“Lean into what you came to law school for.” This tidbit of advice was given to me in my first week of law school by Assistant Dean of Career Services Stacey Blakeman. It has now become a guiding principle for me. I came to law school with the clear intention of making a difference by becoming a civil rights litigator. …
Focus on Your End Goal
Law school can be overwhelming, but maintaining a clear vision of your end goal can help you stay focused and motivated. Whether you aspire to be a litigator, corporate attorney or public service advocate, staying aligned with your ultimate objectives is key to success. 1. Define Your End Goal Early Start by defining what you want to achieve. Whether it’s …
Networking with Upperclassmen: A Retrospective
Your upperclassmen are your most valuable people to learn from to gain retrospection into the new environment of law school. Whether it be classes, future careers or places to eat, the upperclassmen always have some important insight. Networking with upperclassmen can seem like a daunting task for some. This will be a guide to help with the process. 1. Be …
The Importance of Community in Law School
In Green Hall, you’ll meet people from various walks of life and with different experiences with — and exposure to — the legal world. If you’re like me, that exposure was strictly confined to negative experiences with the criminal justice system and the countless barriers to accessing legal resources. If you are like many at the law school, then you …
My Dos and Don’ts as a 1L
Do Attend Events: As a 1L, I have taken every opportunity to attend mixers with firms and attorneys. As a first-generation law student, these experiences have been invaluable in helping me understand what attorneys do and the variety of fields they can practice in. If you are unsure about what area of law interests you, meeting attorneys and firms can …
The top 5 best (and free) ways to escape Green Hall
Most law students spend nearly 40 hours a week inside Green Hall, and you can only sit in your study carrel for so long before becoming restless. So, I have done the hard work of exploring Lawrence and finding the best ways to get the heck out of Green Hall without hurting your pocket. 1. Lawrence Public Library Nestled downtown, …