More advice for 1L’s, courtesy of the PrawfsBlawg.
Tips include:
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Treat the job hunt as one of your principal enrolled courses. Set aside the same amount of time every week that you would set aside for any other course.
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If you’re going to spend 3 years and a good deal of money in law school, it’s up to you to make the most of it. Take advantage of the great resources your law school offers.
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You really have nothing to lose by talking in class. If you say something incorrect, you may learn the right answer, and you may learn something about how to talk and argue like a lawyer. The worst that could happen is that you might feel foolish in front of your classmates.
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Legal research and writing is your most important class. A good law school exam answer is just a good legal writing memo written under conditions of absurd time pressure.
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Find your own way to find joy in law school. Whatever it is, with any luck not only will you have found something that you love about law school, but you’ll find yourself bringing that renewed sense of energy, purpose, and belonging to all your other classes.
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For those of you who are interested in getting some practical skills or who already know exactly what they want to do in practice, both clinics and adjunct professors are a great resource.
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