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LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
We offer personalized one-on-one law school tutoring to students around the country. Assistance is available for all levels — from incoming 1Ls who want a strong start to upper-class students who need to improve a disappointing GPA or save a scholarship.LAW SCHOOL 101
We know law school can be challenging, but the Law School Toolbox® is here to help. We’ve compiled a bunch of helpful tips relating to all different parts of the law school experience. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ahh, law review. What is there to say about our dear friend law review. There is such a love hate relationship with becoming a member of your school’s law review. But you wouldn’t know it unless you were in the trenches. So how can you know if it’s right for you,before you are even
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT Doretta McGinnis is a law school tutor for Law School Toolbox. After graduating from Harvard, she worked in academic publishing until a friend dared her to go to law school. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC 10-15-2018. This is a well-written article with good, structured advice. I would only add that a student in this situation may want to consider other degree/career options, especially those related to A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
We offer personalized one-on-one law school tutoring to students around the country. Assistance is available for all levels — from incoming 1Ls who want a strong start to upper-class students who need to improve a disappointing GPA or save a scholarship.LAW SCHOOL 101
We know law school can be challenging, but the Law School Toolbox® is here to help. We’ve compiled a bunch of helpful tips relating to all different parts of the law school experience. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ahh, law review. What is there to say about our dear friend law review. There is such a love hate relationship with becoming a member of your school’s law review. But you wouldn’t know it unless you were in the trenches. So how can you know if it’s right for you,before you are even
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT Doretta McGinnis is a law school tutor for Law School Toolbox. After graduating from Harvard, she worked in academic publishing until a friend dared her to go to law school. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC 10-15-2018. This is a well-written article with good, structured advice. I would only add that a student in this situation may want to consider other degree/career options, especially those related to A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career. FIVE WAYS TO USE SPREADSHEETS IN LAW SCHOOL Spreadsheets have been a good friend to me in law school. In my book, organization is key to success, and using a spreadsheet has been a great way to keep myself on track. Here are five ways to incorporate spreadsheets into your routine as a law student.LAW SCHOOL 101
We know law school can be challenging, but the Law School Toolbox® is here to help. We’ve compiled a bunch of helpful tips relating to all different parts of the law school experience. PODCAST EPISODE 296: LISTEN AND LEARN In today's episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover two hearsay exceptions -- government/public records and business records. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL If you’ve been on planet Earth for the past few months you’ve probably heard the news. No, not about the new royal baby or about Beyonce’s “Homecoming” release on Netflix. I’m talking about the news blast you likely saw on your social media feed on or about April 10th, 2019, “Kim Kardashian is MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS Ariel Salzer is a tutor and mentor tutor for Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox. Ariel has taught everything from conjunctions to calculus on four different continents. TIPS FOR STUDYING FOR AN OPEN BOOK LAW SCHOOL EXAM Lee Burgess, Esq. is the co-founder of the Law School Toolbox, a resource for law students that demystifies the law school experience and the Bar Exam Toolbox, a resource for students getting ready for the bar exam.Lee has been adjunct faculty at two bay area law schools teaching classes on law school and bar exam preparation. SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Shirlene Brown is a first-generation student in her last year at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. At Wayne, Shirlene has been involved with numerous organizations and clubs, including mock trial, LexisNexis, the Women's Law Caucus, and the Journal of Lawand Society.
