Tips for students in online hybrid JD programs
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN — Students in the part-time and mostly online Hybrid JD in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (ranked #4 in IP for 2021) have discovered three practical strategies that have allowed them to maintain a full-time job and fulfill personal obligations…
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PSYCHOLOGY TODAY — Law school can be daunting to even the best students. For law students with ADHD, the pressure can be debilitating. Law school is structured differently than most other graduate programs. Students are expected to self motivate to read dense caselaw, identify the meaning, and apply the arguments and logical reasoning to a single…
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FEAST MAGAZINE — According to the 2018 census, 78% of households owned desktops or laptops. Therefore, if you’re a law student, having a computer at your disposal is essential. Besides, a reliable and durable laptop would help you handle all your work through your school period. The best laptop for law school offers good performance. They shouldn’t…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law schools challenge students inside and outside the classroom. Before enrolling in a J.D. program, aspiring lawyers should be aware of what the law school environment will be like, how much it costs to get a law degree and what distinguishes one school from the next. It’s also important to…
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ANCHOR BY SPOTIFY — Legal education is experiencing explosive applications; a call for innovation & adaptation; demand for increased diversification of the profession; & cries for social justice impact & protection of the Rule of Law. Host Patty Roberts, Dean of St. Mary’s University School of Law, will explore the opinions of legal education leaders regarding…
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — All law schools accept addenda, even when they are not an official part of the application. A well-written addendum supports your case for admission by providing missing context to answer questions that your application might raise. A poorly written addendum, however, can do more harm than good.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law schools challenge students inside and outside the classroom. Before enrolling in a J.D. program, aspiring lawyers should be aware of what the law school environment will be like, how much it costs to get a law degree and what distinguishes one school from the next. It’s also important to…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The U.S. celebrates Veterans Day each November, and it’s a good time to reflect on how law schools serve those who serve the country. Law schools greatly value applicants who are veterans. Many of the skills honed by military service contribute to success in both law school and legal…
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KEYSTONE LAW STUDIES — So you’ve got your admissions letter to law school; congratulations! You might find yourself wondering: ‘what’s next?’ There are lots of practical considerations such as cost, accommodation, and relocation to think about. However, one vital thing is to get into the headspace of a law student. Law is a very specialized discipline…
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — As a graduate student in the rather solitary field of English, I was thankful for the Coffee Club’s companionship and structure, which helped me finish my dissertation and shaped my interest in working with advanced writers across disciplines. Flash forward to 2021. I am an administrator at North Carolina State University developing writing…
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