You Need to Ditch these Law School Habit...

We all want to do the job properly and comprehensively, but at what point should you draw the line when it comes to chasing down the answer to every thought you have in a given task? 

It's a common issue for young lawyers - it just seems like everything takes much longer than it "should". So how can we be working towards more efficiency in our practice? 

In "legal writing" (whatever that means) should we be using contractions? Some seem to be firmly against, and others much more casual about it all. 

Many law students begin their studies thinking they have their legal ambitions all mapped out, only to realize later that their perfect plan is no longer what they want. Having this type of identity crisis in law school isn’t a bad thing, and if it happens to you, don’t panic! La ... Show More

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In this episode, Prof. Kris Franklin of New York Law School discusses how students should think about and approach law school. Her discussion is of value to anyone starting law school, taking their first set of exams, or taking exams after a disappointing semester.Support the sho ... Show More

Throughout his career in “big law” and fintech, guest Abdi Shayesteh struggled with the legal profession’s lack of formal training. “It was sink or swim” with every new challenge, he says. There had to be another way to help associates become better lawyers.  Law school may not f ... Show More

In this episode, Prof. Kris Franklin of New York Law School discusses how students should think about and approach law school. Her discussion is of value to anyone starting law school, taking their first set of exams, or taking exams after a disappointing semester. Support the sh ... Show More

<p>Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In this episode, we're discussing building confidence for your exams by working through practice problems early and consistently. </p> <p><strong>In this episode w ... Show More

Whether you’re setting up a new law firm or trying to get your current firm up to modern standards, technology absolutely must be a foundational element. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Adriana Linares about what software and tools attorneys need to manage a firm effecti ... Show More

<p class="MsoNormal">In the prior episode, we talked about Mindset and how important it is to work on cultivating a growth mindset. Today, we’re talking about why law school is hard! Not to scare you, but to provide context and alert you to some of the challenges you might face. ... Show More