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If you could delete one Latin phrase from the legal dictionary forever, which one goes?
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The July Realization
It’s officially late June/early July. You’re either halfway through your summer associate gig or staring at a pile of unread 1L prep books wondering if it's too late to become an influencer. Drop a meme or GIF in the comments that matches your current stress level about August.
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What is your go-to question to break the ice with an attorney?
We all know the typical advice, but actually sitting down across from a senior associate or a partner—whether you're trying to turn a summer internship into an offer, preparing for OCI, or just hunting for a 2L/3L gig—can feel scary. It’s easy for these interactions to feel stiff. When you finally get 15 minutes of a busy…
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What’s one thing you’ve learned about the law that you wish you could tell your pre-law school self?
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When should you delete your GPA?
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. However, as you move deeper into your career, clinging to an old GPA can actually make you look "junior," signaling that…
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1Ls: Don't Sleep on Building Relationships with Your Professors!
As you map out your strategy for 1L year, one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal is actually your professors. If you feel too intimidated or awkward to approach them, you need to check out this quick breakdown by attorney and creator Kameron Monet: HOW TO TALK TO LAW SCHOOL PROFESSORS. She breaks down exactly why…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Which practice area are you leaning toward?
and what's the #1 question you have for an associate in that field?
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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…
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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?
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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…
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What is the most 'non-law' thing on your resume that an interviewer has actually asked you about?
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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.…
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What is the one 'office etiquette' rule summer associates should be aware of this summer?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Happy Black History Month! Check out this post in our Legal Careers Community!
Black History Month is more than a reflection on the past; it is a reminder of the profound impact Black attorneys have had on the very fabric of American law. For law students, this history isn't just a series of dates. It is the blueprint for how we use the legal system to challenge the status quo and champion justice.…
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From 1L Grades to 3L Graduation: Your Law School January Checklist
The "New Year, New Me" energy officially died somewhere between the third cup of coffee this morning and page 40 of a 100-page reading assignment. ☕️📖 Whether you’re a 1L staring at your first set of grades, a 2L drowning in journal citations, or a 3L counting the days until graduation, the end of January is a heavy week.…
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How do you fund law school?
As decisions continue to roll out for this fall, it's important to think about how you will survive financially in law school. Check out this guide from @KatherineatKaplan on Financial Aid and Budgeting to learn about scholarships, work during law school, student loans, and more!
