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What do you want to be known for?
If you’re still in undergrad you can make the mistake of thinking that your professional narrative starts once you get to law school. It starts now! When law school admissions officers or high-level legal interns look at your profile, they should see your spark. If you’re aiming for the high-octane world of Corporate Law…
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Building Your Personal Brand as a Pre-Law Student
We’ve all spent enough nights staring at practice tests to know that thinking like a lawyer can sometimes feel like losing your humanity. I know from personal experience that as a pre-law student there is so much pressure to build your LinkedIn profile up with a bajillion connections and half as many internships. While…
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POV: You’re in the interview lobby and your brain is lying to you
You know that specific brand of panic that hits when you're sitting in an interview waiting room? If you’re in that room, it’s because whoever viewed your application already decided you’re qualified on paper. The imposter syndrome you feel is just a mental trick. Science says that anxiety and excitement feel almost…
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If you realize 10 minutes after an interview that you forgot to mention something crucial, do you:
Share why in below!!
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If your resume had a theme what would it be?
(The Social Justice Advocate, The Future Tech Lawyer, The Corporate Powerhouse)
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Quality > Quantity: Why a Gap on Your Resume isn't a Dealbreaker
The fear of white space on a resume often drives pre-law students into a frantic, 100-mile-an-hour scramble to join every club on campus. You see a three-month gap in your timeline and panic, signing up for the Pre-Law Society, the Hiking Club, and a Marketing Internship all in the same breath. You think that by presenting…
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What is the most 'random' thing on your resume that you think would make you a great lawyer?
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What’s your dream law specialty or career path after passing the LSAT?
Law has many directions…corporate, civil rights, IP, immigration, criminal, environmental, sports & entertainment, and more. What path are you most curious about, and why?
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Online LSAT Study Group
Looking to study with a group for October LSATs. I study alone for about 2 hours per day. So if you're up to form a study group, please reach out! 😁
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Legal Career Spotlight: Environmental Law
Thinking about a legal career that makes a real difference? Consider Environmental Law! 🌍 Fight for the planet: Work on cases involving climate change, pollution, conservation, and more. ⚖️ Make an impact: Advocate for environmental protection through litigation, policy work, and client counseling. 🌱 Diverse career paths:…
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Life as a Litigator
When we're not talking specifically about the LSAT, one of the most common questions my students ask is “what did you do when you were a lawyer?” Thinking back on my own experience applying to law school (and I was one of those “wanted to be a lawyer ever since I was a little kid” applicants), I realize that my ideas of…
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Do you aleady know what kind of law you want to practice? Check out this poll question!
There are so many paths you can take in law - check out this poll question by @Kimberly_Johnson (a former Kaplan Test Prep Student) and let us know which you're interested in pursuing after law school!