October 2009
10 posts
“Plus, I’ll be honest: law school has caused me to lose what few brain cells I...”
– Lenders and Borrowers « The Reasonably Prudent Law Student
It’s amazing how doing even basic tasks as a law student becomes so insanely difficult. Feeding, clothing, and bathing yourself start to seem like more trouble than they’re worth.
September 2009
33 posts
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“I feel like a lot of people get super-crazy-stressed and don’t take time to be...”
– Mariel, who is setting herself apart as one of the best 1L bloggers
“5. Do not worry about minutiae. Minutiae includes memorizing case names, judge...”
– The Shark with 8 study tips for 1Ls, most of which I agree with
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“Blogging is fun! Or, at a minimum, it is an exercise in creativity and...”
– Thanks, But No Thanks with a massive post on the ins and outs of law school blogging
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“On the subject of being a corporate lawyer, here is a lesson I’ve had to...”
– Magic Cookie on why this is the practice of law
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Law school difficult enough without bar - The... →
UW’s student newspaper with a thoughtful editorial on the pros and cons of Wisconsin’s diploma privilege
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“We don’t think you’re stupid. You just got caught on the one thing you didn’t...”
– Laura on why you shouldn’t sweat the Socratic Method
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The Ultimate Productivity Blog →
All the productivity advice you’ll ever need. (via marco)
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“Being a 3L was supposed to be easier. Being a 3L was supposed to mean fewer...”
– Virgin In The Volcano on the lies they told us
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“3) Study rooms are not soundproof booths. Less shrieking, less screeching, less...”
– Laughing on study room etiquette
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“As lawstudents, I think we often view laws as the Ultimate Truth- this is...”
– Starting to Melt on seeing law school for what it really is
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“In case anyone ever told you the law school experience is boring: they lied.
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– From Mariel
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“And despite the bi-annual sighting of unusual lights, sounds, and figures around...”
– Casebook Sherpa on how part-time law students get it all done.
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12 Tips for Better Business Writing - Stepcase... →
All of these are great for law school. This one is the best:
9. Call to action. The content of documents that are simply informative are rarely retained very well. Most business communication is meant to achieve some purpose, so make sure they include a call to action – something that the reader is expected to do. Even better, something the reader should do right now. Don’t leave it to your...
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“I think of time in law school as something that is made and not...”
– Jansen with some of the best tips on blogging you’ll ever find
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“Make sure the reading you spend ALL DAY doing is ACTUALLY the reading you’re...”
– Mariel with sage advice on studying
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“I think it’s frustrating because there are so many interesting people in my...”
– Mariel with another reason why having a social life in law school is so hard … people don’t cooperate
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“JUSTICE = PROCESS
PROCESS = JUSTICE
I realized yesterday that after five...”
– law school ninja, who has figured out the central point of Civ Pro quicker than most
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Orientation: the epilogue. « i don't wear skinny... →
I don’t think I’ve ready a better summary of what it means to immerse yourself in law school.
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“The downside is that reciting information from memory is slightly more verbose...”
– TDot on briefing from memory. You would be shocked how effective talking to yourself is as a law school study practice.
“3. Avoid reading Above the Law, the New York Times or your school’s Job...”
– My Legal Fiction with some very practical study advice
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“Law students are not misguided or irrational. Law schools may not be giving them...”
– Larry Ribstein on why contrary to popular belief, you aren’t crazy for going to law school.
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10 Tips For Starting Your Law Blog | Social Media... →
Good advice for starting any blog, not just a law student blog or a legal blog.
“Legal writing professors often tell first-year law students that one only...”
– My Legal Fiction, on some of the dirty little secrets of legal writing.
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“Let’s clear up something about networking: networking is not beaming your peers...”
– Jansen writing for The Shark on networking in law school. I probably need to do some version of the definitive “networking/reputation/social life in law school” post sooner rather than later.
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“Who cares if the kid next to you wrote five briefs of every case and puts...”
– Mariel on worrying about yourself
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“The more I learn about this lawyering deal, the more I think I’ll become aware...”
– Mariel on why law school matters
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The Only Thing You Need To Know About Dressing For... →
Huma shares some thoughts on dressing for law school. Law school does take all types, but some of my best memories from law school were studying in the library during the winter after I had tried just a little bit harder to look put together.
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“Many of you 1Ls will find out that law students love to give advice. The motives...”
– Jansen posting at The Shark on why you need take all law school advice with a grain of salt.
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“I think law students forget to “be real.” It is so damn easy to get caught up...”
– Kel from Being Realistic
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Northern Michigan University offers fall law class →
Another example of how self-help is becoming more common in courts. If all you’re investing $100K and three years to help someone do something they could learn to do themselves for $25 in a couple weeks, that’s not a good deal. Decide to do something special with your J.D.
