June is Pride Month: a month to celebrate and honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. To honor Pride month, we’ve compiled a list of five LGBTQ+ lawyers who continue to pave the way for those in their footsteps. Deborah Batts First openly gay federal judge. “I’m a mother. I’m an African-American. I’m a lesbian. I’m a […]
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If you’re reading this blog post, an attorney or current law student has likely shared the harsh reality of law school: The grades you earn during the 1L year will dictate what employment opportunities are available to you after graduation. That’s no lie. The vast majority of law firm recruiting takes place during the fall semester of law students’ 2L year. At that time, 1L grades, and honors like Law Review
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If you’re about to start law school, you probably only have one goal: to graduate with a high GPA and a job offer. But law school, specifically 1L year, is like no other experience. And while doing well during your 1L year is a huge factor in securing a successful legal professional future, it’s not
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