Experts share five essential traits for aspiring military lawyers

November 28, 2016

U.S. NEWS – Knowing what traits military recruiters seek in JAGs may help prospective law students decide which law schools provide the best preparation for a JAG job, experts say.

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Law faculty and legal industry stakeholders weigh in on how to evaluate a law school’s teaching methods

October 11, 2016

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Both law professors and practicing attorneys say prospective law students should vet law schools based on the way they teach.

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Students entering law school now better informed about career options and opportunities

September 12, 2016

STATE BAR OF WISCONSIN – The job market for entry-level attorneys in traditional law practice is still tough, and prospective students know it.

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Using a legal degree for career-advancement

August 8, 2016

HOUSTON CHRONICLE – Getting a jump on any career begins with an advanced degree, and with a legal education, even more doors can open to new opportunities.

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Advice for aspiring public interest lawyers related to student loan management

August 8, 2016

HUFFINGTON POST – Here are three tips every pre-law student should know in order to make a career in civil legal aid possible.

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Tennessee Law Dean Melanie D. Wilson shares her insight into the future of legal education and the profession

August 8, 2016

OKLAHOMA LEGAL GROUP BLOG – Dean Wilson shares her perceptions of law school and the challenges facing law students and prospective lawyers, as well as receiving her insight into the future of the legal profession.

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Three factors prospective students need to consider when budgeting for law school

August 8, 2016

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Here are three factors law school applicants should weigh when preparing to spend for their degree.

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Tips for law students on building relationships and networking

July 18, 2016

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Law career experts say that networking is key when pursuing summer internships – which often lead to full-time job offers – or long-term employment.

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Law schools increasingly offer loan assistance programs to help graduates with debt

May 16, 2016

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Prospective and current law students as well as graduates should look at a law school’s loan assistance program – especially with rising student debt among law school grads.

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Advice for prospective law students on crafting personal statements

May 16, 2016

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT – Once you have developed a compelling topic for your law school personal statement, the next challenge is writing it. Here are five ways to create an essay with a strong beginning, middle and end.

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