The statistics overwhelmingly point to the fact that the average law school student not only graduates with a shiny JD, but often a small mortgage-sized student loan balance. Law School Student Loan Warning discusses the perils of diving into law school or any other graduate degree when a significant portion of your financial backing comes from student loans, but for ... Read More »
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Law School Attendance: Do Your Research!
So you’re thinking about law school. Unsatisfied with your current circumstances or perhaps simply chasing a childhood dream, law school has popped onto your radar. You find little fault with the option and even find yourself pretty excited at the prospect of graduating with a law degree. After all, being a lawyer is quite prestigious. The profession is right up ... Read More »
The JD Degree Disadvantage: No-Only JDs Need Apply
One of the most common claims in advertisements contained in law school brochures and related information packets aimed at prospective law students praises the worth of the standalone JD degree. With the JD, the claim goes, law graduates come out of law school killing two birds with one stone: not only will they be equipped for practice in the legal ... Read More »
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Practice Advice: Learning From the Experiences of Others
Generally speaking, it does not take long for most people to figure out that their ... Read More »
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BigLaw: Understanding the Reality of the Winning Ticket
With six-figure starting salaries up for grabs after graduation, it is not difficult to imagine ... Read More »
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Law School Dreams: Popular Yet Next To Unreachable Practice Areas
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Law School Rankings: The Faulty Reliance On US News
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The JD Degree Disadvantage: No-Only JDs Need Apply
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2L OCI Success: Taking Advantage of Alumni Contacts
Traditionally, attending a top law school and rocking 1L exams was the credential power punch ... Read More »
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Law School Exam Success: Are Study Groups Necessary?
On the journey towards law school exam domination, an important question must be asked: will ... Read More »
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Student Loans: Income Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
With graduation out of the way and the six-month grace period approaching its end, it’s ... Read More » -
The Law School Student Loan Warning
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IBR + PAYE: Frequently Asked Questions