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How to Read a Legal Opinion
Several years ago, Professor Orin Kerr of George Washington University Law wrote How to Read a Legal Opinion for beginners studying law, and it remains an
How to Reel in Your Attention Span
The Law School Academic Support Blog has 11 great ways you can stop yourself from zoning out in law school classes. Three that I particularly love:
How to Write a Law School Outline
Read on for tips on the proper format and compilation of a law school outline.
How to Write a Legal Memorandum
Are you a 1L or 2L who will soon be asked to prepare a legal memorandum for a summer employer? Or are you a 3L who will be soon preparing many, many legal
Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarships
If you're a resident of Hudson County, New Jersey and have been accepted to or are attending law school, be sure to check out the Hudson County Bar Foundation
HuffPo: Law School Tuition Skyrockets, Student Loan Limits Remain the Same
Shahien Nasiripour reports that while law school tuition prices have increased tremendously in the last 15 years, the amount of aid available from the
IRAC - What Is IRAC
Read more about what this unique law school acronym means.
Illinois Admissions Scandal Linked to Blagojevich
Brace yourself from some disturbing news out of the Windy City. The Chicago Tribune has uncovered an e-mail showing that seats in University of Illinois law
Illinois Law - Illinois Law Student Opinions
University of Illinois Law students share their opinions.
Illinois Law - Profile of University of Illinois Law School
Illinois Law School is one of the finest in the Midwest.
Indiana Law Establishes Pro Bono Program
This fall, Maurer School of Law at Indiana University will institute its Public Service Program, encouraging students to complete 60 hours of pro bono work
Indiana Law Students Propose New Race, Gender, and Social Policy Journal
Kudos to 15 Indiana Law students who have proposed a new law journal at their school, which, if approved, would join the other three the school already has.
Info for Non-Traditional Law Students
One of the sections of this site I'm looking forward to developing is for non-traditional law students. I've written about part-time law school programs, but
Inside the Minds of Law School Applicants
The results of a survey entitled
Intellectual Property Law Scholarship
Patently-O has announced The Richard Linn American Inn of Court Mark T. Banner Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in intellectual
Interested in Online Law Schools?
If you're considering enrolling in an online law school, below you'll find information to help you along with this decision: Become a Lawyer as an
Interested in Sports Law?
The University of Florida Law School will be hosting the UF Sports Law Symposium,
Interested in Water Law? Check Out Marquette
Marquette University Law School has announced a new water law curriculum for the upcoming school year. The new program will focus on water research and
Interested in an iPad for Law School?
If you're considering getting an iPad for your law school studies, be sure to check out Joshua Auriemma's post iPad for Lawyers and Law Students at Legal
Internship with Beverly Hills Entertainment Law Firm
I'm not looking to get into the habit of posting job ads here, but I happened to come across this rather unique one at EntertainmentCareers.net and thought I'd
Internship with National Women's Law Center
The application deadline for internships with the National Women's Law Center in Washington D.C. is February 28, 2010; positions begin in May and end in August.
Interview Questions - 10 Interview Questions You Can Ask at OCI
Don't know what interview questions you should ask at OCI? Here are 10 to get you started.
Interview Questions - 20 Common OCI Interview Questions
Are you ready for your OCI appointments? Check out these 20 common OCI interview questions first.
Iowa Law - Profile of University of Iowa Law School
The University of Iowa Law School is one of the top schools not only in the Midwest but also in the entire country.
Iowa Law - University of Iowa Law Student Opinions
University of Iowa law students share their opinions
Iowa Law 1Ls Do Community Service as Part of Orientation
Stressing the importance of community service from the get-go, Iowa Law requires incoming 1Ls to do an afternoon of service as part of their week-long
Iowa Law Applications Up 62%
In case you thought you wouldn't have much competition this law school application season, check out Applications Up, Way Up, at Iowa Law at Above the Law.
Irish Pubs Closed on St. Patrick's Day?
Did you know that, by law, throughout most of the 20th century pubs in Ireland were closed on St. Patrick's Day, March 17? MP James O'Mara was responsible
Is Craig's List the New OCI?
Well we sure hope that's not the case, but have you seen the Craig's List ads highlighted recently at Above the Law? First there was Graduate from 'Tier 1'
Is Education a Good Major for Law School?
I read on DK's Blog a discussion about whether it's a
Is Getting an L.L.M. or an L.L.D. Worth the Effort?
This post comes out from The Lawyers Weekly in Canada, but the issues all squarely apply to lawyers in the United States as well. The author of the piece,
Is Law School Competition Really Cut-Throat?
Law school has a bad reputation for housing some of the nastiest, most cut-throat students in any academic atmosphere. Is the reputation justified? Are the
Is Teach for America the Ticket to Big Law?
The Careerist has written an interesting post about the connection between Teach for America and Big Law hiring, especially intriguing since the admission to
Is a JD/MBA Worth It?
I didn't do the dual degree thing, so I can't speak from firsthand experience, but I can point you to an interesting article on whether a joint JD/MBA degree is
It's All About Balance
The symbol of the legal profession isn't the scales for nothing. Law students quickly learn the concept of the
JD Match: Another Option for Law Students Looking for Jobs
JD Match: Another Option for Law Students Looking for Jobs
Jagged Rocks of Wisdom - Negotiation: Mastering the Art of the Deal by Morten Lund
In the third installment of the Jagged Rocks of Wisdom series, Morten Lund shares his advice on how to steer a successful negotiation.
Jerry O'Connell Goes to Law School
The ABA Journal has reported that Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles has an actor among its first-year students. Jerry O'Connell, who first charmed movie
Job Search 2010 Seminar/Webinar
The Oregon Attorney Assistance Program is sponsoring
Judicial Clerkship - FAQ on Judicial Clerkship Process
Answers to frequently asked questions about the judicial clerkship.
