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Law school preparedness kit: What’s in your bag

June 2, 2022

One of the many helpful pieces of advice regarding law school is to be prepared. This is as much about being prepared for your classes and exams as it is about being physically prepared with what you need to thrive at school. As a law school student, you’ll spend countless hours in classes and on […]

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7 Supreme Court cases that shaped LGBTQ rights

May 26, 2022

The LGBTQ movement in America dates back at least as far as the 1920s, when the first documented gay rights organization was founded. The Society for Human Rights only survived for about a year before it was disbanded in 1925, but its mark was left on our country. Increased visibility and activism of LGBTQ individuals […]

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2L to 3L year: Time to start bar exam planning

May 21, 2022

If you’re like most law students, your 2L year was so busy that you did not really have time to stop and think. Not to worry. You finally have this law school thing down and now it’s on to future planning. In the midst of finishing up your classwork, 3L year is about figuring out […]

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Ten ideas for your 2L summer bucket list

May 15, 2022

You did it! 2L year is under your belt, you are officially 1 year away from graduating and entering the legal profession. But before you enter 3L year, you have ten weeks of summer employment and a month of vacation. Now that you’re an incoming 3L, how should you spend your summer compared to 1L? […]

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How to satisfy your upper-level writing requirement

May 8, 2022

Most law schools require upper-level students to satisfy a senior writing requirement before they graduate. Typically, this writing submission hovers around the 25- to the 30-page range, requires rigorous research and editing, and is completed under a faculty supervisor. It’s no surprise that for many 2L and 3L law students, the upper-level writing requirement seems […]

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Having success on the MPRE

May 2, 2022

You’ve probably heard a few stories about the MPRE and tips for having success on the MPRE. Here’s what you’re up against when taking the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam: 60 multiple-choice questions Ten of them will go unscored Two hours to complete the exam While nowhere near as long or as demanding as the bar […]

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BARBRI 1L Mastery hacks for final exam success

April 28, 2022

As a 1L, you are no doubt feeling the pressure as final exams loom near. Most first-year students have already enrolled and have access to BARBRI 1L Mastery (if you haven’t, you can do so now). It’s a rich law school study supplement, so let’s break down the “Top 5 Hacks” – in other words, […]

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Do you have your 2L summer checklist ready to go?

April 24, 2022

The countdown has begun until you trade in law school for your summer jobs. Do you have a 2L Summer Checklist? Considering how fast-paced these next few weeks are likely going to be, it may be helpful to start considering how to prepare for your summer (that way you’re not overwhelmed at the last minute). […]

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5 things to start doing now to prepare for your 1L final exams

April 17, 2022

By Mike Sims,BARBRI President You’ve figured it out already. Most, if not all, of your first-year grades will depend on your performance on your final exams. And, if not all, of your finals will consist of essay questions….but law school essay questions are different than what you’ve previously experienced. It’s not about how much law […]

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No summer job yet? How to get more resourceful

April 7, 2022

Whether you’re a 1L or 2L student, not having a summer job lined up right about now may feel rather scary. First thing’s first … “don’t panic.” Not having a legal job during the summer isn’t an end-of-the-world scenario. The fact is you can make up for not having a summer job in a variety […]

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