This is the last installment of questions from the indefatigable Camber Stoddard. That doesn’t mean that you can’t keep coming back for awesome tips on the practice of law school. Q. Are there classes that will preclude me from working in a certain area? (Basically, if I take more than corporate business law courses, can…
It’s one of the last Fridays of summer.I’m enjoying an unusually “dry” day in MD, which means the humidity is under 30%, and that means I’m re-acquainting myself with my porch. I just discovered an insanely cool new study tool. I hope you understand that Evernote is going to save you in law school. Go…
Okay, so I live on Mars. Actually, I do. Mars, PA. Apparently, days last 36 hours here, too. Tuesday’s blog dealt with what I thought were the really vital issues about your first year of law school. Here’s another installment, on a couple of issues that will affect you and your attitude. Q. I’ve been…
READ THIS BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR TORTS BOOK! This month marks an anniversary of sorts: in 1985, I started law school. I had a pile of legal pads I’d stolen from my dad’s office, a box of pens, a highlighter from the U of U bookstore (left over from my MA program), and a viewing…
So, the folks over at Real Practice have ginned up a list of important goals for your professional website: Solo and small firm websites should not… Cost more than $1,000 in money or in non-billable attorney hours Require attorneys to spend countless hours creating “content” Attempt to teach prospective clients how to be a lawyer…
It has been an odd spring. It is shaping up to be a strange summer. Some motivation for those of you who fear what Fall 2011 will bring! Good luck, everyone! Share:
A short video, courtesy the people at Legal Practice Pro. Charlie Sheen’s career as a TV regular may be in the toilet for going all Mel Gibson on us, but there is fodder for humor in this tragedy. He has his own twitter account, and has been ubiquitous on the talk circuit. Thank goodness Two…
This has been a busy week behind the scenes at eLife Mentor. We’re changing some things around, and moving forward on some projects that will make this blog and website more helpful! I’m learning how to make podcasts and videos, and I’m working with my mentor Gerry Robert to build a program that will give…
I work with law students who are facing midterms and research papers, and some are just starting their briefs for 1st year Moot Court competition. Readers who aren’t students might find themselves in the midst of deadlines, and Wednesday is usually the day where it all hits the fan. So, here are a few random…
So even after a long holiday weekend in the United States, there is still time for reflection. Let’s finish off our game of twenty questions! The last five are all about your relationship to the future. How can I keep myself absolutely safe? You have to acknowledge reality. Unless you live in a cave along…
Aug
16
This is the last installment of questions from the indefatigable Camber Stoddard. That doesn’t mean that you can’t keep coming back for awesome tips on the practice of law school. Q. Are there classes that will preclude me from working in a certain area? (Basically, if I take more than corporate business law courses, can…
Aug
12
It’s one of the last Fridays of summer.I’m enjoying an unusually “dry” day in MD, which means the humidity is under 30%, and that means I’m re-acquainting myself with my porch. I just discovered an insanely cool new study tool. I hope you understand that Evernote is going to save you in law school. Go…
Aug
11
Okay, so I live on Mars. Actually, I do. Mars, PA. Apparently, days last 36 hours here, too. Tuesday’s blog dealt with what I thought were the really vital issues about your first year of law school. Here’s another installment, on a couple of issues that will affect you and your attitude. Q. I’ve been…
Aug
09
READ THIS BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD YOUR TORTS BOOK! This month marks an anniversary of sorts: in 1985, I started law school. I had a pile of legal pads I’d stolen from my dad’s office, a box of pens, a highlighter from the U of U bookstore (left over from my MA program), and a viewing…
Jul
20
So, the folks over at Real Practice have ginned up a list of important goals for your professional website: Solo and small firm websites should not… Cost more than $1,000 in money or in non-billable attorney hours Require attorneys to spend countless hours creating “content” Attempt to teach prospective clients how to be a lawyer…
Jun
05
It has been an odd spring. It is shaping up to be a strange summer. Some motivation for those of you who fear what Fall 2011 will bring! Good luck, everyone! Share:
Mar
09
A short video, courtesy the people at Legal Practice Pro. Charlie Sheen’s career as a TV regular may be in the toilet for going all Mel Gibson on us, but there is fodder for humor in this tragedy. He has his own twitter account, and has been ubiquitous on the talk circuit. Thank goodness Two…
Mar
08
This has been a busy week behind the scenes at eLife Mentor. We’re changing some things around, and moving forward on some projects that will make this blog and website more helpful! I’m learning how to make podcasts and videos, and I’m working with my mentor Gerry Robert to build a program that will give…
Feb
23
I work with law students who are facing midterms and research papers, and some are just starting their briefs for 1st year Moot Court competition. Readers who aren’t students might find themselves in the midst of deadlines, and Wednesday is usually the day where it all hits the fan. So, here are a few random…
Feb
22
So even after a long holiday weekend in the United States, there is still time for reflection. Let’s finish off our game of twenty questions! The last five are all about your relationship to the future. How can I keep myself absolutely safe? You have to acknowledge reality. Unless you live in a cave along…
