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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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreYou 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? […]
Read MoreMost 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 […]
Read MoreYou’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 […]
Read MoreAs 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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). […]
Read MoreBy 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 […]
Read MoreWhether 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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