Guest Blogger: Anita Western, Law and Technology Anita Western is a 3L at Michigan State University College of Law with a trustee scholarship and a passion toward the issues that arrive at the intersection of law and technology. Prior to law school, she earned three bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice, Spanish and Political Science. Anita works […]
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Being a top law student isn’t just about doing the assignments. Building healthy habits can help you manage your workload and keep you focused on your goals. It’s easy to get lost in the commotion of assigned reading, work/life balance and FOMO. Simple things like creating a solid routine, adopting a healthy lifestyle, learning to
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Guest Blogger: Brandy Brown, The Legal Duchess Brandy Brown is a second-year law student at the University of Toledo College of Law, where she attends on a full tuition scholarship. Prior to law school, she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in legal studies and history. She is currently interning at her local criminal prosecutor’s office and plans
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Guest Blogger: Brandy Brown, The Legal Duchess Brandy Brown is a second-year law student at the University of Toledo College of Law, where she attends on a full tuition scholarship. Prior to law school, she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in legal studies and history. She is currently interning at her local criminal prosecutor’s office and plans
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If you’ve been keeping up with this blog series, you probably already know that in law school professors teach using the Case Method. This means that the days of you coming to class hungover or tired, expecting to be spoon-fed information by lecture, are over. Instead, you will be expected to read (and brief!) your
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One part of being a savvy law student is using technology to your advantage. In law school, you’ll be required to digest large amounts of information in short periods of time. Turning to technology for study aids, note-taking and stress relief can help you manage your time and resources wisely. Since time management is an essential skill to
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There are many qualities that make a great law student. Chances are, you already exhibit some of these (considering how hard it was to get into law school). The qualities of a great law student are the same qualities of a great lawyer. Honing in on these skills throughout law school will get you to graduation and ultimately prepare
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Being prepared for law school is a great way to hit the ground running from day one. This law school supplies list has everything you’ll need to start your law school journey off right. Get ready to gear up for your first year of law school with this printable supplies checklist. Looking for more ways
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