Advice on avoiding bar preparation burnout for law students

June 15, 2021

THE NATIONAL JURIST — After surviving three years of law school stress, what’s several weeks of bar prep? The truth is that the limited time frame, the unique nature of the pressure, and the sheer volume of material leaves many bar exam takers feeling like they’re on an emotional rollercoaster.

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Equal Justice Works Alumni Engagement Program connects law students and lawyers through public service

April 21, 2021

EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS — For more than 30 years, Equal Justice Works has been facilitating opportunities for law students and lawyers to engage in public service and bring lasting change to underserved communities across our country. Today, we have more than 2,000 Fellows in our alumni network.

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Tips for first-year law firm associates

April 21, 2021

JD SUPRA — Concerns about starting your first job after law school are justified. It is terrifying. For many, the first year as an associate will be your first professional job. Little has prepared you for the difficult, confusing and stressful first year ahead. We thought we would pass along some tips to the next generation.

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Advice for students seeking judicial clerkships

April 17, 2021

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — In 2017, I received a rejection letter from a district court judge I deeply respected and admired. In 2021, I received an offer letter to clerk in her chambers. The secret? Be patient, persistent, and prayerful.

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Tips for law students on preparing for the bar exam

April 17, 2021

THE NATIONAL JURIST — Are you getting ready to start bar prep? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Studying for the bar is a huge undertaking, and it can be hard to know where to begin. These helpful tips will ensure that you start your bar prep the right way.

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Common reasons why law students fail the bar exam

April 17, 2021

ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — If you failed the bar exam, you may feel a range of emotions—including anger, disappointment, frustration, and hopelessness. You may even question your decision to go to law school. Or wonder if you are cut out to be a lawyer.

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Tips for first-year law firm associates

April 13, 2021

ABA JOURNAL — Concerns about starting your first job after law school are justified. It is terrifying. For many, the first year as an associate will be your first professional job. Little has prepared you for the difficult, confusing and stressful first year ahead. Many summer associate positions fail to provide a realistic picture.

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Podcast: Advice for law graduates on ‘telling your story’ in job interviews

April 8, 2021

THE LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about all of the non-academic aspects of the job hunt — in other words, what legal employers are looking at, besides just grades.

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Lawyer Alyssa Ortiz Johnston discusses leadership and mentorship of Latina lawyers (see attached)

March 31, 2021

TEXAS LAWYER/LAW.COM — Alyssa Ortiz Johnston, a Litigation Practice associate in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, completed the Hispanic National Bar Association’s (HNBA) 2021 Latina Leadership Academy on March 12. The Academy is a program for Latina lawyers from all areas of the profession.

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Podcast: Advice for law graduates on ‘telling your story’ in job interviews

March 31, 2021

THE LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones with us to talk about all of the non-academic aspects of the job hunt — in other words, what legal employers are looking at, besides just grades.

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