Can Law School Be Fun? How to Make the Most of Your Legal Education Legal education can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it doesn't always have to be daunting. With the right mindset and strategies, law students can make the most of their studies, engage with their classes, and enjoy their time in school. This article explores how to make legal education fun, focusing on setting realistic expectations, exploring extracurricular... (137 views)
Appellate Law: How Student Internships Can Expand Your Legal Knowledge ''Extremely valuable'' is how Patrick Harrigan, a 2L at the University of Wisconsin Law School, described his experience at the Innocence Project, where he just completed a full year of student appellate work. (128 views)
Learn Real-World Venture Capital Skills at University: Student Success Stories Schools Offer Real Venture Capital Lessons Venture capital is agony and ecstasy, bust and boom, the stress of gambling and the thrill of a front-row view on the latest technologies. And when real money is involved, it's also one of the hottest classes on business school campuses. (123 views)
The Role of Law Students in Promoting Access to Justice: Strategies for Empowerment and Advocacy Access to justice refers to the ability of individuals and communities to effectively navigate the legal system and obtain fair and equitable resolution of their legal issues. It encompasses not only the availability of legal services but also the affordability, physical accessibility, and cultural appropriateness of those services. Access to justice is a fundamental... (118 views)
Maintaining Connections with Your Alma Mater: What Alumni Associations Do On graduation day, misty-eyed students say their goodbyes to friends, professors, and some long, hard years of law school. While many dissapear into the workforce, others choose to stay close to their schools through alumni associations and find that participation often leads to better business networks, avenues to pursue pro bono and other community activities, and ways... (117 views)
The Difficulty of the Bar Exam in the United States Summary: The bar exam in the United States is a challenging and complex test many need help to pass on their first attempt. The exam's length and breadth of material and the focus on memorization over understanding can make it difficult for even experienced attorneys to pass. The stress and high cost of the exam can also add to the difficulty. There have been proposals for... (114 views)
Master the University of Nebraska College of Law: Expert Tips on How to Succeed Enjoy the advantages of a big city with the friendliness of a small town in Lincoln, home of the University of Nebraska College of Law. This college offers a broad and diverse curriculum and the benefits that come with small classes. So read on. (111 views)
Teaching Constitutional Law with the Marshall Brennan Program: Washington College of Law's Impact on High School Students In an effort to educate high school students on the Constitution and simultaneously broaden the horizons of law students, Professor Jamin Raskin joined with the widows of former Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and William Brennan in 1999 to form a course that runs both at the Washington College of Law (WCL), Washington, DC, and area high schools—albeit on... (104 views)
William Mitchell College of Law Appoints Kevin Campana as Interim Dean of Students This week, we spoke with the Interim Dean of Students at William Mitchell College of Law to find out about how that school goes about trying to ensure its students and alumni are not just successful, but also happy, in their careers. (101 views)
Nidia Moscotte, Professional Litigation Paralegal at Baum Hedlund Law in Los Angeles As a litigation paralegal for plaintiffs' firm Baum Hedlund, Nidia Moscotte often meets her clients at their worst. Most have either been injured or lost a loved one in an accident. It's the extreme emotion of the job that Moscotte loves. When people come to you in pain after losing a loved one, she said, they become more than a client. They become part of your life. (99 views)
University of Colorado School of Law: Patty Powell, Assistant Dean of Career Services | Career Tips & Insights With a sophisticated student body looking to her for advice, Patty Powell knows she has to go the extra mile to help her students get access to all of the opportunities their education and experiences afford them. She talked with LawCrossing about how she does just that. (95 views)
"Advice for Law Students: “How to Succeed and Thrive in Law School" Making use of your school's Career Center as you conduct your job search may seem like an obvious tip. But the efforts of those that work in these offices often go unnoticed. Whether you are seeking assistance in narrowing the list of your desired practice areas or simply hoping to be pointed in the direction of useful services for resume help or interview improvement,... (92 views)
How Pro Paralegal Alicia Ashley Achieved World Champion Status Through Dedication Alicia ''Slick'' Ashley is a world-champion paralegal. By day, she works on corporate litigation cases at Sullivan & Cromwell in Manhattan. Last month, she knocked out Elena ''Baby Doll'' Reid in front of more than 1,000 people at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, NV. LawCrossing talks with the pugilist paralegal about juggling her two careers. (92 views)
Navigating the Legal Industry with the Innovative New Program at Emory Law School Emory University School of Law in Atlanta recently launched a new collaborative academic program giving students real-world IP and business law experience. The ''Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results'' or ''TI:GER'' program connects science/Ph.D. and MBA students from Georgia Tech with Emory Law students for a two-year workshop focusing on the intersections... (90 views)
Harvard Law School Class of 2005 Required to Perform First-Ever Pro Bono Service Requirement At Harvard Law School in Cambridge, MA, working to serve the community and the world is not just respected, it's required. The Harvard Law Class of 2005 will graduate this spring as the first with each student having met a requirement for 40 hours of pro bono legal work. (90 views)
