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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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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The Top Law School Cliff
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The JD Law Degree: Dispelling the Common Myth of Versatility
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Law School Attendance: Do Your Research!
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2L OCI Strike Out: Reevaluating Law School
For most incoming 2Ls seeking to enter private practice, the 2L OCI window will zoom ... 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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Re-Financing Student Loans: Is It Right For You?
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The Law School Student Loan Warning
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Student Loans: Income Based Repayment (IBR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE)