For the past few months, I’ve been conducting free 30-Minute 1L Strategy Sessions with entering 1Ls who seek to position themselves for success once classes start. What I learned from these calls is that the importance of 1L grades is evident to just about 50% of the people I spoke with; however, landing a 1L …
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The rumors are true: law school is expensive. One of the added expenses of going to law school is, of course, the casebooks, study aids, and other supplies you’ll need to purchase before classes start. We’ve asked Richard Andrade, Founder and CEO of BarristerBooks.com, for his advice on how to save money on law school …
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Every spring, admitted law students question what a law school prep course is and whether it could possibly provide any advantage to entering 1Ls. I’ll admit, it can be a tough sell because law students tend to not only be smart, but also very skeptical. Despite so much riding on students’ 1L grades, we are …
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been receiving a lot of questions about how BARBRI’s 1L Mastery Pro and BARBRI Law Preview differ. So, I thought I’d take a moment to provide some clarity. BARBRI 1L Mastery Pro is a set of study aids developed for current law students who seek clarity and practice as …
Do you remember your super-cool, creative writing teacher during Sophomore year of college? She was young and hip, dressing like she stepped right out of a Free People catalog. You know, the one who would sprinkle her lectures with funny truisms about life, love and the keys to getting along with a messy roommate. Remember …
So, you have no plans to be Latham & Watkins’ next big rainmaker? You (and your Birkenstocks) shun all capitalistic ventures and plan to devote your J.D. to the public good — that’s awesome, because we need more lawyers committed to public service. So, what I’m going to say next may come as a shocker: …
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The Law Preview Lawyer Roundtable Series gives you a look into the minds of diverse lawyers from across the country. Get advice on everything from your 1L year to how to leverage a mentorship opportunity in law school, and throughout your legal career. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting three accomplished female lawyers …
If you’ve gained admission to law school, you’re starting to realize the hardest part isn’t just getting in — it’s excelling once classes start in next fall. We’ve asked seven Law Preview alums to reflect back apply 20/20 hindsight to some of your burning questions, like: “Knowing what you know now, what advice would you …
The Law Preview Lawyer Roundtable Series gives you a look into the minds of diverse lawyers from across the country. Get advice on everything from your 1L year to how to leverage a mentorship opportunity in law school, and throughout your legal career. In celebration of Black History Month, we’re highlighting seven accomplished African American …
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The Law Preview Lawyer Roundtable Series gives you a look into the minds of diverse lawyers from across the country. Get advice on everything from your 1L year to how to leverage a mentorship opportunity in law school, and throughout your legal career. In celebration of Black History Month, we’re highlighting seven accomplished African American …
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Whitney McDougall
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