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What Do I Do If I Am Unhappy With My Law School Grades?

At the end of the day, law school grades can be incredibly important. They might help determine where you find job interviews, whether you can obtain or keep a scholarship, and might impact your eligibility for certain law school courses. The grade you receive at the end of each quarter/semester can reflect a number of different things. For example, your grades reflect how well you understood the material, kept up with assignments, and sought help when needed. It’s safe to say that grades in law school should always be a top priority for law school students. So, what do you do if your law school grades aren’t where you need them to be? In this post, we give tips on how to improve your law school grades.

Three Tips For First-Generation Law Students

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Three Tips For First-Generation Law Students

While being a first-generation law student is something to be immensely proud of, it can also come with certain challenges. If you’re a newly admitted first-generation law student or one seeking some guidance, you’ve come to the right place. JD Advising has successfully helped thousands of first-generation law students around the country succeed in law school. So, without further ado, here are JD Advising’s top three tips for first-generation law students.

Q&A With A Harvard Law Student

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Q&A With A Harvard Law Student

JD Advising recently had the opportunity to chat with Nicholle Knapp, a third-year law student at Harvard Law School. See the video and read the highlights below!

Free Webinar: How to Be a Successful Law Student

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Free Webinar: How to Be a Successful Law Student

This presentation is geared toward both prelaw students and law students!

Every law student wants to be successful, but that is easier said than done! This webinar will focus on how to be a successful law student. JD Advising is pleased to partner with Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International to present a free webinar. You can access the recording below!

Four Tips For Law School Midterms Prep

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Four Tips For Law School Midterms Prep

Midterms in law school do not play as major of a role when compared to final exams. Final examinations will determine almost all of your grades, however, midterms can factor into your final grade, even if minimal. On top of potentially acting as the difference between an A- and B+, midterms also serve several key purposes. So, while most would say that midterms aren’t as important as law school final exams, they still matter! To maximize your final examination success, you should treat law school midterms as serious exams that require attention. Doing so will ensure that your midterm grade is an accurate representation of your progression at that point in time. With that out of the way, here are JD Advising’s law school midterms prep tips

Three Benefits Of Being A Law School Mentor

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Three Benefits Of Being A Law School Mentor

If anyone ever tells you that they didn’t need help at some point in law school – they’re probably lying. Law school is a difficult three-year stretch that involves tons of studying, pressure, and stress. It’s expected that students reach out for help! Especially because law school isn’t something you need to do alone. Who better to help a 1L out than someone that’s already gone through the process? If you’re a 1L thinking about helping incoming students next year, this post is for you. Of course, if you’re a 2L or 3L thinking about becoming a mentor, this post is also applicable. Becoming a student mentor can be a rewarding and beneficial experience for a number of reasons. Here are JD Advising’s top three benefits of becoming a law school mentor.

Four Steps To Avoid Falling Behind In Law School

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Four Steps To Avoid Falling Behind In Law School

Falling behind in law school can be tough and demoralizing. It can be especially difficult when you have the feeling that your peers are keeping up the pace. Whatever your reasons may be for falling behind in law school, we feel for you and have you covered. Read on for more tips on how to avoid falling behind in law school and get back in control of your law school experience.

What Are Billable Hours And How Do They Work?

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What Are Billable Hours And How Do They Work?

If you’re a law student and haven’t worked in a law firm before, you may be curious about billable hours. The term is thrown around so often (especially during On-Campus Interviews) that it’s almost assumed everyone knows what it means. For the majority of law students, billable hours are an important concept to understand, especially as students weigh career options. Why? Most law students graduate law school and begin life as an attorney at a law firm where billable hours become an important aspect of day-to-day life.

Cleaning Up Your Online Profile In Law School

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Cleaning Up Your Online Profile In Law School

In this post, we cover some helpful tips on how to manage and clean up your online profile in law school so it doesn’t come back to haunt you when it is time for interviews! A quick point before we get started. Remember that while you can certainly “clean up” your online presence, old posts and comments rarely go away forever. This leads us to some general advice: always think twice before posting!

Three Law School New Year’s Resolutions

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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.

What Is The Difference Between Criminal Law & Procedure?

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What Is The Difference Between Criminal Law & Procedure?

If you’re a newer law student who has yet to take both criminal law and criminal procedure, you’re not alone. Generally, criminal law is a mandatory 1L class, whereas students take criminal procedure during their 2L or 3L year, and some students don’t take it at all if not required by the law school. Despite both including the word “criminal” the two classes are actually very different. One of the most common questions students ask us is to explain the difference between the two. Let’s take a closer look at criminal law, criminal procedure, and the differences between the two.

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.

Law School Networking During COVID-19

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Law School Networking During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic altered the methods many employers use to conduct business, and how these employers approach networking has also had to change. For students who entered law school during the pandemic and for those students already enrolled, networking can be a challenge. With students still attending classes from the comfort of home, it’s understandable. However, not all hope is lost! We here at JD Advising have also had to make some changes given ongoing coronavirus concerns – and how we approach networking is also included on the list. Let’s take a look at law school networking during COVID-19.

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

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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.