Judicial Clerkship - Information about the Judicial Clerkship
Everything you need to know about the judicial clerkship.
Judicial Clerkship - Writing Judicial Clerkship Cover Letters
Five tips for writing judicial clerkship cover letters.
July 2010 Florida Bar Exam Essays
Bar exams all across the country are coming up soon, but for some reason, many of you land here looking for information about the Florida Bar Exam; the post
June 2010 LSAT Registration Deadline
Just a quick reminder that May 4 is the deadline for registration for the June 2010 LSAT, so if you haven't done so, get yourself over to LSAC! And as you
Juris Doctor - Definition of Juris Doctor
Definition of Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Justice Ginsburg to Women Law Students: Choose Life Partner Wisely
SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg recently spoke at the Georgetown Law Center about her path to success, and she acknowledged that one of her best decisions
Kagan's Law School Grades and More!
By now you've surely heard the news that President Obama has nominated former Harvard Law Dean and current U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme
Kaplan Makes Law Titles Available for Stanza eReader
In the iTunes store, you'll now find two legal-themed books that can be read with the Stanza eReader; Kaplan Publishing plans to release more in the coming
Kaplan PMBR Survey: Law Students and Lawyers Posting Crimes on Facebook
A recent survey shows that law students and lawyers aren't being very careful about what they post on social media.
Kaplan Pre-law Expert Shares LSAT Prep Tips
An interview with Jeff Thomas, Kaplan Test Prep's Director of Pre-Law Programs, about LSAT prep.
Kaplan Survey on Importance of GPA, LSAT, and Recommendations
We all know that LSAT score and GPA are the two most important factors in a law school applicant's file, but how are they weighted? And how important are
Keeping an Eye on Law School Tuition Increases
If you're interested in tracing just how much law school costs have been on the rise in recent years, be sure to check out Law School Tuition Bubble. This
Keeping an Eye on Wisconsin's Diploma Privilege
A while back, I told you about the challenge against Wisconsin's so-called
LA Bar Association Needs Law Students for Domestic Violence Project
If you're a law student in the Los Angeles area, you could become trained to help in the L.A. Bar Association's Domestic Violence Project. Volunteers work in
LLM - Definition of LLM
Definition of LLM, LLM, Master of Laws, Master of Laws degree
LLM in Entrepreneurial Law
Karen Sloan of the National Law Journal writes about what could become a law school trend, L.L.M. degrees in entrepreneurial law: Courses and clinics
LSAC - Definition of LSAC
Definition of LSAC, Law School Admissions Council.
LSAT
Information on registering, studying for, and taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), which is required by most accredited law schools for admission.
LSAT - 6 Things to Do the Day of the LSAT
What you should be doing the day of the LSAT.
LSAT - Definition of LSAT
Definition of LSAT, Law Schoool Admissions Test.
LSAT - What to Do the Day Before the LSAT
Six things you should do the day before the LSAT.
LSAT Day Is Coming!
What you should do the day before and the day of the LSAT.
LSAT Debriefing
A recent post by @colinelzie details
LSAT Postponements
The inclement weather on the East Coast this past weekend meant many postponed LSAT test dates--around 70 test centers from Canada to North Carolina were closed
LSAT Prep - LSAT Prep in Three Steps
LSAT prep in three easy steps.
LSAT Prep - Review of Steve Schwartz's Three-Month LSAT Prep Schedule
My review of Steve Schwartz's Three-Month LSAT Prep Schedule.
LSAT Prep - Steve Schwartz Talks LSAT Prep
Interview about LSAT prep with professional LSAT tutor, Steve Schwartz.
LSAT Prep Test Series
Steve Schwartz, professional LSAT tutor who has spoken to us about LSAT prep in the past, has run an interesting series about certain LSAT prep tests that are
LSAT Prep: Blueprint Movie 2.0
If you're looking for another option for preparing for the LSAT, you might consider Blueprint LSAT's new online course. Taught by Blueprint founders Matt
LSAT Prep: The Day Before and the Day Of
It's that time of year again -- time for another LSAT administration! That also means it's time for my usual reminder of 6 Things You Should Do the Day
LSAT Sample Questions - 10 Places to Find LSAT Sample Questions Online
If you want to do well on the LSAT, you should do plenty of LSAT sample questions.
LSAT Sample Questions Online
One of the best ways to prepare for the LSAT is by doing LSAT sample questions.
LSAT Score Ranges at Major Law Schools from 2005-2009
Check out this chart at Visualize Law, which shows the LSAT score ranges of the Class of 2008 versus the Class of 2012 at several major law schools. Not
LSAT Scores - LSAT Scores at Top Law Schools
Check out this list of LSAT scores at top law schools to see where your scores fit in.
LSAT Scores - Multiple LSAT Scores
If you take the LSAT more than once, how do schools handle your LSAT scores? Find out here.
LSAT Test Centers Increase Security Measures
LSAT test centers will now require a full-body scan of test takers.
LSAT Test Day
For those of you taking the LSAT tomorrow, take a look at The Day of the LSAT for what you should plan on doing--besides rocking the exam, of course. Best of
LSDAS - Definition of LSDAS
Definition of LSDAS, Law School Data Assembly Service.
Laptop Law School - Before You Buy a Laptop for Law School
Some things you should consider before you buy a laptop for law school.
Laptops in Classrooms...Now with Liquid Nitrogen!
The Washington Post recently ran an article on the banning of laptops from a Georgetown Law classroom. We all know this is a hot topic in law schools, as has
Laptops in the Classroom: Another Student's Perspective
The topic of laptops in the law school classroom has been covered at length here over the past few years: To Laptop or Not to Laptop in the Law School
Law Books - 28 Places to Buy Law Books
Shopping online can be a great way to save money on law books; here are 28 places to look.
