Law school for dummies
The straightforward guide to surviving and thriving in law schoolEvery year more than 40,000 students enter law school and at any given moment there are over 125,000 law school students in the United States. Law school's highly pressurized, super-competitive atmosphere often leaves students stressed out and confused, especially in their first year. Balancing life and schoolwork, passing the bar, and landing a job are challenges that students often need help facing. In Law School For Dummies, former law school student Rebecca Fae Greene uses straight talk, sound advice, and gentle humor to help students sort through the swamp of coursework and focus on what's important-all while maintaining a life. She also offers rare insight on the law school experience for women, minorities, non-traditional, and non-Ivy League students
1 online resource (xxii, 355 pages) : illustrations
9781118068748, 1118068742
785572645
Part 1 : Considering Law School. Exploring the realities of law school ; Appreciating diversity in your law school class ; Choosing the best law school for you ; Using battle-tested application strategies to succeed
Part II : Getting What You Came For: The Law School Experience. Getting into the 1L groove ; Surviving typical first-year classes : a crash course ; Don't sweat the small stuff : keeping academics in perspective
Part III : Studying Law: Secret Techniques That Really Work. Thinking and talking like a lawyer ; Romancing the tome : making the most of your study time ; Assembling your personal study aid arsenal ; The longest three hours of your life : acing your law school exams
Part IV : You're Halfway There (2Ls and 3Ls). One from column a : choosing your courses ; Not a moot point : getting involved in law school
Part V : Preparing For Your Future. Landing your perfect summer job ; Getting the lowdown on careers ; Narrowing your focus : choosing an area of practice ; Thinking outside the box : considering alternative legal careers
Part VI : Wrapping Up Your Law School Career. In a class of its own : preparing for the bar exam ; Moving toward graduation
and beyond
Includes index