It is August and time for a new school year to begin. What will this academic year have in store?…
To Litigate or Not to Litigate…that is the question
Some students are lucky because they have an experience prior to law school which helped them decide the area of…
Networking Like An Adult
One of the most common, and easily avoidable mistakes that people make when building professional relationships is approaching them as…
How many 1L summer internships should you apply for?
This time of year, I hear this question a lot and it makes sense. You want to make sure you…
Mad libs are for parties; not cover letters
I have always loved mad libs. When I first learned about them as a kid, I remember howling with laughter…
How To Avoid Common Interview Mistakes
This is a guest blog post by Patti McLaughlin. Below are the top 12 most common interview mistakes I see:…
The Case for Working at A Small or Mid-sized Firm
This is a guest blog post by Ed D’Arcy. Many students at NDLS yearn for the opportunity to work for…
Why 1Ls Should Consider Transactional Work for 1L Summer
There are lots of great options for your 1L summer job and while some of those options get a lot…
2019/2020 ND Mentorship Program: Mentors Still Available
Happy New Year! and thank you to all of the 1Ls and 2L transfers who are participating in the 2019/2020…
Looking Inward to Discern Your Career Path
A lot of legal interviews begin with the open-ended “Tell me about yourself.” In that scenario, your answer is typically…
Landing a Health Law Fellowship Right Out of Law School: An Interview with Katy Baum, NDLS 2019
Last week, I stopped by Rush Medical Center to meet with 2019 NDLS alumna, Katy Baum. Katy is a Legal…