Law Books - Save Money on Law Books
Here are seven ways you can save money on law books, which will be one of your biggest law school expenses.
Law Degree Online - Can I Earn a Law Degree Online
If you've wondered whether you can earn a law degree online and become a practicing attorney, here is your answer.
Law Dog Helps Relieve Stress at Yale
Monty, a certified library therapy dog, helps Yale Law students de-stress.
Law Firms Canceling Summer 2010 Programs
In further dire legal employment news, several large law firms have announced plans to cancel their 2010 summer associate programs, which essentially means they
Law Firms Drawing Up Social Media Policies
The Wisconsin Law Journal (h/t Legal Blog Watch) reports that some law firms are developing social media policies to guide their employees on the dos and don'ts
Law Grad Denied NY Bar Admission Because of Debt
The NY Bar has denied admission to an aspiring lawyer because of his half a million dollar student loan debt. Robert Bowman was in college for 10 years
Law Graduates Sworn in as US President, Vice President
Today Barack Obama, a Harvard Law grad, was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. He is the 26th* lawyer to serve in the office. Vice President
Law Movies - 10 Best Law Movies of the 1990s
The 1990s were a big decade for the law movies in Hollywood. Here are 10 of the best.
Law Movies - Best Law Movies
Have I not mentioned one of your favorite law movies of the 1990s? Let me know!
Law Professor Blog Rankings
You know you've been waiting for them: the
Law Professor Lists Top 10 Law School Survival Skills
Part of my job here at About.com is to point you to places I think will help you prepare for and succeed in law school. One of the best pieces of advice on law
Law Professors Advise Students to Take Federal Courts Course
Over at the Adjunct Law Professors Blog, Craig Estlinbaum shares the abstract of St. Louis University Law professor Roger Goldman's essay,
Law Professors Discuss Constitutionality of Health Care Law
If you're currently taking Constitutional Law, you might want to pay attention to the arguments surrounding the constitutionality of the newly signed Health
Law Professors Who Blog
Some of my favorite
Law Professors and the Kindle
If you can't tell, I'm rather fascinated by e-book technology and how it affects or may someday affect the law school experience. I've previously written:
Law Review - What Is Law Review
Find out more about how you get on Law Review, write-on competitions, duties of Law Review staff and editors, and why employers want to see this credential on your resume.
Law Review Cite Checks: As a Group or On Your Own?
A (Non)Token Minority Law Student recently blogged about group cite checks assignments for Law Review at her school, i.e., Law Review staff members do assigned
Law School - Differences Between Law School and Undergrad
Law school is very different from undergrad in at least three major ways.
Law School - Getting In, Getting Good, Getting the Gold by Thane Messinger
Review of Thane Messinger's Law School: Getting In, Getting Good, Getting the Gold.
Law School - Making the Most of Your 2L Year in Law School
You've survived 1L, now read what you should be doing during your second year of law school.
Law School - Productivity Tips for Law School
Five easy ways to increase productivity in law school.
Law School - Review of Law School Fast Track
Review of Derrick Hibbard's Law School Fast Track: Essential Habits for Law School Success.
Law School - Step by Step Process of Applying to Law School
How do you get into law school? One step at a time. Here's your step by step guide for applying to law school.
Law School 100 Rankings iPhone Application
If you have an iPhone, now you can have law school rankings at your fingertips. The Law School 100 iPhone application includes information on all ABA-accredited
Law School Admission - The Law School Admission Game
Book review of The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert by Ann K. Levine, Esq.
Law School Admission Expert Ann Levine on Blog Talk Radio
Law School Admission Expert Ann K. Levine, Esq. will be talking to incoming 1Ls on the topic
Law School Admissions - Law School Admissions Calculators
If you're wondering about your chances of acceptance at a particular school with your LSAT score and GPA, check out one of the free online law school admissions calculators.
Law School Admissions Consultants
If you're in the market for a law school admissions consultant, be sure to take a look at the great summary of your choices over at AdmissionDean.com. As the
Law School Application Season in Full Swing
As reported by The Prelaw Advisor, all of the Top 20 law schools as ranked by U.S. News & World Report are now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school
Law School Application Strategy
For those of you in the process of applying to law school, I'm interested in hearing about how many schools you're applying to and what strategy you're
Law School Applications - Parts of Law School Applications
Preparing law school applications is quite simple once you break it down into manageable parts: LSAT scores, personal statements, other essays/letters, recommendations, and resume.
Law School Applications Down
Could all the dire information about recent law graduates' employment and income prospects finally be showing its effect? According the The New York Times,
Law School Applications Down Nationwide
Graduate school applications usually go up during tough economies, but that's not the trend law schools are seeing this year. Instead, LSAC reports that
Law School Applications Up at University of California-Irvine
Remember when we talked about the University of California-Irvine’s new law school offering full tuition scholarships to its inaugural class? Well it looks like
Law School Applications Up: Hiding Out in Law School?
What a difference a couple weeks can make. Although I told you here that LSAC had reported a drop in law school applications this year, the Wall Street
Law School Books
Everything you need to know about law school books, including where to buy them for less.
Law School Books - Reviews of Law School Books
Reviews of law school books regarding the application process.
Law School Books - Where Do You Buy Law School Books
Readers share where they buy law school books.
Law School Can Deny Official Recognition of Discriminatory Student Group
Every now and again law schools get a close-up view of the law from the inside, which is exactly what happened recently when the University of California
Law School Case Briefs
If you're just starting law school this semester, you might be wondering what all the talk about case briefing is about. Or perhaps you're a law school pro who
Law School Class Selection
Information about law school class selection, including whether you should pursue a specialty.
Law School Classes in Spanish
As bilingual lawyers become more important to the profession, law schools are responding. The latest school to offer a class in Spanish is Marquette Law with
Law School Competition - Is Law School Competition Really Cut Throat
Find out whether law school competition is really as cut throat as its reputation.
