Are you just starting law school? Considering law school? Back at it after a rough 1l?  I’m here to say, there is no one right way. The journey is different for everyone. If being a lawyer is something you really want, you can do it. If you have kids at home, it won’t be easy. You will make sacrifices and so will your family.  I wrote a whole book about how to decide if law school is right for you and your family, and if it is, tips...

Fall is here! If you are just starting law school – you are in for quite a journey.  Now and then, try to remember that not everyone gets to go to law school. Enjoy the ride!  If you are just thinking about law school, or are a returning student, your experience won’t be quite that of a 1L, but interesting nonetheless.  Lots of work and big decisions ahead, no matter your path! Here’s a quick tip as you are starting this new...

This week I am working from the beautiful coastal town of Astoria, Washington.  I have enjoyed sunshine, rain, fog, and mist….all within about 15 minutes!  I am staying in a hotel that is right on the water, and am feeling especially grateful tonight.  It is good to get out of my routine, away from my normal commute through terrible traffic, away from my desk, and experience another side of life.  Life here is a bit slower, more small...

Law school is out for the summer already – or if not quite, almost!  Can you believe it is already mid-spring?  Where I am, today is a beautiful, sunny day – just the kind of day that makes it difficult to study for finals!  Depending on where you are, you may already done with that final challenge of the year,  for others it is still looming, and still others, you just received your acceptance letter.  If you are in one of the...

If you are in your first year of law school, you are most likely still on your winter break and probably enjoying it immensely! I hope you are taking the time to really enjoy your down time and time with family. I know, for many of you, you are working too, and you didn’t really get much time off at Christmas.  I used to hear from people all the time – so, are you enjoying your break? How is it being on vacation?  I used to think...

For those already in law school – here’s a quick tip. Don’t wait until you’re preparing for finals – buy some law school study guides now. Really – before Halloween is not too soon! They can be really useful for understanding what you should be learning in your classes, and will be invaluable once you really start finals prep. During my first semester, I waited until I really needed them, and then had to be...