Law Student

This video begins by presenting the honest reality about the law school job hunt: you are on your own. No one is going to find the job for you, even your school’s career services office.

The video then suggests that you get your resume/CV out to as many law firms as possible. While I agree with this advice, I think students who have a lot of connections in the legal industry would be better served by first focusing time on those connections before mass-mailing law firms. For law students without connections, it is simple math: the more firms that received your resume, the more chances you have of finding an employer who likes Read the rest of this Law Student article »

The Trials of Law School is a documentary about the United States law school system.

The 2 minute trailer presented here gives a glimpse into the law school experience. The documentary seems to accurately capture what law school is all about. It shows a variety of law students in a variety of life experiences—along with the joys and pains of law school.

The documentary features Patrick Schiltz, Randy Barnett, Rob Miller, Angela Davis, Taunya Banks, Elizabeth Warren, Ruth McKinney, Mark Tushnet, Read the rest of this Law Student article »

Law school and the practice of law is very different from what TV presents and most people think.

Maybe you are wondering whether law school is right for you. This may be one of the most important decisions you will make related to Read the rest of this Law Student article »

Lately I’ve received a number of questions about law school. Most of the questions come from high school or college students who are considering law school.

For example, people have asked:

• What is the process to get into law school?
• Will having a photographic memory help me get into law school?
• What LSAT score do I need to get into the top 5 law schools?
• I am in (fill-in-the-blank) minority category—will that help me get into law school?

Law school students have less questions, but they want to exchange ideas:

• I’m in a study group, but it seems like a waste of time. Maybe I should quit.
• I’m not sure about creating my own outline when I can buy a professional outline and study that.
• I am behind in my reading. I don’t know what to do.
• Some law students annoy me because they…

For these reasons, I set up a simple way to exchange ideas, ask questions, and discuss law school: a law school forum.

Whether you have questions to learn more about law school or want to connect with others to discuss law school subjects, start up the conversation with your thoughts or questions. I will try to respond to your post within 24 hours, so you will get a quick response. Feel free to bring up any law school subject. The forums cover three general time periods:

1. Before Law School — LSAT, Admissions, Applications, and Pre-Law Questions
2. During Law School — Exams, Study Tips, Grades, Strategies, Study Groups, Life as a Law Student
3. After Law School — Bar Exam, Law Jobs, Salaries, Attorney Careers, Life as a Lawyer

Join the discussion: Law Student Forum.

I am thinking about creating a forum on this blog so I could answer people’s questions about law school.

A forum would also let readers discuss law school topics. I wondered what you, the readers, thought about the idea.

The forum would let

• potential law students and 1Ls ask questions
• experienced law students add their opinion

What do you think? Would you use it? Cast your vote here:

(POLL REMOVED.)

UPDATE: Thanks to the thousands (millions?) of law students who voted from around the globe. In response to popular demand, this law school blog now has a place for you to discuss law school topics with others: the Law Student Forum.

Legal commentators continue to discuss concerns over the increasing number of law students, the increasing amount of student loan debt, and the harsh reality that most new lawyers don’t make a six figure income.

“Poor lawyers” seems like an oxymoron, but many new attorneys will admit Read the rest of this Law Student article »

I recently had a conversation with someone who was wondering about attending law school, but had some questions and concerns. Others might have similar questions and concerns, so I have paraphrased the person’s questions and answered them here.

POTENTIAL LAW STUDENT: If I describe myself to you, could you help me decide whether law school is right for me? I’m not sure if I should attend law school and whether I would be glad I did after I graduate.

LAWSTUDENT.TV: In general, most people who attend law school are glad they did, despite how challenging it can be, because law school rewards graduates with an exceptional understanding of Read the rest of this Law Student article »

This article was submitted by a guest author, listed at the end of this article.

It’s that time of year again—back to school. Soon, you’ll be up to your nose in coursework, with little or no time for yourself, not to mention the lack of time and money that comes along with your quest for the coveted law degree.

No one understands the life of a law student like your fellow law students, so take a couple minutes (when you can) to catch up with some people who feel your pain. You may get some great ideas, or find solace in the fact that others are suffering more than you. Here’s a list of some blogs written for and by law students for your perusal.

1. Law Magazine Weblog: No one knows the travails of law students and lawyers like the folks at Law Magazine Weblog. For articles on the life of law students and lawyers, to news and features regarding the profession, take a look at this blog for insights from others who Read the rest of this Law Student article »