034: Which Law School Should I Go To?
02/22/16 • 38 min
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Welcome back! Today we are going to be talking about one of the most important decisions you will make as a lawyer - which law school to go to. If you are a pre-law struggling with your decision, we've got tips on how to critically evaluate your choices to make the best decision for you.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to dig into the law school data to make an informed decision on which law school to attend
- What do law school rankings really mean?
- Being thoughtful about the opportunities you want and location you want to be in
- Why Lee and Alison chose the schools they did
- The importance of spending time on campus, meeting professors, and questioning students and recent graduates
- Managing the cost of law school and scholarship tips
- Should you attend an alternative law school (online, part-time)?
- Why maybe you should just be a barista!
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Thanks for listening!
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).
Enjoy!
Alison & Lee
Welcome back! Today we are going to be talking about one of the most important decisions you will make as a lawyer - which law school to go to. If you are a pre-law struggling with your decision, we've got tips on how to critically evaluate your choices to make the best decision for you.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to dig into the law school data to make an informed decision on which law school to attend
- What do law school rankings really mean?
- Being thoughtful about the opportunities you want and location you want to be in
- Why Lee and Alison chose the schools they did
- The importance of spending time on campus, meeting professors, and questioning students and recent graduates
- Managing the cost of law school and scholarship tips
- Should you attend an alternative law school (online, part-time)?
- Why maybe you should just be a barista!
Resources:
Thanks for listening!
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).
Enjoy!
Alison & Lee
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Happy 4th birthday to the Law School Toolbox! After reflecting on what we've learned from working with hundreds of law students over the past four years, we've compiled our top 10 tips to help you be a successful and happy law student. Enjoy!
In this episode we discuss:
- Lee and Alison's favorite posts and advice from the past four years
- Why mindset matters so much in law school
- How to receive and use feedback to grow as a law student
- Why law school is a "learned" skill
- Why you should think about your law career from day one
- Why being able (and willing) to hustle is so important
- The biggest stress point for law students
- Why practice is so important
- How to prepare for the bar exam through law school, instead of at the last minute
- How, where, and when to get help in law school
- Why you might want to create your own definition of success
- Tips on how to take care of yourself in law school and why it's so important
Thanks for listening, and we're looking forward to many more great years ahead!
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).
Enjoy!
Alison & Lee
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035: What Extracurricular Activities Matter in Law School?
Welcome back! Today we are discussing extracurricular activities in law school. You may be tempted to focus exclusively on studying and maintaining your grades, but extracurricular activities can help break up the monotony of law school and bolster your resume for the future. Do too many, however, and you might flunk out! As with many things, balance is key for a successful law school experience. This episode explores what's available, and offers suggestion on where to most productively spend your time.
In this episode we discuss:
- The most common law school extracurricular activities which might be worth your time
- Ways to make less than stellar grades look more impressive
- Whether you should join Law Review or a different law journal
- The ins and outs of moot court
- Different types of competitions that might be of interest
- Clubs, Community Involvement, and Other School-Related and non-School-Related Activities
- Lee and Alison share their thinking about which extracurriculars they opted to do in law school
Thanks for listening!
If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).
Enjoy!
Alison & Lee
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