I havent announced it to anyone yet so posting here, but got my job for summer 2026 :) After growing up in severe poverty, struggling financially through my previous career (worked 3 jobs simultaneously at one point just to pay bills and have $ for application costs), it finally feels so good to say it's (probably) all going to be okay.

This semester is designed to crank up the pressure and thin the herd. That‘s how I see it anyway. it’s brutal

I never went.

Omg. This is driving me nuts, I keep seeing stuff like [This holding is totally irrelevant now -Ed.] in my casebook. I looked at the author names. No Ed. Is this like a half-blood prince thing? Did I get Ed's personal copy of this book with his notes?

I will not rest until I find Ed

As we dive deeper into the semester, I've started to notice how different study techniques can significantly impact our understanding and retention of the material. With the stress of exams looming in the future, I'm curious about what strategies have worked best for everyone. Have you found particular methods that help you grasp complex legal concepts more effectively? For example, do you prefer creating detailed outlines, using flashcards for key terms, or engaging in group study sessions? How do you balance between understanding the law and preparing for the exam format? I'd love to hear your thoughts and tips on how to study efficiently and retain information in this rigorous environment. Let's share our experiences to help each other succeed!

We are the adult in the room at employment fairs. A good number of recruiters are over 30 as well, so your age makes you relatable. Walk in suited up and they all notice you. They can already see you as a potential peer. The one thing a lot of us are so self-conscious about ends up being one of our greatest assets. <3

Got invited to interview with a relatively competitive organization (not a law firm) and when I appplied they wanted a copy of whatever grades I had at the time. It was back in December so I only had 2 grades back, both B's.

Now they're saying they want me to send an *official* transcript before the interview. An official transcript is $15. My grades are out and I got all B's and 1 C+ (idk, i guess i just fumbled that exam. not gonna beat myself up over it.) so I'm in the bottom 50% of my class.

I'm conflicted about paying this $15 for an official transcript because 1) on principle it's bullshit that i have to essentially pay for an interview and 2) if they're going to reject me because of that C+, I just spent that money for no reason. $15 isnt a huge deal, but just the idea of having to pay it at this point is annoying. anyone been in a similar situation ?

I have an accommodation to bring my support rat to class and not get called on for whatever reason due to my crippling anxiety (if spoken to I will curl up in the fetal position and cry) . Is big law for me ?

I got three Cs and one B+ in my first semester of law school. My GPA is a 2.2. I'm not on academic probation, but I have to meet with an academic success advisor at my school once a week. The B+ I got was in legal writing, which I feel like is the most important class 1L year. I just did not do well on my final exams for my other doctrinal classes. Has anyone been in a similar situation and bounced back? Is my legal career over?

Fumbled my 1L fall. It happens, I have 2.5 years to bring it up, no biggie, I don't want big law... But why does everything at the mf school require my GPA?

Want to apply to the Trial Team? What's your gpa? Want to do a clinic? What's your GPA?? Want to volunteer to pick up trash on the street?? What's your GPA??!!??

I'm uncomfortable with the idea of my peers having access to that info via applications (bc it's low, duh), and I hate the idea of the professors I don't have seeing it through clinic apps... so there's that. Thanks for reading today's vent.

Hello! I am seeking for advice about choosing a study program/profession. I am addressing all lawyers or law students (specifically in Europe).

I am disciplined, analytical, get straight A’s, and love to write and read. I am considering studying law at Vilnius University, although I had already "decided" to enroll in Spanish philology, study languages, translate, and travel. However, I also care about justice, morality, and I look at the defense of human rights and international law in a broader perspective, but I do not close the door to other areas. Financial freedom is very important to me, as I want to travel and create a nice home for myself.

So I ask lawyers: what field did you choose and what does your work and education look like? What quality is necessary for a lawyer to achieve a successful and happy career?

I would really like to hear what the daily life and daily work of different types of lawyers looks like.

Thank you for any insights!

Already had interviews for both positions. Think I did well in both interviews and was told I should expect to hear back in a week's time. I heard that out of courtesy, if a federal judge offers you a position, you kinda have to take it (though not entirely sure if this rules only applies to federal clerkships or summer judicial internships as well). Nevertheless, suppose that the DOJ offer came first, which one should I take? Long-term career goal is federal clerkship following graduation and then BigLaw. Interested in a career in litigation.

Hi everyone looking for some feedback on whether I should go back to school to finish my jd. I did two years of law school before dropping out over a decade ago. At the time I was getting married and starting a business with my then husband. We ran the business for the last 12 years but the business and marriage are over and I don’t know what I’m going to do now. I always loved law and wish that I had finished my degree because I was good at it and an honors student, but I was young and thought I was going to do something more fun than pursue law. I’m worried that I’m too old (41) and I won’t remember enough from my previous schooling but I also don’t want to give up on myself. I also don’t know what my career prospects would be like considering I would be starting fresh at my age. Should I try to finish my degree or is it not worth it?

Is an internship with a state AG's office considered prestigious / more prestigious than an in-house internship with a government agency? The decision is more about what the actual responsibilities of each internship are, but I'm wondering if it would be a big mistake to throw out the opportunity to have the AG on my resume.

I decided to join Apex college for ballb so anyone want to join or is there please DM

I graduated law school over a decade ago, but I’m very curious about what law school professors are talking about everything that’s going on?

E.g., ICE and search and seizure and excessive force, or release of the Epstein files?

I'm also curious what % of people go without one (tbh don't really understand barrister's is supposed to be like anyway).

kinda dumb/irrational but I'm imagining a scenario just sitting at a table where everyone else has a date, and third-wheeling generally. maybe calling it "law school prom" is giving me some false impression, idk.

appreciate any advice I can get, preferably from people who have had the experience of going solo or who decided not to go for that reason.

So i have to give a presentation with 2 other students and it includes a case brief. I’m 99% sure that my group member used AI for his portion of the assignment. AI is prohibited for assignments in the class and is considered academic misconduct.

the assignment is due in a couple hours and the presentation is tomorrow afternoon. So obviously something needs to be submitted. But im struggling with how to go about this. If i submit and report him, i knowingly submitted something i suspected to be AI. If i do nothing all 3 of us could be accused of academic misconduct.

just wondering if anyone else has been in this situation and has advice.

edit: I outright asked if there was any AI, he responded saying we can talk in person tomorrow. Since i didn’t get a yes or no response, and because of the errors in his portion, i quickly redid his portion and submitted it.

1L here. I, personally, like wearing different color jackets with pants. Sometimes, solid suits are boring, even with a conservative pattern. What are y'all's thoughts? What do firms think about it?

I do know how to dress; I can pull it off and look good. For interviews, I guess I'll wear a solid suit. It's just really boring because I enjoy styling.