Dispelling the Disability Dilemma
February 28, 2023
Learn how to confront ableism in the legal profession. This article discusses the underrepresentation of lawyers with disabilities, the benefits of hiring candidates with disabilities, and how to improve DEI and recruiting in Big Law.
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Dispelling the Disability Dilemma Episode II: Lessons from Practicing Attorneys
February 28, 2023
Can you thrive in Big Law with a disability? Meet Deaf and Blind attorneys overcoming the “disability tax” through resilience, assistive technology, and excellence in legal practice.
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Legal Lexicon: Legal Industry Lexicon (LIL) - Part I: Road to Becoming a Summer Associate
September 15, 2022
Legal Lexicon explains the path to becoming a Big Law Summer Associate, covering OCI, Pre-OCI, firm research, and resources like Vault, Am Law, and NALP.
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Legal Lexicon: Legal Industry Lexicon (LIL) - Part 2: Road to Becoming a Summer Associate
September 15, 2022
Legal Lexicon: LIL Part 2 explains the key players in Big Law hiring committees—recruiters, partners, and D&I chairs—and how to engage them to secure a Summer Associate position.
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Legal Lexicon: Legal Industry Lexicon (LIL) - Part 3: Road to Becoming a Summer Associate
September 15, 2022
Master Big Law OCI with guidance on screenings, callbacks, offers, handling repeated questions, managing touchbacks, and navigating multiple offers to secure a summer associate position.
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Strategies for Tackling Law School Final Exams
November 18, 2021
Law school finals can overwhelm 1Ls. Joseph Odegaard shares strategies: build outlines, improve issue spotting, practice legal reasoning, and simulate exams to boost performance and confidence.
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The World Can Wait: Wellness, Self-Care, and Making Yourself A Priority
June 02, 2021
A law student shares an “At My Best” checklist for surviving 1L, from digital blackouts to weekly treats, showing how boundaries sustain long-term success and well-being.
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The World Can Wait: Wellness, Self-Care, and Making Yourself A Priority | Episode 2
June 02, 2021
A reflective look at real friendship in law school, highlighting reciprocity, support, shared energy, boundaries, and choosing meaningful connections over competition or convenience.
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The World Can Wait: Wellness, Self-Care, and Making Yourself A Priority | Episode 3
June 02, 2021
This piece challenges law school timelines and expectations, emphasizing personal growth, rejecting pressure to follow a standard path, and embracing success on your own terms.
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The World Can Wait: Wellness, Self-Care, and Making Yourself A Priority | Episode 4
June 02, 2021
An interview on Cooley LLP’s wellness efforts, highlighting its “b.well” initiative, ABA pledge commitment, and focus on sustainable support for attorneys from early careers through partnership.
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Making the Most of Your Law School Winter Break
December 21, 2020
A 12-step checklist helps you finish the semester strong, improve study habits, research employers, and avoid stress while balancing preparation with well-earned relaxation.
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How to Handle the 1L Job Search: Persist in the Face of Long Odds
January 25, 2019
Chasing a paid 1L position requires thick skin and a calculated plan. Cameron Chan outlines the essentials for this ambitious route
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How to Handle the 1L Job Search: Figure Out What You Want and Take Calculated Risks
January 18, 2019
Cameron Chan explains how securing a 1L job early can reduce distraction, conserve energy for 2L recruiting, and strengthen future Big Law applications.
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How to Craft a Law School Resume
December 03, 2018
Anika Nayyar outlines resume mistakes in legal hiring, including first-person language and outdated experience, emphasizing a polished, credible professional document for recruiters.
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Struck Out at OCI? It’s Not the End of the World
August 21, 2018
Missing a callback isn’t the end—use the “Recalibrate, Troubleshoot, Hustle” framework to fix interview issues, refine your resume, and explore the fall hiring market.
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How to Research Law Firms
December 04, 2017
Big firms may claim breadth, but data reveals differences. Learn to analyze demographics, partnership paths, and networks, diversify bids, and use peer insights to land a summer associate role.
