Podcast: Advice on managing stress while preparing for the bar exam
BAR EXAM TOOLBOX — Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re excited to welcome Ryan Zajic – a senior legal content developer at UWorld and a licensed attorney in the state of Nebraska, and Dr. Janani Krishnaswami – a certified physician in preventative medicine, internal medicine, and lifestyle.
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PENN CAREY LAW — For the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), Jamie Reisman, Associate Director for JD Counseling & Public Sector Careers, has published “1L Career Strategy and Top FAQs from 1Ls Pursuing Public Sector Opportunities.”
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LEGAL READER — Law school can be a significant financial investment, but there are ways to alleviate the burden through scholarships. In this article, we will discuss effective strategies to negotiate law school scholarships that can potentially save you thousands of dollars.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — On the LSAT, as in the practice of law itself, right answers are rarely unambiguous. Particularly on the logical reasoning and reading comprehension sections, there may be plausible arguments for more than one answer choice. That’s why test-takers are advised to choose the “best” answer.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY LAW — The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has announced that prospective students are now permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in drafting their applications. The new policy allows applicants to certify their use of AI and requires that all information provided is…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — If you follow this column’s advice on the law school application process and set a broad and realistic target list, hopefully you will find the first year of law school to be a rewarding challenge. With luck, you will be excited to return to find your niche on campus the following two…
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JDJ JOURNAL — Choosing the right law school classes is a crucial aspect of your legal education. If you find yourself overwhelmed by the available options, here are eight tips to help you choose your law school classes wisely.
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Although working at a private law firm is a common path for students graduating from law school, many grads also enter a career in government. “Something that law school students or folks considering law school don’t always appreciate is there’s an incredible breadth of opportunities in government positions for them,”…
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT — A career in public interest law can put your J.D. to use serving the underrepresented and fighting for social justice.
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U.S NEWS & WORLD REPORT — Law school graduates pursue a vast range of careers, from family law to technology law to the frontlines of social justice. Some choose not to practice law at all. Among those pursuing a private sector legal career, many hope to join a global law firm helping high-profile clients with multifaceted legal issues.
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