Law School Survival Manual
Author: Nancy B. Rapoport
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Published: 2010-05-24
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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The International Student's Survival Guide to Law School in the United States
Author: Rachel Gader-Shafran
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 0595278361
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The Survival Guide" is designed to provide practical and comprehensible information to International Students coming to US law schools. Do you know the answers to these questions? . Do you know what to do before you come to law school? . Do you know what to do when you get to law school? . D you know how to organize for classes? . Do you know you how to participate in class discussions? . Do you know how to brief a case? . Do you know how to outline and study for exams? . Do you know how to attack writing papers? . Do you know how to prepare for oral arguments? If the answer is "NO" then you need "The Survival Guide". "Rachel Gader-Shafran has written an indispensable guide for law graduates of international universities. She writes with clarity and the authority that comes from having graduated from a leading US law school and teaching International students for many years. I would advise international law graduates interested in studying in US law schools to read this book. Your investment in it will be repaid many times." --Thomas O. Sargentich, Professor of Law Director, LLM Program on Law and Government American University, Washington College of Law
The African American Law School Survival Guide
Author: Evangeline M. Mitchell
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 664
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLaw School Confidential
Author: Robert H. Miller
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2000-07-14
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780312243098
DOWNLOAD EBOOKI wish I knew then what I know now! Don't get to the end of your law school career muttering these words to yourself! Take the first step toward building a productive, successful, and perhaps even pleasant law school experience...read this book! Written for students about to embark on this three year odyssey, by students who have successfully survived law school. Law School Confidential demystifies the life-altering thrill ride that defines an American legal education by providing a comprehensive, blow-by-blow, chronological account of what to expect. Law School Confidential arms students with a thorough overview of the contemporary law school experience. This isn't the advice of graying professors or battle-scarred practitioners decades removed from the law school. Fresh out of University of Pennsylvania Law School, Robert Miller has assembled a panel of recent law school graduates all of whom are perfectly positioned to shed light on what law school is like today. Law School Confidential invites you to walk in their steps to success and to learn from their mistakes. From taking the LSAT, to securing financial aid, to navigating the notorious first semester, to exam-taking strategies, to applying for summer internships, to getting on the law review, to tackling the bar and beyond...Law School Confidential explains it all.
The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book
Author: Thane Josef Messinger
Publisher: Fine Print Press, Limited
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781888960198
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWho can forget the terror of a new job? Entering an unfamiliar world, with unknown expectations, is a nerve-wracking experience. In law, the new attorney is tackling not only a new job but also a very new, very different, and exceptionally stress-filled professional life...and mountains of student debt. Each year, tens of thousands of new law graduates enter an already saturated job market...yet many are ill-prepared for survival in an ever more unforgiving, fast-paced profession. As law students, you're offered a wide array of guidebooks to succeed in law school, to excel in law exams, and to pass the bar exam. Upon entering the real world of law, however, you're are pushed back into a dark, dangerous jungle. The Young Lawyer's Jungle Book will be your guide to help you find your way to safety and career success.
Dear Future Lawyer
Author: Neena Speer
Publisher:
Published: 2018-07-30
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13: 9780692163627
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe road to becoming a lawyer is hella difficult, especially for minority women. So I recorded my raw, authentic experiences as well as provided you with tools that you can apply to your law school and life journey. I know what it feels like to be uncomfortable asking for help when you really need it. Especially when you are the only one in your family that decided to pursue a career in law. I know what it feels like to not want to raise your hand in class when you are confused for fear of looking stupid or when you have applied to countless jobs and have yet to hear a call back for the one you really want. I know what it feels like to pick up the phone and want to call someone to vent about how much law school sucks and not having anyone who understands or likes to hear your repeated rants. I also know what it feels like to struggle with becoming skilled in this profession. I struggled in school to make friends, with grades and my first time taking the bar, but I am here to tell you through my story that it is possible to triumph! My hope is that you see yourself in some of the struggles described in this book and learn just what I wish someone had told me before I decided to be a lawyer. It was not easy, but I can honestly say now that every temporary defeat was worth it! Get this interactive, empowerment law guide and journal today!
