If youre going to law school but have no idea what to expect, youre not alone. Law school can be overwhelming. Youre learning a new way of thinking and doing an enormous amount of work, and maybe struggling to reach the same level of achievement you have in the past. On top of that, youre still finding your path in a new profession, learning its rules, expectations, and possibilities.
The aim of this book is to help prepare you for the challenges ahead. It tells you what to expect and how to make sure that you end up on a career path that youre happy with. Covering everything from preparing for law school to becoming an attorney, this book is your guide to whats really important over the next few years. Well talk about what law school is like, how to stay healthy and avoid burnout, and how to get the most out of your experience so that you set yourself up for success as a lawyer. Law school is challenging, but you can handle it with strategic planning and advice from people who have been there.
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| About This Book |
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Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing |
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PART 3 NAVIGATING LAW SCHOOL |
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Legal Research and Writing Beyond the First Year |
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After the Race: Where to Go From Here |
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PART 4 CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity |
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| Further Reading |
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Jendayi Saada is Assistant Dean, CABR & Assistant Professor of Law at University of La Verne. In her current position she has developed a comprehensive academic and bar support program that spans orientation through bar passage and includes curriculum changes in all three years. Leslie Culver is a Visiting Professor at California Western School of Law where she teaches Legal Writing and Identity, Power & Professional Responsibility. She writes and speaks in the broader community on issues related to identity performance, diversity & inclusion, and the intersections of legal writing and identity. Robin Apodaca is Director of Career Services at Chapman University, School of Law. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies for career advising, employer outreach, and programming services; advising law students and alumni; and fostering and maintaining relationships with employers.
