You’ve made it halfway through law school, which is no small feat! We are here to celebrate this milestone with you. As you begin the second half of your 2L year, we want to share some advice, resources, and encouragement to help you navigate what comes next. Whether it’s managing your increasing workload, preparing for summer opportunities, or anything in between, we’re with you every step of the way. Take a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come, and let us help you make the most of what’s ahead.
ABA 2L Week
Congratulations! You’re halfway through law school. Join the ABA for 2L Week, January 20–24, as we celebrate how far you’ve come and how far you’ll go.
Engaging with AI in Your Future Legal Career
As a future lawyer, you have an ethical responsibility to understand and use technology in your practice, and today’s fastest-growing tech is AI.
How to Create Context in Legal Writing
Write persuasively by creating frameworks and topic sentences to better connect with your reader.
Etiquette Tips for Law Student Internships, Networking, and Social Events
First impressions are lasting. Avoid missteps with these guidelines that apply to any setting.
2L: Transforming from Law Student to Lawyer
Here are a few areas for you to begin thinking about now to help reduce that mental burden and help you make your way toward being a professional in the legal field.
Why Building Wealth Starts Now
Managing your money is a skill you can learn, and learning it now sets you up to build wealth in the future.
Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word e-Book
The ultimate guide to crafting effective legal writing offering real-world examples from lawyers and judges. 2Ls who upgrade their memberships to premium during the month of January will receive a free e-Book copy in early February!
You Need to Create the Legal Job You Want
Don't forget the importance of identifying your true passion in the legal field and creating opportunities to pursue it.
Law Student Considerations for Choosing a Legal Career Path
Learn more about how to be intentional about your career search.
10 Tips to Help You Find the Legal Career That's Right for You
Access these top ten areas to consider when navigating your unique path in law.
Authentic Networking is the Key to a Successful Legal Career
Keep an open mind, learn from diverse networks, and cultivate authentic relationships outside the law to enhance your skill set.
Hanging a Shingle Right Out of Law School or Career Change
This session equips law students with everything they need to know to start a solo or small firm practice built for success.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Do You Have the Attitude to Succeed as a Solo or Small Firm Practitioner?
Discover some best practices before graduation on how to develop entrepreneurial skills.
Cross Cultural Negotiation...How Do You Get it Right
Our panel provides tips on how best to build influence and a trusting relationship with negotiators from different cultures.
Combatting Perfectionism in the Legal Profession: Don't Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Good & The Fear of Making Mistakes
Tune into this session for more on the phenomenon of perfectionism and provide readily applicable tools to manage its negative impact.
Losing Our [Best] Minds: Unpacking the Report on the Women Lawyer Attrition Crisis in the Profession
Find out how to support your own well-being and effectively evaluate prospective employers as a law student.