Law School Considering Dress Code
Do I have your attention? The headline is true, but it happens to be what's happening in India, not the United States. Gujarat University in Ahmedabad is
Law School Courses - How to Choose Law School Courses
Find out the three general rules you should follow in choosing law school courses to make sure you get the most of your law school education.
Law School Culture
Learn what law school culture is like on the inside. From Law Review to Moot Court to the Socratic Method, know what to expect even before you show up for orientation.
Law School Deans Join Don't Ask, Don't Tell Debate
According to The National Law Journal, deans of five top law schools have sent a letter to the Senate and House Armed Services committees to support the repeal
Law School Etiquette or Lack Thereof
I recently read a letter to Miss Manners in the Washington Post about a struggle over seats in a law school classroom. Yes, you read that correctly. The
Law School Exam - How to Study for a Law School Exam
Five steps for studying for a law school exam.
Law School Financial Aid - Guide to Law School Financial Aid
Read more about the types of law school financial aid that are available including federal student loans, private loans, scholarships, grants, and federal work study.
Law School Information on Twitter
Do you tweet? If so, be sure to come find me on Twitter @Lawschoolguide and also check out this post at Social Media Law Student: How Law Schools are Using
Law School Letters of Recommendation
If you're applying to law school and haven't yet asked for letters of recommendation, get on it! You don't want to give your referees any less than a month
Law School Life - Information on Law School Life
A quick guide to law school life from 0L to the bar exam.
Law School Lingo: Your Entirely Legal Cheat Sheet
For those of you with acceptance letters in hand, you're probably trying to figure out what you can do now to prepare for the fall. Although there isn't a whole
Law School Loans - How to Minimize Law School Loans: Part I
Five ways you can minimize your law school loans.
Law School Loans - How to Minimize Law School Loans: Part II
Here are six more ways you can minimize law school loans.
Law School Outline - What Is a Law School Outline
You may have heard about the infamous law school outline, but what is it exactly? Read on for the answer.
Law School Outlines
Information on writing and studying from law school outlines.
Law School Personal Statement - 10 Law School Personal Statement Writing Prompts
Here are 10 writing prompts you can use if you get writers' block while trying to write your law school personal statement.
Law School Personal Statement - 5 Common Law School Personal Statement Mistakes
Make sure you haven't made these five common law school personal statement mistakes before you send in your application.
Law School Personal Statement - How to Write a Great Personal Statement for Law School
The personal statement is an extremely important part of law school applications. Learn how to write a great personal statement by following six important tips.
Law School Prep - Timeline for Law School Prep through Undergrad
A law school prep timeline to follow as you make your way through undergrad.
Law School Probability Calculator
Here's a fun little site for those of you thinking about law school. You plug in your LSAT score and GPA, and the Law School Probability Calculator will show
Law School Profiles
Law school profiles as well as lists such as Ivy League Law Schools, Bargain Law Schools, Public Law Schools, and also specialty areas.
Law School Profiles
Yes, Harvard Law School and Yale Law School profiles are listed, but do remember that I'm always adding new law school profiles so do keep checking back for the
Law School Profiles
Especially for those of you applying to law school, please keep an eye on the Law School Profiles category here as information is always being added. Most
Law School Qualifications - How to Build Your Law School Qualifications
Five things you can do as a high school or college student to build your law school qualifications.
Law School Rankings - How Important Are Law School Rankings?
You've heard all about law school rankings, but are they really as important as they're made out to be?
Law School Rankings...By Website?
There is a new set of law school rankings by Roger Skalbeck of Georgetown Law based on the performance of schools' websites. Congratulations to George Mason
Law School Reading - Summer Law School Reading List for 1Ls
List of suggested law school reading for the summer before you begin your first year.
Law School Recommendations
Who should you ask for law school recommendations and when? Find out here.
Law School Requirements - Requirements for Applying to Law School
While each law school has its own specific requirements, there are some things you'll need to have no matter where you're applying.
Law School Resume - 10 Dos and Don'ts of a Law School Resume
As you prepare your law school resume, here is a list of things you should and shouldn't do.
Law School Resume - Law School Resume
Tips and advice for preparing your law school resume.
Law School Resume - Law School Resume Format
Your law school resume can be an important part of your application; here's a quick reference guide as to what it should look like.
Law School Resume - Law School Resume Style Guide
Not sure what font to use or whether to use bullet points for your law school resume? Check out this Law School Resume Style Guide.
Law School Resume - Questions to Ask Before You Write Your Law School Resume
Before you write your law school resume, you should brainstorm answers to these six questions first.
Law School Scholarship Finder
AdmissionsDean.com has a great new resource that helps students find money for law school: Law School Scholarship Finder Please let me know if you score
Law School Statements - Tips for Writing Why X Law School Statements
Some tips for writing
Law School Statements - When to Write Why X Law School Statements
How to decide whether to write Why X law school statements.
Law School Study
From note taking to study groups, here are some law school study tips.
Law School Summers Are For Networking
If you're a law student looking for advice on what you should be focusing on this summer, Law.com has one word for you: network. Check out the highly
Law School Supplies - Checklist of Law School Supplies
A checklist of the law school supplies you'll need for when classes start.
Law School Supplies Checklist
Everything you'll need for law school.
Law School Terms
A list of common terms and abbreviations you'll come across while researching law school admissions and more.
Law School Transfer - The Art of the Law School Transfer
Book review of The Art of the Law School Transfer by Andrew B. Carrabis and Seth D. Haimovitch.
Law School Website to Watch: The Law Street Journal
A new-to-me website about law school
Law School for Non-Lawyers
The South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program is offering a seven-week
Law School in Just Two Years?
