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 Nail a Phone/Video Interview
More and more employers are using phone and video interviews in their hiring process. And the social distancing that came with the new coronavirus showed the whole world that we have to be ready to adjust at any time. Follow these tips to knock your next remote interview out of the park.
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Pierson v. Post Case Summary
Pierson v. Post (1805) is the famous “fox case” that is often taught to law students in property law classes in law schools. In it, the New York Supreme Court of Judicature held that a person who hunts a wild animal and is at the point of capturing or killing it does not have a viable legal claim against another who, with full knowledge of the person’s pursuit, actually captures and kills the wild animal.
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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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Law School Electives and Extracurriculars
Law school electives and extracurriculars offer opportunities to develop lawyering skills, test-drive an area of practice, or focus your study and resume. The following article provides an overview of the considerations when choosing law school activities.
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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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