A HANDY TEMPLATE FOR ANSWERING "HARD" LAW SCHOOL EXAM Alison Monahan is the founder of The Girl's Guide to Law School, which helps law students and prospective law students get in to law school, get through, and stay true to themselves.Alison is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where she was a member of the Columbia Law Review and served as a Civ Pro teaching assistant. You can find her on Twitter at @GirlsGuideToLS. ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO WRITE A TOP-NOTCH PERSONAL STATEMENT WHEN YOU'RE Mihal is a tutor for the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox. Teaching has been integral to Mihal’s work for over a decade. Prior to law school, she led creative workshops and academic classes in prisons, tutored elementary school students struggling with reading comprehension, and spent five years working as a Court Advocate in Brooklyn, NY, where she developed trainings and advocacyLAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
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Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
LAW SCHOOL 101
Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career.LAW SCHOOL 101
Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. FIVE WAYS TO USE SPREADSHEETS IN LAW SCHOOL Spreadsheets have been a good friend to me in law school. In my book, organization is key to success, and using a spreadsheet has been a great way to keep myself on track. Here are five ways to incorporate spreadsheets into your routine as a law student. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges PODCAST EPISODE 296: LISTEN AND LEARN In today's episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover two hearsay exceptions -- government/public records and business records. CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
A HANDY TEMPLATE FOR ANSWERING "HARD" LAW SCHOOL EXAM Alison Monahan is the founder of The Girl's Guide to Law School, which helps law students and prospective law students get in to law school, get through, and stay true to themselves.Alison is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where she was a member of the Columbia Law Review and served as a Civ Pro teaching assistant. You can find her on Twitter at @GirlsGuideToLS. ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO WRITE A TOP-NOTCH PERSONAL STATEMENT WHEN YOU'RE Mihal is a tutor for the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox. Teaching has been integral to Mihal’s work for over a decade. Prior to law school, she led creative workshops and academic classes in prisons, tutored elementary school students struggling with reading comprehension, and spent five years working as a Court Advocate in Brooklyn, NY, where she developed trainings and advocacyLAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
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Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
LAW SCHOOL 101
Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COM A LAW STUDENT’S 3-TIERED GUIDE TO DRESSING THE PART There are occasions where what you are wearing literally means the difference between a certain and uncertain future. In law school, and in life, the way you dress says a lot about who you are, and you want to be sure you are giving the right impression. Below is a three-tiered guide to “dressing the part” to ensure success in your law school and post law school career.LAW SCHOOL 101
Strategies for New Law Students. Preparing for & Surviving Law School Classes. Law School Outlining 101. Law School Exam Prep 101. Law School Study Strategies for Different Learning Styles. Legal Research & Writing. Cultivating a Mindset for Success in Law School. Time & Life Management in Law School. Using Technology in Law School. FIVE WAYS TO USE SPREADSHEETS IN LAW SCHOOL Spreadsheets have been a good friend to me in law school. In my book, organization is key to success, and using a spreadsheet has been a great way to keep myself on track. Here are five ways to incorporate spreadsheets into your routine as a law student. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
SURVIVING YOUR FIRST ORAL ARGUMENT Surviving Your First Oral Argument. So you’ve spent countless hours preparing and writing your legal arguments. You have eaten slept, and breathed your brief. Now, all that hard work comes to a head: oral arguments. At the end of their 1L year, law students have to face their fears and give an oral argument in front of a panel of “judges PODCAST EPISODE 296: LISTEN AND LEARN In today's episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover two hearsay exceptions -- government/public records and business records. CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