Northwestern University is the first “Tier 1” law school to offer a law degree in just two years of study. First-year students will start in the summer and have
Law School v. Undergrad
Have you wondered what the differences are between law school and undergrad? By my estimate, there are at least three rather huge differences: workload,
Law School – Information on Law School Admissions, Profiles of Law Schools, and Application and Personal Statement Tips
Everything law school applicants and students need to know about the application process, LSAT preparation, personal statements, choosing a law school, surviving law school, the bar exam, and career opportunities.
Law School, - Before You Buy
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Law School guide site.
Law School: Getting In, Getting Good, and Getting the Gold
Book review of Thane Messinger's Law School: Getting In, Getting Good, and Getting the Gold.
Law School: What is RSS?
Law School What is RSS
Law Schools - Lingo in Law Schools
Law schools have their own lingo; here's your quick guide.
Law Schools - Lingo in Law Schools
Law schools have their own lingo; here's your quick guide.
Law Schools - Profiles of Law Schools and Lists of Law Schools
Profiles and lists of American law schools.
Law Schools - Visiting Law Schools
Before you decide where to spend the next three years, you should visit law schools to help you decide which is the right school for you. Find out how to arrange law school visits, what to look at, and questions you should ask admissions officers, professors, and law students.
Law Schools Cutting Incoming Class Sizes
Some law schools are cutting class sizes, but not everyone agrees on why.
Law Schools to Consider e-Books
If you're already in law school, you know just how heavy and expensive law books are; if you're on your way, according to one estimate you'll probably be
Law Schools' Role in the Future of the Law
There is an interesting discussion going on in the blogosphere about whether law schools are relevant to the future of the law. It started with an article by
Law Student Contributors Wanted
Rex Gradeless a.k.a.
Law Student Guide to Free Legal Research on the Internet
CALI (The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction), Justia, and LII (Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School) have teamed up to create The Law
Law Student Helps Woman Gain Freedom After 29 Years
Adam Reich, a 2L at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, isn't waiting until he passes the bar to make a difference in the legal
Law Student Internship Program in Florida
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida runs a Law Student Internship Program, which offers unpaid positions to students currently enrolled in an accredited ABA
Law Student Internship Program with Administrative Office of US Courts
The Administrative Office of U.S. Courts (AO) is in search of law students interested and/or with a background in the following areas: Federal
Law Student Writing Competition: Win a Trip to the Grammys
If you've always wanted to go to the Grammys, you might want to start writing a 3,000 word essay about a
Law Student's Art on Display
In its quest to
Law Students Protest Cap and Gown Fees
Graduating students at George Mason Law have had enough with all the fees they've had to shell out over the years -- and they're drawing the line at the cap and
Law Students Save Professor's Life
What could have ended in tragedy turned into one of the nicest stories to come out of a law school classroom in a long time. The Buffalo News reports that
Law Students Unhappy with Legal Writing Training
Law Students Unhappy with Legal Writing Training
Law Students Unhappy with Legal Writing Training
As reported in Inside Higher Education, the 2008 results of the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE) show 45% of law students are dissatisfied with
Law Students and LinkedIn
Why aren't more law students using LinkedIn as a social networking resource?
Law Students and Social Media
I've mentioned before that you can follow me on Twitter @lawschoolguide, but I'm wondering what other kinds of social media law students are finding useful
Law Teachers Group Urges Deans to Withhold LSAT Scores from U.S. News
The National Law Journal reports that The Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) is encouraging law school deans to stop telling U.S. News and World Report the
Law Themed Entertainment
Part of surviving law school includes being able to unwind, so check out these law-themed books and films for entertainment.
Law.Gov Moves Forward on Free Repository of Primary Legal Materials
We talked about AltLaw free legal search engine here before, and now there's news that Law.Gov is moving forward on a plan to develop a registry and repository
LawBoost Offers Free Critique of Exam Answer
Want to practice a law school exam and see how you'd do? Not happy with your first semester grades and not sure what to improve on for the next set of exams?
Legal Career - How to Prepare for a Legal Career
From your first year of law school up until your last, here is what you should be doing to prepare for a legal career.
Legal Clinic - What Is a Legal Clinic
A legal clinic is a great opportunity for law students to gain practical legal experience.
Legal Employment
After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, you'll be ready for legal employment. Here you'll find information on all of these as well as resume writing and interviewing tips.
Legal Employment Still Not Looking Up for 2011
U.S. News & World Report recently shared some more bad news for current law students and recent graduates: the legal job market still isn't going to look
Legal Ethics Start with Application
Even though lawyers are often the butt of jokes regarding ethics, the legal profession takes professional responsibility extremely seriously. Every state as
Legal Humor During Finals
I know many of you are right in the middle of final exams, so I thought I'd provide some stress-free comic relief in the form of cute legal stuff over at
Legal Job Market Shrinking
After the last post, you may be feeling a bit down about your job prospects after law school or, if you're not in law school yet, wondering whether a JD is
Legal Memorandum - How to Write a Legal Memorandum
Morten Lund shares his advice on how to write a legal memorandum in Jagged Rocks of Wisdom: The Memo.
Legal Research - FastCase iPhone App for Legal Research
My review of the FastCase legal research iPhone/iPod Touch application.
Legal Summer Offers Students New Way to Find Employers
Have you heard of Legal Summer, LLC? It is a new web-based system to create a network exclusively for law students and legal employers. According to the
Letter of Continued Interest - Tips for Writing a Letter of Continued Interest
If you've been waitlisted or deferred at one or more of your top choice law schools, you should consider writing a letter of continued interest, sometimes referred to as an LOCI.
Letter of Recommendation - Getting a Law School Letter of Recommendation
Getting a law school letter of recommendation is as easy as following the old Five W's (and an H) that journalists have been using for years.
Letters of Recommendation - 6 Steps for Asking for Law School Letters of Recommendation
Follow these six steps when asking for law school letters of recommendation.
