Archive for October, 2008

What Do Top Law Firms Look for in Their Applicants?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

The career services departments of law schools work with law firms searching for “new blood” to be able to match the intership or job position with the right applicant. Many law firms woo potential interns and employees through various benefits and perks but the potential applicants should first meet the law firms’ standards.
Skills in communication
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What is the Bar Exam and How Do You Prepare for It?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

A qualifying test that allows those with law degrees to practice law in a jurisdiction, the bar exam is composed of different parts that include essay questions and multiple-choice items. Take note though that bar exams in each state is different. This is because every state has its own regulatory board. It’s best to take [...]

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Financing Your Law School Education

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Getting a law degree is never cheap. That’s why law schools may offer scholarships to students or establish their own financial assistance programs. For law students who need additional funding in pursuing law education, here are some good options:
Financial assistance based on need
Law schools could offer support to students who urgently needs financial help to [...]

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Preparing for a Law School Admission Interview

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

Aside from proving yourself through an exceptional admissions essay and high LSAT scores, you may still be expected to go to an interview. When you are called for an admission interview at your dream law school, take it as a good news. This is because the interview is one more opportunity for you to show [...]

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Tips on Scoring an Internship in a Prestigious Law Firm

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Competition for internship in top law firms among students is quite fierce. To help you stand out from the rest, here are some tips on how to land an internship in a prestigious firm:
Gather experience and training
Preparation is one key when aiming for that much-coveted internship at a top law firm. Applying for an internship [...]

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Choosing Between Private and Public Practice in Law

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

As a lawyer, you can choose from two main tracks — public and private practice. Depending on your interests and preferences, you can work for corporations, private firms, or companies as a private legal counsel. But if you wish to work for the state or government, then being a public lawyer is the path for [...]

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Law Degree: Ticket to Becoming a Politician

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Getting a law degree doesn’t necessarily qualify you to hold a public office position. This means thatĀ  politicians don’t have to be lawyers just to be a good public servant. But what makes lawyers potentially good public officials is the training they had acquired as a legal professional or law degree holder. In terms of [...]

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What Makes Lawyers Good Politicians

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Based on the training and skill set most lawyers have, many of them are groomed to hold a position in the public office. It seems like becoming a politician is another popular career option for lawyers. Why is this so? Being a politician entails the responsibility of making policies and governing people. What makesĀ  lawyers [...]

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Time Management Tips in Law School

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Some may claim that once you become a law student, you may say good bye to life. But with effective time management, you can surely squeeze in some time for your friends, family, and other fun activities. You just need to know which comes first and how to maximize the use of time. How? Here [...]

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Choosing Between Grade-based and Non-grade Based Law Schools

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Just like other colleges and universities, those recognized as the best law schools in the nation put so much importance in grades when they assess the performance of a student. Because of the recent grade inflation, which refers to the increase in number of students getting high GPAs, the grade percentiles of several institutions of [...]

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