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Top University Students Avoiding Law School 2017 Edition
Back in 2013, I was the first person to notice students graduating from the top universities in the country were avoiding law school in droves. The LSAC usually updates this information around this time of year, so I keep an eye on their website to catch it....
LawyerSlack Mailbag: Should I go to lawschool? Aussie Edition
A few times a month I get emails from new lawyers and law students. usually asking for advice in school or with their practice. Usually I respond to these privately, but on occasion I think it's worthwhile to provide a public response so other people can benefit from...
Character And Client Service
What does it take to stand out and be successful as a lawyer? Law schools place a heavy emphasis on the technical aspects of being a lawyer. Critical thinking, analysis, drafting, etc. For many new lawyers this emphasis carries over with them as they begin to practice...
Deliberate Practice Can Turn Anxiety Into Achievement
Three years of your life riding on a single test. The February Bar Exam is next week for many law students around the country. Thinking back to when I took bar exam, there was a certain level of anxiety and apprehension in the months leading up to the bar exam. The...