Life as a Lawyer
For those of you who want to know what lawyers really do all day, the forum at NonTradLaw.net recently featured two posts that describe days in the lives of two
List of Lists for Law Students
FindLaw's Greedy Associates blog recently published a top 10 list of that blog's best lists. Be sure to check it out, especially posts entitled 99 Things to Do
Looking For a Summer Fellowship?
The University of Houston has posted a list of summer fellowships open to 1Ls and 2Ls; most are located in Texas, and the deadlines for some are
Loyola Chicago - Loyola Law Chicago Student Responses
Loyola Law students in Chicago share their opinions.
Loyola Chicago - Profile of Loyola Law School in Chicago
Loyola Law School in Chicago may be an excellent option for those who want to practice in the Midwest.
Loyola Chicago to Offer Rule of Law LL.M. Program in Rome
Loyola Chicago has announced plans to offer an LL.M. degree in the rule of law with instruction taking place in Rome, Italy. The Prolaw program is intended for
Loyola Law - Loyola Law Student Responses
Loyola Law students in Los Angeles share their opinions.
Loyola Law - Profile of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles
Loyola Law School offers students a solid legal education in one of the most diverse law school atmospheres in the country.
Loyola Law Retroactively Boosts Grades
Loyola Law in California has decided to raise the GPAs of those who graduated from 2007 on by .333; the rationale given is that Loyola grades on a harsher curve
Loyola New Orleans - Loyola Law New Orleans Student Responses
Loyola Law students in New Orleans share their opinions.
Loyola New Orleans - Profile of Loyola University Law School in New Orleans
Loyola University Law School in New Orleans offers curricula in both civil and common law, as well as a part-time program.
M-R
Law schools starting with letters M-R.
MINE Screening and Animal Law Discussion at Drexel Law
Tomorrow at Drexel Law in Philadelphia, the school's Student Animal Legal Defense Fund will be hosting a forum to address the
MU Law Puts Al Capone on Trial
One of best parts of law school for many students is mock trials or oral arguments, often conducted as part of trial advocacy courses or Moot Court. The cases
Majority of February LSAT Takers "Very Confident" They'll Find Jobs
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has released results of a survey of February 2010 LSAT test takers that found over half of the law school bound students were
March Madness Winners
By now, you all know who won the original, basketball version of March Madness (Go Duke, my alma mater!), but there were a couple other crazy competitions going
March Madness, Law School Style
Now that Spring Break is upon most of you, you're looking for a little light-hearted law school fun, right? Check out Avvo Blog's Lawyer Madness competition.
Marriage No Excuse for Missing Class
The Legal Writing Prof Blog recently shared the story of a law student who got married in the morning and then showed up for her legal writing class in the
Massachusetts Judiciary Won't Make Clerks Out of Deferred Associates
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts had been kicking around an idea to place deferred associates in law clerk positions until their firms came calling next fall.
Memorial for Professor Charles Whitebread
This Thursday, November 13, the University of Southern California Gould School of Law will hold a memorial for one of the most beloved law school professors in
Memphis Law - Profile of the University of Memphis Law School
Profile of the University of Memphis Law School, a great bargain law school in Tennessee.
Mercer Law's Facebook Feud
I'd be remiss if I didn't include at least a mention of the Mercer Law Facebook Feud that drew back-and-forth comments from both disgruntled students and law
Metuchen, NJ Public Defender Seeks Interns
If you're a 1L or 2L who hasn't lined up a summer gig and you have an interest in criminal law, check out the possibility of becoming a
Miami Law Offers Incoming 1Ls $5k Public Interest Scholarship to Defer
The University of Miami Law School has sent a letter to incoming 1Ls offering them a $5,000 public interest scholarship if they defer law school until Fall of
Michigan Law - Michigan Law Student Opinions
Michigan Law students share their law school experiences.
Michigan Law - Profile of Michigan Law School
Michigan Law School is located in Ann Arbor and is one of the oldest and finest law schools in the country.
Michigan Law Offering Job Help to Grads
Above the Law is reporting that another law school, the University of Michigan, has pledged to help its 2009 and 2010 graduates with four new initiatives: *
Michigan Law Students Protest Graduation Speaker
Michigan Law Students Protest Graduation Speaker
Michigan Law Students Walk Out of Graduation
About 100 graduatiing students walked out of Michigan Law's graduation ceremony in protest of speaker Senator Rob Portman.
Michigan State Law Student's Jury Duty May Lead to Law Change
When Phillip L. Ellison, a 3L at Michigan State Law, was called for jury duty, he was faced with a choice of fulfilling his civic duty or meeting his law
Minnesota Law - Minnesota Law Student Opinions
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities law students share their opinions.
Minnesota Law - Profile of Minnesota Law School
The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Law School in Minneapolis offers students an excellent legal education at a great price.
Minnesota Relaxes Requirements to Sit for Bar Exam
Minnesota allows graduates of non-ABA-accredited law schools to sit for state bar exam so long as already licensed by another state.
Minnesota Supreme Court Hiring Clerks for 2011
If you're a 2L looking for a job next fall, be sure to check out the openings for judicial clerkships with the Minnesota Supreme Court. An appellate
Minow Named New Harvard Law Dean
Martha Minow, who has been at Harvard Law School for nearly 30 years, has been named the school's new dean, replacing now-Solicitor General Elena Kagan. Even
Mississippi Law - Profile of University of Mississippi Law School
Profile of the University of Mississippi Law School, also known as Ole Miss.
Mistakes in US News & World Report Rankings
Bob Morse has announced on Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings that several law schools' rankings were affected by misreported information; the rankings
Monterey Law Gives Professors iPads
According to a press release, Monterey College of Law is giving each law professor who teaches a core course an Apple® iPad as part of the law school's
Moot Court - What Is Moot Court
All about moot court: what it is and why you should join.
