Law school doesn’t reward the hardest worker. It rewards the one who figures out—faster than their peers—how to study smart. That distinction is everything. There’s no single path to success, but there are definitely well-worn detours, dead ends, and traps to avoid. Below are 10 key lessons that cover everything from study techniques to job search… Continue reading 10 Strategies to Succeed in Law School
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Yield protect is real, just not in the way you think.
Wikipedia defines yield protect as “an admissions practice where a [law school] rejects or wait-lists highly qualified students on the grounds that such students are bound to be accepted by more prestigious [law schools].” That is an incomplete and misleading answer. Consider Applicant 1 who gets admitted to schools known as classic yield protectors with… Continue reading Yield protect is real, just not in the way you think.
How to Succeed in Law School: An AMA Recap
I recently held an AMA on how to succeed in law school. Compiled below are the questions and answers. Enjoy! Update (8/20/19): I recently proofread and edited my portions of the AMA to improve clarity and readability. I did not do so for questions and answers written by other users, except to remove extraneous language… Continue reading How to Succeed in Law School: An AMA Recap