A HANDY TEMPLATE FOR ANSWERING "HARD" LAW SCHOOL EXAM Alison Monahan is the founder of The Girl's Guide to Law School, which helps law students and prospective law students get in to law school, get through, and stay true to themselves.Alison is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where she was a member of the Columbia Law Review and served as a Civ Pro teaching assistant. You can find her on Twitter at @GirlsGuideToLS. ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO WRITE A TOP-NOTCH PERSONAL STATEMENT WHEN YOU'RE Mihal is a tutor for the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox. Teaching has been integral to Mihal’s work for over a decade. Prior to law school, she led creative workshops and academic classes in prisons, tutored elementary school students struggling with reading comprehension, and spent five years working as a Court Advocate in Brooklyn, NY, where she developed trainings and advocacy TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. HOW TO FIGHT EXAM-FREEZE Before the Exam. Here are three things to do in advance that can help reduce the chances of freezing during the exam: 1. Study Smart! We have heard the advice “Don’t cram!” for much of our lives, but the more complex and thinking-based the material is, the more important that advice is to exam-success. Instead of cramming, studymaterial
EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGESEE MORE ON LAWSCHOOLTOOLBOX.COMJD ADVANTAGE CAREERJD ADVANTAGE MEANINGJD ADVANTAGE POSITIONSJD PREFERRED CAREERSJOBS FOR JD GRADUATES HOW TO USE THE QUARANTINE TO REVAMP YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT “I simply don’t have the time,” was a phrase I had prepared on the tip of my tongue anytime I found myself: going weeks without exercising, ignoring my personal development goals or justifying my inability to communicate with family and friends on a regular basis. This was a phrase that rolled off my tongue oftentimes HOW TO DEVELOP A 3L JOB SEARCH STRATEGY Here are five things to keep in mind when making a plan to find your first job with a J.D. 1. Make Your Job Search Your Top Priority. During law school, it can be hard to know how exactly how to prioritize your time. Between attending classes, completing reading and writing assignments, outlining and preparing for final exams, andparticipating
DO DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS APPLY WITH ONLINE CLASSES Incoming students need to get in touch with their school’s disability services office as soon as possible, and if you are a returning student seeking accommodations, you will ideally have been in touch with the office all along. First things first: the same disability laws apply to online learning as with in-person courses. TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. HOW TO FIGHT EXAM-FREEZE Before the Exam. Here are three things to do in advance that can help reduce the chances of freezing during the exam: 1. Study Smart! We have heard the advice “Don’t cram!” for much of our lives, but the more complex and thinking-based the material is, the more important that advice is to exam-success. Instead of cramming, studymaterial
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DO DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS APPLY WITH ONLINE CLASSES Incoming students need to get in touch with their school’s disability services office as soon as possible, and if you are a returning student seeking accommodations, you will ideally have been in touch with the office all along. First things first: the same disability laws apply to online learning as with in-person courses. HOW TO FIGHT EXAM-FREEZE Before the Exam. Here are three things to do in advance that can help reduce the chances of freezing during the exam: 1. Study Smart! We have heard the advice “Don’t cram!” for much of our lives, but the more complex and thinking-based the material is, the more important that advice is to exam-success. Instead of cramming, studymaterial
HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
TRANSFERRING LAW SCHOOLS: THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Transferring only occurs at the end of 1L year. At this point, a law school can assess if you have what it takes to be a top law student. And they do this by looking at your 1L GPA and rank. These two components are the most important in a transfer’s application. Unlike getting into law school, where your LSAT and extra-curricularactivities
HOW TO GET INTO A TOP LAW SCHOOL WITH A LOW LSAT SCORE 2. Submit a Well-Rounded Application. Another factor to consider if you have a low LSAT score is the fact that this score is just one aspect of your application. There are still a variety of ways that you can sell yourself to your dream school that are not necessarily contained to a three-digit number. HOW TO DEVELOP A 3L JOB SEARCH STRATEGY Here are five things to keep in mind when making a plan to find your first job with a J.D. 1. Make Your Job Search Your Top Priority. During law school, it can be hard to know how exactly how to prioritize your time. Between attending classes, completing reading and writing assignments, outlining and preparing for final exams, andparticipating
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ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. WHAT TO EXPECT AT ORIENTATION Shirlene Brown is a first-generation student in her last year at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. At Wayne, Shirlene has been involved with numerous organizations and clubs, including mock trial, LexisNexis, the Women's Law Caucus, and the Journal of Lawand Society.