More African-American Law Students Than Ever
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education has reported that in 2008-2009, there were 9,822 African-American students enrolled in accredited American law
More Good News for UC-Irvine Students
Did you hear that each and every UC-Irvine law student has a summer job lined up? Indeed. Above the Law reports that all 60 first-year students, who are also
More Interviews for 2Ls
The AmLaw Daily has reported that some large law firms are heading back to law schools to fill up their summer associate positions for 2010 after the first
More Law Books on Kindle
West has announced the addition of several more titles on the Kindle eBook reader, including: Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges by Justice
More Law School Employment Data Coming to U.S. News
Everyone knows about the U.S. News & World Report rankings, and soon they'll be new and improved with more law school employment data. According the U.S.
More New Law Schools
For a discussion of some new law schools that may be coming to cities near you, check out WSJ Law Blog's San Diego May Be Classy, But Does It Need a Public Law
More Talk About Laptops in Law School Classrooms
We’ve talked before about whether laptops should be allowed in law school classrooms, and now we have some professors’ experiences to evaluate. Eugene Volokh
More Thoughts on e-Books in Law Schools
Many months ago, we talked about the possibility of law schools turning to e-Books. As talk increases with the release of even more handheld e-readers, one Pace
More on Buying a Laptop for Law School
Remember when I provided you with some tips on buying a laptop for law school? Well a rising 1L at NYU who writes the blog
Most New York Law Schools See Decline in Bar Passage Rate
Of the 15 New York Law schools, 12 saw a drop in the bar passage rate for first-time takers of the July 2010 exam; the decreases ranged from slight (1% for NYU
Most Popular Law Schools According to U.S. News
Find out more about the country's most popular law schools according to yield rate.
Most Strongly Supported Interview About Applying to Law School
I was recently interviewed by Jodi at Most Strongly Supported; we talked about what law school applicants can and should do right now to not only get moving on
My Review of BarMax App
As promised, you can now read my review of the BarMax: California Edition Bar Review iPhone/iPod Touch application. How are you preparing for the bar?
NALP Looks at OCI
On-campus interviewing (OCI) is an important part of law school life -- or at least it used to be. As we all know, job offers after completing summer associate
NALP's 45-Day Acceptance Rule Stands...For Now
When Sullivan & Cromwell tried to bypass the NALP's guideline of giving law students 45 days to accept summer job offers from firms, career services offices
NALP's Perspective on Legal Job Situation
Elie Mystal of Above the Law shares what James Leipold, Executive Director of the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), had to say about the current
NAWL Writing Competition on Women and the Law
The National Association of Women Lawyers® has announced the Fifth Annual Selma Moidel Smith Law Student Writing Competition. Papers must be on an issue
NC Legal Diversity Clerkships -- Hurry!
First-year students are eligible to apply for the 12-week Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship Program, which places students with law firms (six weeks) and
NH 2-Year College for Law School Bound
The ABA Journal recently wrote about
NH Law Students Lawyers First, Law Grads Second
Fourteen Franklin Pierce Law Center students in New Hampshire were sworn in as lawyers recently -- one day before they officially received their law degrees.
NJ County Prosecutors Association Offering Four Scholarships
Law School Scholarships Available from NJ County Prosecutors Association
NY Bar Foundation Fellowship for 1Ls
The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Minority Fellowship $5,000 Award will be given by the New York Bar Foundation to a first-year minority law
NY City Bar Deferred Associate Program
The New York City Bar and City Bar Justice Center has launched the Deferred Associate Law Extern Support Project for those recent law school grads whose
NY City Bar Deferred Associate Program in Action
Remember when we talked about the program by the NY Bar that would help out deferred associates? Read about the experience of one such deferred associate,
NY Committee on Animals and the Law Student Writing Competition
NY Committee on Animals and the Law Student Writing Competition
NY Law Grads Face Uncertain Future
The New York Law Journal recently ran a great piece entitled Job Anxiety Grips Graduating Law School Students, which details the problems the Class of 2009 is
NY Times Letter: Bright Side to the Down Economy
Michael F. Melcher, a Stanford Law grad, recently wrote to the NY Times with a very positive spin on the tough legal job market. Melcher's letter reads, in
NYSBA Section of Antitrust Law Law Student Writing Competition
If you are a J.D. or LL.M. student at a New York law school or a resident of New York enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school outside of New York, you are
NYU Law - NYU Law Student Opinions
NYU Law students share their law school experiences.
NYU Law - Profile of NYU Law School
Profile of NYU Law School, located in the heart of New York City and one of the finest law schools in the country.
NYU Law Creates New LL.M. Specializations
NYU Law has announced plans to offer new specializations in environmental law and international business regulation, litigation and arbitration through its
Nader on Lawyers and Law Schools
Law.com reports that Ralph Nader has called on lawyers and future lawyers to remember that
National Federation for the Blind Pushes Law Schools on Admissions Process
The National Federation of the Blind has filed complaints with the Department of Justice against nine law schools, alleging they violate the American with
National Women's Law Center Seeks Interns
The National Women's Law Center in Washington, D.C. is seeking interns for Fall 2010. Although the positions are generally unpaid, you may be able to earn law
Nearly Half of Law Students Cheat
According to a 2006 study by Rutgers University professor Donald McCabe, 45% of law students admitted to cheating within the previous year. This in addition to
Negotiating Your Scholarship Offer
So you're excited to have received a scholarship offer from one or more law schools. Now what? Before you commit to anything, check out Negotiating Your
Networking Advice for Law Students from Ms. JD
One of the best blawgs out there, Ms. JD offers up the following advice regarding networking for law students: Don't Waste Your Time Being Miserable -
New "Legal Planet" Environmental Blog
The University of California at Berkeley School of Law and UCLA School of Law have begun Legal Planet, a blog to discuss developments in environmental law and
New Animal Law Program at UVA Thanks to Bob Barker
Animal rights activist Bob Barker has donated $1 million to the University of Virginia School of Law to start a new animal rights program that will bear his
New Attorney - Advice for the New Attorney Book Review
Law firm partner offers excellent advice to the new attorney in his book Jagged Rocks of Wisdom.
