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What would you tell your 1L self ... ?
We all wish we could do a few things over in life — so, if you had that chance and could warp back in time to give your 1L (or pre-law) self some advice, what would it be?
Effective Study Habits📚️📓
Here is a list we put together of effective study habits. Let us know your thoughts and feel free to share your study habits in the comments below. Know your resources Start early; don't procrastinate. It takes a little time to get accustomed to the rigors of being a "bar student" Manage your time and adjust your schedule…
Managing Anxiety Before Test Day
With the bar exam approaching and now just a few weeks away, it's normal to be feeling anxiety. After all the preparation and hard work, you want to make sure that you're at your best on test day. The question becomes, "How do you manage that anxiety to make sure it's not a negative on test day?" There are several tools…
Tips For Being Successful in Law School
Law school is a big endeavor that can seem intimidating. But, just like any other endeavor in life, you just need to prepare and do the right things in order to succeed. Take a look at the article below for some tips on being successful in law school. https://www.kaptest.com/study/bar/law-school-success/ One thing in…
Tips for Avoiding the Dreaded "Burnout."
Hey All, If you're a student heading into the homestretch post spring break you're probably familiar with that dreaded feeling of being "Burnt out." The grind of a semester is real, and now as finals approach you might be thinking "How do I get to the finish line in one piece?" The "Good," news is that you're not alone and…
What words/phrases do you now use more often in your day to day life because of law school?
What words/phrases do you now use more often in your day-to-day life because of law school? For me, it's "it depends" 😂 Let me know what those words or phrases are for you in the comments below!

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Legal Power Hour is LIVE! 🎧⚖️
I’m hanging out on Zoom until 2 PM EST for some deep work and lo-fi beats. If you’ve got a project you want to knock out before the weekend, hop in and join the flow! Didn’t register? No worries! Come on in. If you can't make it today, we'll be here every Friday going forward from 1-2PM EST. Check our events page to snag…
Journal, Moot Court, or Mock Trial?
If you could only have one on your resume for the rest of your career, which are you choosing and why?
Your Resume is a PDF, but your Reputation is Public: The 15-Minute LinkedIn Audit
Between the Bluebook citations and the looming specter of OCI, it’s easy to treat your professional identity like a static document you only update when a clerkship application is due. But here is the reality of the modern legal market: partners, recruiters, and clients are Googling you long before they ever see that…
What is the most 'non-law' thing on your resume that an interviewer has actually asked you about?
Resumes: To list the GPA or not to list the GPA?
The decision to hit delete on your GPA is a rite of passage that many law students and junior associates get wrong. During your 1L and 2L years, that three-digit number is practically your social security number, it is the primary filter through which every OCI screener and clerkship coordinator views your potential.…
Join us for Power Hour!
Stop staring at that to-do list and start crossing things off. Whether you’re briefing cases for Torts, drafting a cover letter, or finally tackling that Bluebook assignment, join us for a focused Community Power Hour. We'll be meeting on every Friday (starting March 27) at 1:00 EST for 60 minutes of deep work. No…
What is the one 'office etiquette' rule summer associates should be aware of this summer?
Updating Your Legal Resume for OCI: Labels for Pending Journal Status
The mid-semester "limbo" is a high-stakes waiting game that can make or break your OCI (On-Campus Interviewing) strategy. You’ve put in the grueling hours for the write-on competition, survived the bluebooking exams, and now you are staring at a blank spot on your resume where "Law Review" should be. You know that having a…
How Should You Format Your Law School Resume?
The urge to make your law school resume "pop" with a modern layout or a splash of color can be a career-ending mistake before the first interview. You’ve spent three years grinding through case law, and now you’re staring at a blank document, tempted to use a sleek Canva template with a profile photo and a sidebar for your…
Questions about the Bar Exam? We've got you!
3L Spring is a balancing act. You’re finishing your degree while simultaneously preparing for the biggest test of your career. Don't wait for the post-graduation panic to set in. Set your foundation this month! Come to one of our Bar Talks, where we will cover everything that you need to know about the bar exam, show you…