DO DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS APPLY WITH ONLINE CLASSES Incoming students need to get in touch with their school’s disability services office as soon as possible, and if you are a returning student seeking accommodations, you will ideally have been in touch with the office all along. First things first: the same disability laws apply to online learning as with in-person courses.THE 2L SLIP
The 2L Slip – Academic Success (or Lack of Success) We talked about the 2L slip, or some of the problems that arise when you’re a second-year law student. If you missed our tips on balancing on-campus interviews and extra-curricular activities, take a read here. We continue with this series by bringing you three suggestions forkeeping up
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
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Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
PODCAST EPISODE 296: LISTEN AND LEARN In today's episode of our "Listen and Learn" series, we cover two hearsay exceptions -- government/public records and business records. FIVE TIPS FOR A GREAT LEGAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Many first-year students are struggling with their legal writing assignments. Whether graded or not, these assignments often cause anxiety for students because legal writing can, at first, feel like a foreign language. Even if you consider yourself a good writer, legal writing can be baffling. As you continue to work on legal writing assignments, these are some tips to keep in mind. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGE Emerging Legal Careers: The Ever-Expanding JD Advantage Market. This is the third post in a multi-part series designed to explore how the legal market is changing and introduce you to some of the options it presents for future law graduates. We’ve already taken a look at opportunities that have arisen with the emergence of new technologyand
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: AN OVERVIEW The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 in an effort to encourage more people to pursue a career in public service by offering a path to loan forgiveness. PSLF makes it more tenable for attorneys to work in lower-paying public interest jobs, but even after ten years, there continues to be a lot of confusion LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
FIVE TIPS FOR A GREAT LEGAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Many first-year students are struggling with their legal writing assignments. Whether graded or not, these assignments often cause anxiety for students because legal writing can, at first, feel like a foreign language. Even if you consider yourself a good writer, legal writing can be baffling. As you continue to work on legal writing assignments, these are some tips to keep in mind. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGE Emerging Legal Careers: The Ever-Expanding JD Advantage Market. This is the third post in a multi-part series designed to explore how the legal market is changing and introduce you to some of the options it presents for future law graduates. We’ve already taken a look at opportunities that have arisen with the emergence of new technologyand
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: AN OVERVIEW The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 in an effort to encourage more people to pursue a career in public service by offering a path to loan forgiveness. PSLF makes it more tenable for attorneys to work in lower-paying public interest jobs, but even after ten years, there continues to be a lot of confusion THE REASONS WHY EVERY LAW STUDENT SHOULD TAKE A TAX CLASS Tax law serves as a social tool to redistribute wealth in society. If you are passionate about helping certain communities or groups you may really enjoy learning and thinking about tax law policy. Many law students are surprised by how much they enjoy their first law schooltax class.
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
Our Start Law School Course can help demystify the law school experience so you'll be set up for success from day one. You will understand how to prepare for class, write a case brief, take class notes, outline the law, study for exams and write a law school examanswer -- all
MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
FIVE TIPS FOR A GREAT LEGAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Many first-year students are struggling with their legal writing assignments. Whether graded or not, these assignments often cause anxiety for students because legal writing can, at first, feel like a foreign language. Even if you consider yourself a good writer, legal writing can be baffling. As you continue to work on legal writing assignments, these are some tips to keep in mind. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGE Emerging Legal Careers: The Ever-Expanding JD Advantage Market. This is the third post in a multi-part series designed to explore how the legal market is changing and introduce you to some of the options it presents for future law graduates. We’ve already taken a look at opportunities that have arisen with the emergence of new technologyand
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: AN OVERVIEW The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 in an effort to encourage more people to pursue a career in public service by offering a path to loan forgiveness. PSLF makes it more tenable for attorneys to work in lower-paying public interest jobs, but even after ten years, there continues to be a lot of confusion THE REASONS WHY EVERY LAW STUDENT SHOULD TAKE A TAX CLASS Tax law serves as a social tool to redistribute wealth in society. If you are passionate about helping certain communities or groups you may really enjoy learning and thinking about tax law policy. Many law students are surprised by how much they enjoy their first law schooltax class.
LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale. LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX PODCAST The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and USING TECHNOLOGY IN LAW SCHOOL Using Technology Effectively. A Law Student's Guide to Emails Law school demands that you “up your game” by learn new skills and adopting new habits. Some of these new skills take a lot of time, such as learning how to Bluebook or analyze cases, while others take money, such as getting an appropriate interview suit so you look the part SHOULD I ENROLL IN A CLINIC? MINDFULNESS FOR LAW STUDENTS We at the Law School Toolbox have tried out some meditation techniques using phone apps and other resources, and we have found that cultivating this kind of practice (even if you start small!) can really help with staying focused, keeping calm on exams, and even being more positive in our daily lives. If you want some practicaltips for
TO DO OR NOT TO DO: LAW REVIEW Ask an Upperclassman. One of the most useful tools you can use to determine if law review is right for you is to ask 2Ls and 3Ls in your school how they decided. Specifically, it is helpful to look at those who are following paths you are interested in. Often times, the law review puts on multiple events throughout the year to show you what CAN YOU RISK ATTENDING A MID TO LOW RANKED LAW SCHOOL At mid ranked schools, the 50% GPA is around 3.0. Top schools have a 50% GPA of 3.3. Also, most low ranked law schools are very stingy about giving As and Bs (or their equivalents). So say goodbye to the option of skating your way through a low to mid ranking school – that isn’t going to happen. In my opinion, this is a disgustingscheme to
ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW DO I GET RE-ADMITTED TO LAW SCHOOL AFTER AN ACADEMIC This brings me to my last step: 3. Re-apply within the School’s Required Timeline. Standard 505 of the ABA rules used to provide that an academically dismissed student would have to wait two years before seeking re-admission to law school. However, in EXAM TIP: HOW TO APPLY A RULE OR STATUTE TO FACTS 2-318 and Cross References: Application to Facts: A seller’s. Seller, § 2-103(1)(d) Goods, § 2-105(1) AB is a seller because it sells goods. Toasters are goods because they are movable at the time of identification to the contract for sale.LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX
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MEET ALISON & LEE
Wondering who’s behind the Law School Toolbox and Bar Exam Toolbox? Meet Alison and Lee, the co-founders. Believe it or not, Lee and Alison actually met randomly on Twitter! It was a match made in heaven. As it turns out, they lived less than a mile apart and ADVICE FOR OVERCOMING BAD GRADES IN LAW SCHOOL Alexa has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University and is a current law student in the Bay area. Before attending law school, she worked as a field reporter for the BU soccer team and as a sports broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League. HOW TO BECOME A LAWYER WITHOUT GOING TO LAW SCHOOL Virginia only requires three years of study in a law office. However, law readers must complete at least 40 weeks of study each year, a minimum of 25 hours of study each week, 18 of which must take place in a supervising attorney’s office. The supervising attorney must provide at least three hours of direct supervision and must have atleast
WHAT TO DO THE SUMMER BEFORE LAW SCHOOL The summer before law school is a critical time, with lots to do. You might find yourself moving across the country, packing for a small dorm room, leaving friends and family, and so on. HOW TO CONSTRUCT A POLICY ARGUMENT To answer these questions, do the following: Consider all stakeholders, even unsympathetic ones. Identify everyone who is affected by the rule, up to and including “society.”. Consider their interests and how the rule impacts them. It’s often easy to disregard unsympathetic stakeholders, such as wrongdoers from theindividual to
FIVE TIPS FOR A GREAT LEGAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Many first-year students are struggling with their legal writing assignments. Whether graded or not, these assignments often cause anxiety for students because legal writing can, at first, feel like a foreign language. Even if you consider yourself a good writer, legal writing can be baffling. As you continue to work on legal writing assignments, these are some tips to keep in mind. EMERGING LEGAL CAREERS: THE EVER-EXPANDING JD ADVANTAGE Emerging Legal Careers: The Ever-Expanding JD Advantage Market. This is the third post in a multi-part series designed to explore how the legal market is changing and introduce you to some of the options it presents for future law graduates. We’ve already taken a look at opportunities that have arisen with the emergence of new technologyand
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: AN OVERVIEW The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program was created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 in an effort to encourage more people to pursue a career in public service by offering a path to loan forgiveness. PSLF makes it more tenable for attorneys to work in lower-paying public interest jobs, but even after ten years, there continues to be a lot of confusion THE REASONS WHY EVERY LAW STUDENT SHOULD TAKE A TAX CLASS Tax law serves as a social tool to redistribute wealth in society. If you are passionate about helping certain communities or groups you may really enjoy learning and thinking about tax law policy. Many law students are surprised by how much they enjoy their first law schooltax class.
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