William Mitchell College of Law: A Comprehensive Overview of Programs and Resources Available This Minnesota law school was founded as an alternative to the legal education offered at the time, and by adhering to that idea, it has allowed students of diverse backgrounds to flourish as productive members of the legal profession. (88 views)
Boalt Hall Environmental Law Students: Activists On Campus and Beyond Students play a key role in the environmental law program at the Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley—not only as participants, but also as advocates for and designers of the program's future. (86 views)
Discover International Law Through Whittier Law's Center and Certificate Program Doing a wide range of work within a chosen field and seeing many sides of an issue is very important, says Rachel Stevens, a second-year law student at Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, CA. ''Only then can you have an educated opinion on what you believe,'' she says. (78 views)
Stetson University Names Benjamin Barros as Dean of College of Law Benjamin Barros stated in a release that Stetson Law has established a national reputation for its excellence in advocacy, legal writing, and elder law, among other areas. He is excited to collaborate with all members of the Stetson Law community to enhance these strengths toward a promising future. Stetson University has named Barros the incoming dean of its College of... (77 views)
USC LL.M. Program Thrives with Japanese Law Student: A Success Story As a practicing lawyer in Japan, Takahiro Kawaguchi's keen interest in American law and the U.S. legal system brought him to America to enroll in USC Law's master's degree program, an intensive two-semester, full-time curriculum. Mr. Kawaguchi, 32, is a fifth-year associate at Mitsui Yasuda Wani & Maeda, currently Mitsui Yasuda & Wani, one of the most prestigious law firms... (72 views)
Becoming a Lawyer, Farmer, and Policymaker: Drake Law School Student's Unique Journey to Graduatio Unique and innovative law school programs may have a habit of attracting and turning out unique law students and lawyers. An excellent illustration of this theory is Drake University Law School in Des Moines, IA; its Agricultural Law Center; and third-year law student Bill Even. (72 views)
Why Pursue Legal Education: Understanding the Benefits The legal profession is one of the world's oldest and most respected fields. Lawyers play a vital role in society, from providing legal advice to representing clients in court. If you're considering pursuing a legal education, you may wonder if it's your right choice. This article will explore the benefits of a legal education and why it's worth considering. (65 views)
Can Online Law School Be an Option for Students? A Guide to Exploring Your Options Online Law School is becoming an increasingly popular option for those pursuing a career in law. With the advancements in online learning technology, online legal education has become more accessible. This guide explores the opportunities available for students considering an online law school program and outlines the benefits of pursuing a legal education through this... (64 views)
Pepperdine University School of Law Director of Career Development Matt DeGrushe: Interview and Insight Many law students see their career services office as only available to the top students. Matt DeGrushe has worked hard to change that perception at Pepperdine through innovative programs that connect students with all types of employers. (62 views)
Law School Deans Propose a Compromise on Standardized Test Requirement for Admissions Deans of over half of the law schools in the country are working to salvage the longstanding rule that mandates the use of standardized tests like the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) for student admissions. Rather than allowing law schools to become fully test-optional as planned, the deans propose that the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and... (61 views)
Washington College of Law's Marshall Brennan Program: Law Students Teach Each Other to Learn! Marshall-Brennan fellows have their work cut out for them. The fellows—law students at American University's Washington College of Law (WCL)—teach Constitutional Law to students in Washington, DC, and Maryland high schools. The law students take a corresponding year-long advanced law school seminar to learn simultaneously how to interpret and also teach the... (55 views)
How Legal Education Has Evolved Over Time Legal education, the foundation for producing competent and skilled legal professionals, has a rich history that has seen substantial evolution over the centuries. From its origins in ancient civilizations to the modern educational institutions, this article explores the transformative journey of legal education and the forces that have shaped it. (55 views)
Are Law School Exams Multiple Choice? Everything You Need to Know Law school exams cause stress and anxiety for many students, especially regarding the format of their tests. While some law schools stick to traditional essay-based testing, others have shifted towards multiple choice exams. Multiple choice exams can be daunting for law students who may need to become more familiar with the format or worry that they'll be unable to... (53 views)
Texas Wesleyan School of Law's Assistant Dean of Career Services, Katherine L. Chapman, Esq: Advice to Law Students Dealing with the career dreams of a student body from a young law school is no easy task, but Katharine Chapman is up to it. She talks with us about how she helps her students find jobs and how she's taking her message - namely, that Texas Wesleyan is an excellent law school - to the streets. (51 views)
How to Prepare for the Bar Exam: Tips and Techniques The bar exam is a pivotal moment in becoming a licensed attorney. It is a rigorous test assessing one's knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and aptitude for law practice. Proper preparation for the bar exam is crucial for passing the test and building a strong foundation for a successful legal career. (50 views)