Archive for November, 2008
Grade-based vs. Non-grade based Law Schools
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 [...]
Filed under college admissions profiles, November 14th, 2008Moving Beyond Litigation: Alternative Legal Practices
Contrary to what some people think, litigation is not the be-all and end-all of legal practice. Sure, bulk of the bar-passers go into litigation and client representation as a career. But there are also tons of other options for the practice of law. So if you’re not up for the courtroom drama, below are some [...]
Filed under General, November 12th, 2008Tips on Writing Concise and Effective Legal Briefs
The legal industry is a field that makes little or no room for poetry. Presentation of facts should always be concise and direct to the point. One document where concise writing should be practiced is the legal brief. Legal briefs are the documents that showcase the legal arguments presented in court, as well as case [...]
Filed under General, November 10th, 2008A List of Some Common Law Firm Terms
Though you’ll learn significant amount of law jargon throughout your stay in law school, there are some terms associated with law firms that could still sound foreign to you. To avoid giving off the impression that you’re an “outsider” to the realm of law, here are a few terms used in law firms along with [...]
Filed under General, November 8th, 2008Extracurricular Activities That Increase Chances of Law School Admission
While transcripts, grades, and recommendation letters are given significant weight and importance by admissions committees and law schools, your personal statement essay can help increase your chances of getting admitted. The importance of that single document can be seen in the number of sample law school personal statement essays you can find on the Internet, [...]
Filed under law school preparations, November 6th, 2008The Relevance of Law Reviews to Students and the Academe
Law reviews are journals or papers edited and distributed by the students of a specific law school. Although mainly staffed by law school students, law reviews usually consist of articles and features authored by students, judges, law professors, and legal practitioners. As you will Students, however, are also free to publish their own articles in [...]
Filed under General, November 4th, 2008US Supreme Court Justice Profiles: Scalia, Holmes, and Cardozo
Most law students go into law school with the aim of going into legal practice and pursuing a career in the judiciary. For most students, the acme of a legal career is securing the position of Supreme Court justice. This is why US Supreme Court justices are a source of inspiration and motivation for many [...]
Filed under law school profile, November 2nd, 2008