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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Summer Associate Success: Avoiding Two Fundamental Mistakes
If big law was on your radar and you’ve been fortunate enough to land a ... 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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Attending Law School: Pre-Law Questionnaire
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Law Practice: Perception vs. Reality
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The JD Degree Disadvantage: No-Only JDs Need Apply
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Law School Job Search Strategy: Don’t be a Picky 3L (Chapter 2)
“Beggars can’t be choosers!” – said everybody. This quote is particularly relevant to 3L students ... Read More »
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Acing the Law School Exam: The Logistics
Although understanding the substance of how to take a law school exam is the most ... Read More »
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The Law School Student Loan Warning
Education is the key to success, at least that’s what everybody is told from an ... Read More » -
IBR + PAYE: Frequently Asked Questions
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Student Loans: Income Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE)