Archive for October, 2008

Benefits of Having MBA-Juris Doctor Degrees

Friday, October 31st, 2008

If you read through sample law school personal statement essays, you’ll see that passion for a certain field or profession is among the top reasons why people go to graduate school. Just by reading sample law school personal statement essays, you’ll also see that many people also go to graduate school because of the promise [...]

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Traits Law Firms Look For in Applicants

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The career and placement departments in many law schools have linkages and connections with various law firms to help their students find careers when they graduate. Especially for top law firms, the competition for internship and employment can get quite fierce. And though these law firms are the ones doing the chasing to get knowledgeable [...]

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Prepping For the Bar Exam: Exam Contents and Preparation Tips

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Passing the bar exam is a requirement for all law students to be given a license for legal practice in an given state or jurisdiction. The bar exam consists of a series of multiple-choice tests and essay questions that test the student’s knowledge on statutes and laws. The bar exam follows no template, it differs [...]

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Tips on Law School Admission Interviews

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

So you’ve already passed the entrance exam and have submitted letters of recommendation. You’re also done browsing through countless sample law school personal statement essays that helped you come up with a well-crafted personal statement essay. But the admissions process for law schools does not end there. You’ll still have to strap yourself up for [...]

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Tips on Landing an Internship in Top Law Firms

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Students who wish to make the most of their law school education know that securing internships is part of the grand schema of law studies. Every year, students clamor to get internships at the country’s top law firms. Below are some tips on how you can land your dream internship:
Explore your options
Before you start gathering [...]

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A Primer on Legal Practice: Public vs. Private

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

After graduating and passing the bar, lawyers who take the path of professional legal practice have to decide on the nature of their practice. Some immediately go for private practice and apply for positions in top law firms, while some may prefer to go into public practice and serve the government. Read on to find [...]

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Why a Law Degree Can Help Your Political Career

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

The requirements to hold public office do not include having a law degree. However, being a lawyer or having a law degree lends a certain edge to those who venture into politics. The knowledge gained in law school often translates to deep and informed understanding of the law. In this sense, a lawyer-politician can be [...]

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The Blurred Lines Between Law and Politics

Friday, October 17th, 2008

From the time they enter law school to the time of legal practice, lawyers gain exceptional amounts of knowledge on the judiciary system and intricacies of Constitutional rights and procedures. This legal expertise and knowledge is one of the main reasons why lawyers can make good public servants if they ever decide to venture into [...]

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Financial Aid Options for Law School

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Quality law education does not come cheap. This is why many students avail of scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid to help them finance their studies. Below are some of the financial aid options available for law students:
Student loans
Law students can apply for student loans from the federal government, as well as from [...]

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Time Management Tips for Law Students

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Like other higher learning institutions, law schools also place prime importance on grades as a measure of student performance. Because grades serve as the main tool by which academic performance is evaluated, students continually strive and aim for high marks. So much so that there has been a constant increase in the number of students [...]

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