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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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What time/weekday works best for you to join events?
I am working on updating our Power Hour schedule, these are events where we meet once a week in order to do dedicated deep work and keep each other accountable. But I want to hear from you!!! What time and day of the week would be best?
Owning Your Niche on LinkedIn Using the 3-2-1 Strategy
Consistency is often the hardest part of building a professional presence, but you can make it easier by using the 3-2-1 Strategy to post just once a week. Pick a recent development in the niche you want to practice in—a new circuit court opinion, a regulatory update, or a major piece of legislation—and break it down into…
How can you develop your personal branding while in law school?
Once you’re actually in law school, the goal of branding shifts. You’re proving you are employable, specialized, and ready to bill, not just proving that you can get into a program. In law school, your brand is your professional currency among peers, professors, and recruiters. You need to evolve your branding for the JD…
The Vibe Check: Interviewing Your Interviewer
Landing a summer associate position or a post-grad clerkship feels like the ultimate goal, but remember that an interview is a two-way street. While the partners are busy dissecting your transcript, you should be evaluating whether you actually want to spend sixty hours a week in their ecosystem. The "vibe check" isn't…
Register to join us for Power Hour!
Want to head into the weekend with a clean to-do list? Join the community for an hour of deep work this Friday. Structured focus. * Zero distractions. * Maximum output! Register Here
The Modern Jurist: A Visual Lookbook for the Legal Professional
In the legal world, your attire is a form of non-verbal communication. It signals respect for the court and dedication to your clients while showing off your own professional discipline. While Business Professional is still the industry standard, modern law practice is all about understanding the vibes of different…
Which practice area are you leaning toward?
and what's the #1 question you have for an associate in that field?
Decoding the Recruitment Dinner
The social interview is the most dangerous part of the recruitment process because it is designed to make you forget you are being evaluated. When a firm takes you to lunch or dinner with a group of associates, they are not just being hospitable. They are testing your social EQ and determining if they can stand being in a…
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…