Know Your Rights
Author: Ronald Benrey
Publisher: Sterling
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781402763915
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The first thing we do, we kill all the lawyers:” Shakespeare may have had a point, but the truth is, from time to time, we all could use a good attorney. This survival guide won't replace legal counsel, but by stating your rights plainly, it can help with some pretty weighty matters-including prenups, breaking apartment leases, immigration, and workplace discrimination. Ronald M. Benrey helps solve basic legal quibbles at home, at work, and even on vacation. He provides an understanding of central legal principles, explains key vocabulary, and helps readers to overcome familiar misconceptions.
Law School Survival Manual
Author: Nancy B. Rapoport
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Published: 2010-05-24
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 1454804696
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the Law School Survival Manual, Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel serve as the friendly voice of experience whose wit and wisdom will guide you through law school from the application process to orientation, and from your first year to graduation - including summer jobs, clerkships, and the bar exam. This concise handbook focuses on all aspects of law school that are mystifying or tricky or both. The Law School Survival Manual: From LSAT to Bar Exam offers complete coverage, Before law school What you'll need before you apply Picking the right law school for you Orientation Your checklist for law school First year Collegiality and etiquette Friendships, romance, and networking The psychology of law professors Reading cases and statutes Outlining and studying Preparing for essay and multiple-choice exams Choosing upper-level courses Managing your time and scheduling your life Exploring joint-degree program opportunities Finding and applying for a summer job Landing a judicial clerkship Studying for the bar exam and the MPRE With reassuring humor and unique perspectives, Nancy Rapoport and Jeff Van Niel show you how to cope with stress, manage your time, study efficiently, nurture new friendships, write a paper, prepare for exams, and make sound decisions - in law school and beyond.
The Jd Jungle Law School Survival Guide
Author: Editors Of Jd Jungle
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Published: 2013-04-02
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 0306823012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere's an old saying about law school: The first year, they scare you to death; the second year, they work you to death; the third year, they bore you to death. Helping to alleviate this famed fright, sweat, and boredom, The JD Jungle Law School Survival Guide expertly shows current and prospective students how to navigate all three years of law-school torture. Comprehensive, practical, and witty, it includes advice from students in the trenches, successful graduates, sage professors, and working professionals, including:How to identify and get accepted at the law school of your choicePlaces to look for and get financial aidEffective note-taking, study, and exam-day strategiesTips for managing law-school stressHow to pass the bar exam the first timeHow to land a law internship-and then the job of your dreamsFounded by parent company Jungle Interactive Media in 2000, JD Jungle is one of the hottest new magazines on the market. With a circulation of 80,000 subscribers, it can be found on newsstands everywhere. Visit www.JdJungle.com.
Law School Survival Guide (Master Volume: All Subjects)
Author: J. Teller
Publisher: TellerBooks
Published: 2016-10-17
Total Pages: 808
ISBN-13: 1681090732
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGet the big picture with TellerBooks Law School Survival Guides--the DEFINITIVE study aid, with: - Concise overviews of the black letter law—ideal for class prep and exam mastery; - Over 600 case holdings, including all of the major cases that law students are expected to study; - A detailed glossary covering the most frequent terms that students will encounter; - Streamlined outlines highlighting the essentials; and - A thorough, concept-driven index for quick reference to key topics. Look for all of these titles in the TELLERBOOKS Law School Survival Guides Series (Outlines and Case Summaries)*: TORTS EVIDENCE PROPERTY FAMILY LAW CRIMINAL LAW CIVIL PROCEDURE INTERNATIONAL LAW CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CONTRACTS AND SALES BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CONST. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE *Available in paperback, e-book, Kindle edition, and iPhone application formats.
