Friday Links: Election Law, Preparing for 1L Summer, Pre-Law Checklist and More!
We hope everyone had a happy Valentine's Day!
We hope everyone is recovering from the February LSAT! Have a relaxing weekend with some of the leading law school articles from the week:
A Law School Dean Reflects on Law Firm Practice (Huff Post College)
Chancellor and Dean of UC Hastings College of the Law reflects on his time in private practice and shares what he thinks are the characteristics of good lawyers.
Ms. JD’s Pre-law Prep Guide: Leave No Stone Unturned- Your Pre-Law School Checklist (Ms. JD)
Planning to attend law school in the future? Ms. JD has a comprehensive, ten-step checklist to help make sure your applications are finished in time.
Election Law and Compromise: Reactions to President Obama’s Election Commission (PrawfsBlawg)
Are you interested in election law? PrawfsBlog shares some details about the profession and takes a look at the recent creation of a Presidential Commission on Election Administration.
Want to Impress Your Law School Professor? Don’t Do This (Lawyerist)
A Minnesota consumer rights attorney and law school adjunct instructor offers some advice for current and prospective law students. Check out the three things that law students should never do.
Preparing for 1L Summer (Law School & Bar Exam Success Tips)
While it’s only February, it’s time for 1L’s to begin making plans for summer ’13. Here are some suggestions for what you should be doing now to better position yourself in the legal field.
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