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: Handling Criticism and Mistakes
Whenever you enter into any professional work environment, certain rules automatically apply. You are expected ... Read More »
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Job Search Struggles: Maintaining a Long Term Perspective
With the legal market saturated, many recent law school graduates find themselves in a very ... Read More »
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The JD Law Degree: Dispelling the Common Myth of Versatility
A very common reason among prospective law students for enrolling in law school is the ... Read More » -
The JD Degree Disadvantage: No-Only JDs Need Apply
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Attending Law School: Pre-Law Questionnaire
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Law School Job Search Strategy: Do Grades Matter After 1L? (Chapter 3)
With the rigors of 1L behind them, and 1L grades finally available to sort the ... Read More »
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Law School Exam Performance: The Hidden Reality
It is no secret that law school exams generally consist of only one grade: the ... 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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Re-Financing Student Loans: Is It Right For You?