Surviving Law School
Law school can be brutal. The seemingly endless cycle of reading, outlining, and studying can bring even the most positive person down. FindLaw for Law Students provides advice on the best ways to weather the storm and survive law school. Through the Surviving Law School section, current law students can take advantage of sample study schedules, course outlines and exams, and access to always-important legal research tools. The resources in this section can also help law students decide which electives are ideal for their desired career path and whether or not student organizations, law journal, moot court, and other extracurricular activities are a right fit.
Surviving Law School
Surviving Law School Articles
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How to Brief a Case in Law School
Case briefs are an important study tool for any law student, but they can be difficult to write the first few times around. Follow these tips to create a brief with all the info you need.
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Best Apps for Studying in Law School
Law school is a challenge for even the best students, especially first year. But there are plenty of ways for law students to stay organized and on top of their coursework. And while we have a lot of love for hornbooks and Black's Law Dictionary, there's a whole world of tools out there that take up no more space than your iPhone.
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Should I Get a JD/MBA?
Contemplating a joint JD/MBA program? Find out the pros and cons of this career track, including where to go to get more information, by checking out this article.
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Sample 1L Study Schedule
Law school is well known for the grueling schedule it imposes on its students. From the hundreds of pages per week in reading, to the endless pressure of preparing outlines for finals, the first year of law school can feel like being hit with a ton of bricks. Students who have been through it all know that in order to survive the first year of law school, it's imperative that students prepare and follow a 1L study schedule.
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Networking for Law Students
A brief overview of networking for law students, including tips on how to get the most out of your experience and ways to build relationships. Check out this article to learn more.
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