Opinion: How mentorship programs help law students
JDSupra — Joshua Mathew describes his experience with friends, law firm partners, and professors who provided mentorship throughout his legal education and professional career.
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NATIONAL JURIST — Some programs offer you the study skills or advice you need to be successful in your first year while others provide training experiences with legal professionals. Lucky for you, there are several programs you can do this summer to help prepare for law school.
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ABA LAW STUDENT PODCAST — Law school, bar prep, and the legal profession in general can be hard on mental health, but there is help through Lawyer Assistance Programs that even law students can access. DeMario Thornton talks with Molly Ranns about the services and support available to help law students and professionals cope with…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Summer internships and jobs are not the only way for college students to use their summer break to better position themselves to apply to law school. Taking classes can also be a good use of the relaxed summer months. Whether you stay on campus or study at another institution, here are four…
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Unlike older law school applicants, aspiring lawyers who are college students or recent graduates may not have a deep well of work experience to draw from in composing their applications. They may fear that their resume seems a little bare, even if they have strong academic credentials. And they may struggle to come…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — The most exhausting and intense part of law school is the first year, known as 1L. The seemingly endless flood of cases to read, the threat of being cold-called during class through the Socratic method, and the difficulty of adjusting to law school exams push many law students to their mental limits.…
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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we have ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones on the podcast to talk with us about resources you can use in your job search and career planning in the legal field.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW — With deposit deadlines just around the corner, prospective law students have just a few weeks left to decide where they will matriculate this fall. UVA Law student ambassadors James Hornsby and Laura-Louise Rice join Dean Blazer for a candid discussion about the various factors that go into selecting which law…
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — This is your chance to explain any gaps in your resume and demonstrate your commitment to the LL.M. program The LL.M. interview is a key piece of the application to law school, and it is just as important as the recommendation letters, personal statements and admission tests. Usually a…
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BAR EXAM TOOL BOX — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! In this episode of our “Quick Tips” series, we’re outlining a strategy for bouncing back after failing the bar exam. We discuss how to identify and strengthen your weaker areas and set yourself up for success next time around.
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