New England Law - New England Law Responses
New England Law students share their opinions.
New England Law - Profile of New England Law School
New England Law School is located in the theater district of Boston.
New LSAT iPad App from Edupath
For those of you looking for a brand new way to prepare for the LSAT, you might consider checking out the new Edupath LSAT for iPad app, which contains access
New Law School Coming to Delaware
As the new year approaches, we have word of yet another new law school in the works -- this one in the state of Delaware. The University of Delaware has
New Law School Notetaking Software
Check out GroundBooth, new law school notetaking software.
New Law School in Pennsylvania
If all goes well, Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre will open the newest law school in Pennsylvania within the next few years. The Board of Trustees
New Law School in Tennessee
Those of you who would like to attend law school in Tennessee will have another choice starting with the class of 2011: Belmont University in Nashville. From
New Lawyers Creating Own Jobs
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune, one 2L is already making sure he's set up with a job after graduation. Richard Komaiko and three business
New Mexico Law - Profile of University of New Mexico Law School
Profile of the University of New Mexico Law School, the state's only law school, which is located in Albuquerque.
New UC Irvine School of Law Most Selective in the Land
The new law school at the University of California-Irvine still hasn't opened its doors, but a press release from the school says that it's the most selective
New USC Graduate Tax Program
The University of Southern California Gould School of Law has announced a new graduate tax program: Some of the nation’s most esteemed tax scholars teach
New University of California-Irvine Offering Full Tuition Scholarships
The first new law school to open in California in 40 years is pulling all the stops in attracting top candidates. The University of California-Irvine Law School
New York Law School - Choosing the Right New York Law School
If you want to go to a New York law school, this is the list for you.
New York Law School - Choosing the Right New York Law School
If you want to go to a New York law school, this is the list for you.
New York Law School - New York Law School Responses
New York Law School students share their experiences.
New York Law School - Profile of New York Law School
New York Law School is located in the heart of TriBeCa and is known for it's hands-on, practical training.
Ninety-Four Percent of '08 Albany Law Grads Employed
With all the dire talk about legal employment these days, it's nice to hear some good news: Albany Law School in New York has announced that 94% of its 2008
No New Law School in Maine
Husson University has thrown in the proverbial towel on its quest to open up a law school in Maine. The decision comes after the Supreme Judicial Court in
Nonhuman Rights Project Needs Law Student Researchers
The Nonhuman Rights Project needs legal researchers, such as
Nontraditional Law Student - Preparing for Law School as a Nontraditional Law Student
How should a nontraditional law student prepare for law school? Find out here.
Nontraditional Law Students - Experiences of Nontraditional Law Students
A collection of opinions submitted by nontraditional law students.
Nontraditional Law Students - Information for Nontraditional Law Students
Information for nontraditional law students, such as those attending part-time or evening divisions or returning to law school after many years out of school.
North Carolina Business Court Moves to Campbell Law
Starting this fall, the Raleigh division of the North Carolina Business Court, which handles complex business litigation, will move to the Campbell University
North Carolina Central Law - North Carolina Central Law Student Opinions
North Carolina Central Law students share their opinions.
North Carolina Central Law - Profile of North Carolina Central Law School
Profile of North Carolina Central Law School, located in Durham, North Carolina.
Northeastern Law - Northeastern Law Responses
Northeastern Law students share their opinions.
Northeastern Law - Profile of Northeastern Law School
Northeastern Law School in Boston is known for having a strong public interest program and for giving written evaluations instead of grades.
Northwestern Law - Northwestern Law Student Opinions
Northwestern Law students share their opinions.
Northwestern Law - Profile of Northwestern Law School
Northwestern Law School is located in the heart of Chicago and is one of the best law schools in the country.
Northwestern Law is Number One!
Yes, Northwestern Law is the top-ranked law school in the country...on The National Law Journal's annual Go-To Law School List. These rankings are based on
Northwestern Law's 15-Week LL.M. Program
Are you a foreign lawyer who wants to earn an LL.M. but only have about four months to do so? No problem! Check out Northwestern Law's new 15-week LL.M.
Northwestern Offers 100% Loan Forgiveness
Northwestern Law has announced its Public Service Fellowship program, which will work in concert with two federal student loan repayment plans, Income Based
Note Taking - 10 Dos and Don'ts of Note Taking in Law School
Yes, note taking in law school is an art. Learn the dos and don'ts here.
Notre Dame Law - Notre Dame Law Student Opinions
Notre Dame law students share their opinions.
Notre Dame Law - Profile of University of Notre Dame Law School
The University of Notre Dame Law School in South Bend, Indiana prides itself on training
Number of October LSAT Test Takers Second Highest Ever
The numbers are out on how many potential law students took the October LSAT, and although the number dropped from last October's administration, there were
OCI - All About OCI
All about OCI, on-campus interviewing.
OCI - What is OCI
OCI, on-campus interviewing, is one of the most important parts of the law school experience. For more detailed information on what it is and why it's important, read on.
OCI - What to Wear for OCI
If you're wondering what to wear for OCI, on-campus interviewing, look no further.
October 2010 LSAT Redux
So the October LSAT results are out. How did you do? According to Most Strongly Supported, the curve was
October LSAT Registration Deadline Approaching
The deadline for registration for the October LSAT is at the end of August.
Offer to Review Personal Statements
*UPDATED* Please note that I am no longer accepting personal statements as of November 2009. We're quickly getting down to application crunch time, so