023.

We look forward to seeing you there!