A lot of people picture Harvey Specter or Elle Woods when they hear the word "lawyer," and think they’ve covered the full map of lawyer career paths. They haven't. Real world lawyering is wider, weirder, and—if you play it right—way more fulfilling. Use this guide as a menu, not a mandate. 1. The Vibe Spectrum VibeWhat It Looks LikeLifestyle… Continue reading Lawyer Career Paths: 2025 Guide to Vibes, Pay, and Purpose
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How to Quickly Become a Better Writer: A Mini-Guide #2
I wasn’t always a strong writer. I was pretty good with grammar and spelling and, like many students, wrote essays the night before they were due. So, what happened? How did I become a strong writer? I can pinpoint 3 things that exponentially improved my writing: Writing a sports blogHaving a few kickass writers take… Continue reading How to Quickly Become a Better Writer: A Mini-Guide #2
How to Brainstorm for the Personal Statement: A Mini-Guide
It's difficult. It’s a pain in the ass to figure out a topic or narrative for your personal statement. I know it all too well: sit down, open laptop, start typing. And nothing. Nothing comes to mind, nothing gets written. Writer's block commences and frustration sets in. It’s difficult to write about yourself, especially with… Continue reading How to Brainstorm for the Personal Statement: A Mini-Guide
Your “softs” are probably better than you think. Softs exist on a spectrum.
When determining where on the spectrum your softs exist, try to put yourself in the shoes of an adcom and think about how you would react to learning about such softs: If you'd react with a, "omfg, I need this student in my school. Must. Fight. For. Them," the soft may very well be a unicorn soft… Continue reading Your “softs” are probably better than you think. Softs exist on a spectrum.