How Law Schools Can Help Young Lawyers Practice During Bar Exam Uncertainty Things are never easy for a law school graduate. After three years of stressful study and hundreds of thousands in student loans, they now face the next hurdle in their slog to become a lawyer. All graduates must pass the bar exam. This is a test held just twice a year where law graduates must spend days regurgitating legal analysis and taking multiple choice exams. The... (23 views)
Essential Steps to Take After Law School Graduation Graduating from law school is an exciting milestone that marks the completion of years of hard work and dedication. However, it also signifies the beginning of a new chapter, as law school merely lays the foundation for a legal career. The transition from the academic environment to the professional world can be both exhilarating and challenging. Understanding the steps to... (46 views)
Choosing The Best Bar Exam Preparation Course Deciding to take a bar exam preparation course is not an easy one. There are many different courses available, and each one has its own set of pros and cons. This article will discuss the different types of bar exam courses available and what you can expect from each one. We will also talk about the costs associated with these courses to make an informed decision about... (185 views)
ABA-Accredited Schools Not Your Only Option: Non-ABA Accredited Schools May Provide Good Education Alternatives In the lawyer world, ABA accreditation is the gold standard. Each year, thousands of students graduate from the 191 institutions across the country that are approved by the American Bar Association. And while for many, obtaining a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school is an absolute priority, for others, attending a non-ABA accredited law school can satisfy one's... (9719 views)
What to Consider When Deciding Whether to Pursue a Legal Practice The practice of law is not for everyone. And yet most people who expend the blood, sweat, and anguish required to acquire a J.D. usually give practicing a try, at least for some measurable time. Why do some people enter the practice and then leave? In part it's because practicing law can be stressful. Others find they simply don't like the work. And still others find... (670 views)
Jeffrey Fisher: A Look at the Life & Career of a Top Attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine Seattle Jeffrey Fisher is batting a thousand. He became partner at Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle late last year at the ripe old age of 34. It would have been quite bad form if the firm hadn't promoted Mr. Fisher; the young attorney had argued and won two cases before the Supreme Court by the time he was 33. (506 views)
How Good Grades in Law School Can Help Your Career Prospects This week, we examine the importance of your grades during law school. As we will explore, many factors go into the significance of your grades, including the prestige of your law school, the hiring practices of the firms you apply to, and the type of position you seek. (1066 views)
Unlock Your Future in the Legal Profession with a Degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Texas Wesleyan's law school is less than fifteen years old, but it has already proven several things about itself: it offers students an excellent education, it boasts a fun atmosphere, and, most importantly, it is a school on the rise. (559 views)
How Chapman University School of Law Can Help Launch Your Legal Career - A Student's Guide Southern California's Chapman University may not have the long history of some law schools, but this new kid on the block has a lot to offer and is growing in popularity as a result. (152 views)
Improve Your Grades: Strategies for Winning the War Against Your Law School Exams The enemy is largely unknown. It lurks in the minds of your professors throughout the semester but is never fully revealed until it's too late. You find yourself trapped in a classroom with no way out (except if you leave an ID card with the proctors, you may visit the bathroom, one at a time, as long as you're quiet) and just a few hours to attack before it's all over.... (245 views)
Top 10 Tips for Acing the Bar Exam and Avoiding Panic Attacks The Bar Exam is the last in a long line of hurdles you face when trying to become a licensed attorney — and it tends to be the one that trips the most people up. If you're planning on facing the upcoming Bar Exam next month, prepare yourself by following these tips. (19140 views)
Cracking the Big Apple: Preparing for the New York State Bar Exam An unblinking look at what it's like to sit for the world's toughest bar exam. Ready? You may begin. (8099 views)
How to Apply and Succeed in Law School: An Insider's Guide First year, they scare you to death. Second year, they work you to death. Third year, they bore you to death. There's more than a grain of truth to this bit of legal lore: Here's how to stay afloat as you dive into law school, year by year. (476 views)