Lawyers discuss handling stress in the legal profession
ABA JOURNAL – Lawyers share insights on how they themselves ward off these serious issues — stress, substance abuse and depression — and on what else they think needs to be done in the legal profession.
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ABA JOURNAL — Lawyers offer advice on how to successfully study for the bar exam.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school applicants should understand why they may be on waitlists and take steps to improve their admissions odds.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Position yourself during the admissions process to get a coveted clerkship after law school.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Prospective law school students coming straight from college should emphasize whatever experience they have, like internships.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Prospective law students interested in family law or child advocacy should research schools with specialized training programs and clinics.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — In law school interviews, it’s important to explain why you’re a strong candidate, experts say.
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BEFORE THE BAR — Vanderbilt Law professor Larry Bridgesmith shares his thoughts on teaching experimental and skill-based courses: The law students with multiple job offers in hand before they leave law schools are those that choose the experiential courses to augment the theoretical courses they are provided in law school.
Read More about Making job connections through clinical legal education experiencesAdvice on selecting a law school by location
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — This monthly feature focuses on the importance of location when it comes to choosing a law school. A connection to the area can signal to a future employer that you’re there to stay.
Read More about Advice on selecting a law school by locationKey attributes that law schools look for in students
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Many aspiring lawyers attempt to get into selective law schools, but getting accepted is no easy feat. Experts say that J.D. applicants with these five key attributes have a better shot of getting admitted at top law schools than their peers.
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