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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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
After two or more grueling years of law school, you’ve made it to the fall semester of your final year. Time to kick your feet up and relax, right? Yes and No. It is definitely important to exhale a bit and reflect on how far you’ve come. At the same time, it’s a great time to start considering all that comes after graduation. For most law students, that includes preparing for the bar exam. Even if you don’t want to dive into studying just yet, there are several steps you can take this year to ensure you’ll have success during test time. Below, we talk about how to prepare for the bar exam during your 3L year of law school.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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