Wondering about law clerk vs associate? In the simplest terms, a law clerk is a law student who works for a law firm or a corporate legal department while in law school. An Associate is a licensed attorney/lawyer who works at a firm and is not a partner or “of counsel.” But the issue can […]
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Future law students often wonder how to spend the summer before law school. Should you rest? Or are there certain things incoming 1Ls can do to get a leg up? Read on for the details. Future Law Students Should Learn Self Care and Spend Time Developing or Rekindling their Hobbies Congratulations on your acceptance to
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Five great tips to help you stand out and land a job as a summer associate through OCI
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Selecting a writing sample for OCI or On-Campus Interview can be a huge headache for law students. Read on to find answers to the most common questions and concerns and click here for the ultimate guide to formatting and selecting a writing sample. What should I use for my Writing sample for OCI? The writing
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Law students who work for a law firm that does not have a traditional summer associate program are generally called law clerks.
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A summer associate is a law student hired into a Summer Associate Program in “Big Law.”
A law clerk is a student who works for a law firm that does not have a traditional summer associate program.
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The complete list of links to resources that will help you find success, motivation, and joy in law school.
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There is a lot I wish I’d known in law school, but here are just a few! Other Students Don’t have it All Figured Out In law school, it seems like everyone has their sh*t together. But guess what? Other students don’t have it all figured out. Many students put on a brave face, and
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If you love to shop, 10 Things Every Law Student Needs is the list for you!
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As a 3L or recent grad, you probably have questions about negotiating your starting salary. In Part 1, I cover when you should and shouldn’t negotiate, the risk of the employer rescinding the offer, and what you need to know before you negotiate. So if you haven’t read Part 1 yet, click here! Here, in
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