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Use EtherPad to Take Notes with Friends During Class

November 24, 2008 14:40

A new website called EtherPad allows you to take notes during class with a friend. You both edit the same page. You can see your friends notes and save the final version. It’s called real-time document editing collaboration. Why would you want this? Here are a couple examples. Copyright...

Don’t Mess with a Law Student’s Laptop

November 18, 2008 02:27

A law student from Arizona State University College of Law recently made the news when a burglar broke into a law student’s apartment. The law student awoke, and the burglar threatened to hurt him with a baseball bat unless the law student turned over his possessions. The law student freely...

$500 Scholarship from American Association of Law Libraries

November 07, 2008 20:23

Want a chance at $500 by writing an essay on any topic related to legal history, rare law books, or legal archives? The American Association of Law Libraries announced its first annual Morris L. Cohen Student Essay Contest. Copyright © 2008 Law Student. This Feed is for personal non-commercial...

Student Bloggers

October 26, 2008 18:10

I recently came across a great blog called Student Bloggers. It features blogs by law students and all other types of students. If you are a student who blogs, you may enjoy seeing other blogs by students. Copyright © 2008 Law Student. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you...

What Major Should I Get Before Law School?

October 15, 2008 12:54

A high school student recently asked: What major should I get before law school to improve my chances of getting admitted into law school? Here was my answer: Years ago, certain undergraduate degrees were preferred by law schools. Today, law schools consider all degrees to be equal, with a possible...

What Law School Scholarships are Available?

October 10, 2008 12:54

A person considering law school recently asked: What law school scholarships are available? This person was concerned about her ability to pay the cost of law school. Here was my answer: Of course, you can get law school loans to help defray the cost of law school. That’s how most law...

How Long Should I Prepare for the LSAT?

October 10, 2008 12:37

A student preparing to take the LSAT recently asked: How long should I spend preparing for the LSAT? The LSAT is designed so students can’t prepare for it. That is, it will not test your knowledge, it will test your ability to analyze and comprehend what you read in the test.  As a result, ...

Should I Mass Mail My CV to Law Firms?

September 30, 2008 22:53

This video begins by presenting the honest reality about the law school job hunt: you are on your own. No one is going to find the job for you, even your school’s career services office. The video then suggests that you get your resume/CV out to as many law firms as possible. While I agree...

Law School Documentary Captures Life as a Law Student

September 25, 2008 22:47

The Trials of Law School is a documentary about the United States law school system. The 2 minute trailer presented here gives a glimpse into the law school experience. The documentary seems to accurately capture what law school is all about. It shows a variety of law students in a variety of life...

Should I Go to Law School?

September 21, 2008 23:25

Law school and the practice of law is very different from what TV presents and most people think. Maybe you are wondering whether law school is right for you. This may be one of the most important decisions you will make related to Copyright © 2008 Law Student. This Feed is for personal...