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Building Your House On The Rock: The Secrets To Great Networking
January 20, 2017
Reframe networking as a career foundation, not desperation. Use four principles—Connect, Cultivate, Collaborate, Give—to build a supportive “personal board of directors” for long-term success.
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Summer Associate Guide: The 3 Basic Elements of Making a Good Impression
January 20, 2017
Landing your dream internship takes more than GPA—master the “Triple C” framework: competence, culture fit, and confidence to stand out and show leadership potential from day one.
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Why the Perfect Resume Gets You the Interview
January 20, 2017
Landing a summer associate role requires more than grades—it demands strategic personal narrative. This guide helps you craft a resume that advocates for you.
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The Secret to an Effective Cover Letter
January 20, 2017
Cover letters still matter in OCI—typos can hurt you, while personalization can win interviews. Learn four tips to showcase competencies and prove you’re the right fit.
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Interview Basics
January 20, 2017
PracticePro’s Niki Moore shares an OCI and callback checklist for law students, covering appearance, interviewer research, and mindset to turn interviews into opportunities.
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1L Fears: Advice to LGBT law students
December 13, 2016
LGBT law students face unique 1L challenges, including disclosure decisions. This guide covers authenticity, mentorship, inclusive recruiting tools, and OCI strategies to support confident career navigation.
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Advice to Stay Ahead of the Curve
A Young Lawyer's Financial Guide for the Future I Part 1: Budgeting
January 05, 2021
Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 rule, automate savings, use pre-tax benefits, and manage bonuses for long-term financial stability.
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A Young Lawyer's Financial Guide for the Future I Part 2: Basics of Investing
January 05, 2021
Learn the basics of investing for young lawyers and law students, from compound interest to risk tolerance and tax basics for long-term wealth.
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A Young Lawyer's Financial Guide | Part 3: Lower Risk Investments – Cash, Cash Equivalents and Bonds
January 05, 2021
Everything young lawyers should know about lower-risk investments, including cash equivalents, bonds, brokerage fees, and building a stable financial foundation.
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Part 4 – Higher Risk Investments & Important Resources for New Investors
January 05, 2021
Guide to investing beyond cash and bonds, covering diversification, ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and alternatives, with key strategies and risk considerations for informed financial decisions.
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A Young Lawyer’s Financial Guide | Part 5: Student Loan Debt Payment
January 05, 2021
Law graduates often face heavy student debt; managing it requires understanding loan terms, choosing repayment strategies, and using tools like income-driven plans, refinancing, or snowball and avalanche methods.
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A Young Lawyer’s Financial Guide | Part 6: How to Maximize Tax-Efficiency When Investing
January 05, 2021
Taxes affect investment returns, so investors should understand capital gains rules, use tax-advantaged accounts, and apply strategies like tax-loss harvesting with professional guidance to improve after-tax growth.
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Legally First: Navigating the Legal Profession as a First-Generation Minority Student
March 01, 2021
By sharing her journey as a first-generation African American woman navigating law school, Desirae Williams aims to inspire future lawyers to break barriers and build rewarding legal careers.
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Legally First | Part II: Financing the LSAT & Law School
March 01, 2021
Law school is expensive, but funding it is possible. This article shares real strategies for securing LSAT prep scholarships, negotiating law school merit aid, and managing costs during 1L year.
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Legally First | Part III: Imposter Syndrome
March 01, 2021
The third installment of Legally First explores imposter syndrome, sharing personal experiences and strategies for embracing your authentic self in professional and academic spaces.
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Legally First | Part IV: Understanding Your Value and Branding Yourself
March 01, 2021
The final installment of Legally First explores understanding your value and building your personal brand in the legal profession, with practical tips for networking, interviews, and LinkedIn.
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5 Tips for 1L Academic Success
October 14, 2021
Starting 1L can feel overwhelming. Discover five proven tips for law school academic success, including building an effective study strategy, staying on top of readings, using smart resources, reviewing regularly, and preparing for exams.
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