Florida State University Law launches Black Alumni Network
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW — Last week, I had the honor of attending the installation ceremony for the inaugural board of our newly established Black Alumni Network (BAN). The virtual celebration was attended by more than 70 people, including the first Black male and female graduates of FSU Law.
Read More about Florida State University Law launches Black Alumni NetworkExperts predict growth of legal incubator programs
ABA JOURNAL — Legal incubator programs providing space and support for newly admitted lawyers in exchange for representing underserved clients first gained great traction in the aftermath of the Great Recession, which left many recent law graduates seeking employment alternatives.
Read More about Experts predict growth of legal incubator programsRoger Williams Law professor Jenna Wims Hashway provides advice to incoming law students
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — If you were leaving your home for a month, you’d prepare, right? Your first year of law school can also feel a lot like you’ve walked away from your “normal life” for a while. It’s not so much a vacation as it is a visit to another planet.
Read More about Roger Williams Law professor Jenna Wims Hashway provides advice to incoming law studentsA look at the effects of the pandemic on student well-being
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Winter break and the start of next term are fast approaching. At this point, most colleges that have announced their plans for the spring are intending to continue their modality and residence choices from the fall. Many have brought students back to campus but are continuing most instruction online.
Read More about A look at the effects of the pandemic on student well-beingTips for law students preparing for the bar exam
ABA FOR LAW STUDENTS — After graduation, future esquires are focused on one final milestone: passing their state’s bar exam. Studying for the bar exam can be stressful and overwhelming. The key to managing these feelings is to have a plan in place to guide exam preparation. Indeed, there is no single right way to prepare.
Read More about Tips for law students preparing for the bar examCommon reasons law students drop out of law school
U.S. NEWS — Before investing time, money, and energy into law school, think about the following reasons why many law students drop out and how you can avoid making a costly misstep. The common reasons students leave law school include overconfidence, unanticipated hardship, unmet expectations, and wrong fit.
Read More about Common reasons law students drop out of law schoolAdvice for law students preparing for final exams
J.D. ADVISING — A critical skill for law students is to be able issue spot. If you miss the issue, you will not have the opportunity to state the rule, apply it, or conclude. So, it is important to become a great issue spotter if you want to excel on law school final exams!
Read More about Advice for law students preparing for final examsAdvice for law students on working while in law school
U.S. NEWS — Working part-time during law school can be tempting. Three years of law school is not cheap. Law students who do not receive substantial financial aid may find themselves saddled with debt. While law jobs can be lucrative, not every law job pays well, and not every law graduate lands a plum position.
Read More about Advice for law students on working while in law schoolJudge Gray Miller speaks at University of Houston Law webinar on judicial internships and clerkships
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON LAW CENTER — U.S. District Judge Gray H. Miller of the Southern District of Texas recently led a webinar, sharing insight and answering questions from University of Houston Law Center students to convey the benefits of judicial internships and clerkships for state or federal judges.
Read More about Judge Gray Miller speaks at University of Houston Law webinar on judicial internships and clerkshipsAdvice for law students on dealing with challenging professors
JD ADVISING — The law school classroom can be a stressful place. Most professors use the infamous “cold call” to engage their students, and adding a particularly difficult professor into the mix can make class feel like going to battle. To help, we’ve put together this list of tips for how to deal with difficult professors.
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