Student loans: they’re the financial engine that powers the graduate education, including law degrees. The sheer scale of borrowing among graduate students is both awe-inspiring and a little terrifying. Whether you’re eyeing a medical degree or, like me, a Juris Doctor, you’re likely going to need a substantial loan to make it through. While the …
Law School is by far the most competitive and difficult educational institution that the vast majority of students have encountered. In other articles I have discussed why law school is so competitive (curved grading, job opportunities). In this article I will offer some advice for those students that have the ambitions of getting to the …
Securing your spot at a prestigious law school undoubtedly ranks as a milestone in any aspiring lawyer’s journey. The euphoria of acceptance letters and the excitement of school choices can be truly exhilarating. However, between the moment of that coveted acceptance and the whirlwind of orientation lies a labyrinth of decisions—both thrilling and daunting. Arguably, …
Everyone knows that law school is extremely expensive. Unfortunately what many people do not realize before 1L year is that it doesn’t stop at tuition, there are numerous other expenses that you will be subjected to during your three years in school. Unfortunately, you can’t count on a part-time job helping out much, especially during …
There are a lot of potential points of anxiety for 1L students in law school. Feelings of excitement and nervousness tend to build up during the summer and culminate in the first day of class. One of the biggest sources of fear for new students is the infamous Socratic Method, which has long found a …
