OCTOBER 2011
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Networking: As Important As Ever for Law StudentsThe recession and non-recovery have made finding that firs job out of law school as challenging as ever—and that means networking with potential employers is as important as ever. But many students find the process uncomfortable and don't know how best to go about it.
Featured Articles
(Not So) Risky Business: The Big World of Insurance
Jobs in the insurance industry can be interesting, not to mention remunerative, varied, personally rewarding—and perhaps even available.
Time Management for the Successful Lawyer (and Law Student)
By implementing good habits in law school, law students will be more productive and balanced while in school, and will also set themselves up for greater personal and professional success.
Learning Legal Interpretation
The art of reading cases knowledgeably is the most important lawyerly skill you might acquire in law school.
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Statutes
While case law has the run of the law school curriculum, statutes are often relegated to secondary status.
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Hitting Opponents…and the Books
Jarrett Leiker really packs a punch––and not only in the sparring ring.
I Wish I'd Known
"Develop and expertise to make a difference," says Mary L. Bonauto, project director at GLAD since 1990.
In Brief
Digital highlighters, find a mentor, and grammar help.
Law as Writer's Fodder
Even though she only practiced law for three years, science fiction writer Melinda Snodgrass says she has never regretted going to law school.
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