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How to maintain School - Life Balance

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Life in law school is nothing like college or any other undergrad. It is very challenging yet adventurous. I can't stress how important it is to maintain a balance between school and life. This will not only help to stay focus and on track but, it will also help to maintain a good functioning of the body.  While this may not seem easy at the start but, it is worth the reward. Make school-life balance your priority right from the beginning and, it will be easier to maintain in the long run.  I too faced many challenges as I was studying 1L from my home country. Because of the time difference, it was in no way easy for me to maintain a school-life balance in term 1 but, I remained persistent and finally managed to have a successful 1L of distance learning. Here are the tips that helped me maintain school-life balance. Time Management  If you want to shine in law school alongside having a social life you need to master the art of time management. One can easily master this art by main
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How to make the best use of summer

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We all know how overwhelming exam seasons and how soothing summer breaks can be. But, as law students knowing the level of competition the legal world holds within, we all want to stand out from others and be the best. Here are a few ways through which one can relax and prepare for the academic year ahead as well as improve and be the best version of themselves. # Vacation Scheme/ Internship Vacation schemes/ Internships are a great way to explore the different fields in law. During this, one gains insights into the day of a solicitor/barrister and is also a great way to network with professionals from this field. Vacation schemes/internships help you build a strong CV and acquire transferrable skills necessary for a law student.  # Volunteership Whether you are a student or a professional out in the legal world, the way you utilize your free time speaks a lot about your personality. Nowadays, recruiters look at an applicant's volunteer work for a sense of how they might contribute
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Lessons from first year in law school

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As a first-year law student, I used to struggle to make sense of a lot of things. Slowly, as time passed, I began to tailor myself to the life of a law student. Experiences in law school may vary from person to person. There are many things that students, through their experience learn during the first year. Below are a few of the things that I learned as a law student. Be ACTIVE! Law school is always not only about being buried in books. University provides many opportunities to all and it's up to you to make the best use of them.  Join the law society, other clubs, or sports teams. That will not only be a great stress buster after the ample amount of reading but it will also help you develop many skills. Adding all these activities to use CV will make your Cv look impressive and stand out from others. Build your CV Making a CV can help you document all your achievements, academic records, interests, skills, work experience, etc. A legal CV must be concise and precise. It can play
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Skills to be developed by a law student

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As an aspiring lawyer, It is important to challenge your beliefs and think out of the box. To 'Think like a Lawyer' a few skills need to be developed during your time in law school. Developing these skills will help you stand out from your peers. #1 Research and Analysis Skill In the legal world, whether in law school or after law school, you need to read volumes and volumes, conduct analysis, and then process this information into something useful. Developing this skill will help you remove something relevant out of complex information. This skill can be useful during your assignments in law school or even help you explain information to your client. #2 Communication Skill The ability to communicate clearly is definitely a skill to add to your success in the legal field.  Without strong written and oral communication skills, you will find it difficult to work as a lawyer efficiently.  Lawyers need to be  effective listeners and persuasive speakers h ence participating in debat
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Debunking myths about law school

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Law school has always been portrayed as having nerds with no work-life balance. This is a total misconception as, in reality, law school is much more than case analysis or reading volumes and volumes. It provides students with opportunities to develop themselves beyond the legal world. Below are a few myths that are debunked by a law student. #1 Work Work and Work It is believed that law school is only reading, case analysis, coursework, exams repeat. But, this is not entirely true. Undoubtedly, opting for the course of law means opting for heavier reading than the usual courses, but this does not mean that one needs to sacrifice social life. To effectively manage everything, one needs to develop the skill of time management. Being an international student in the UK, with a proper schedule, I was able to manage my academics alongside extra-curricular like debating, negotiation, etc. #2 It's Competitive  Undoubtedly, law school is very competitive as from day one till the day you la
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Factors to consider while choosing a Law School

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  At this point, many may be in search for finding a Law School. The process of considering a law school might be exciting for a few while intimidating for many. Here are a few factors that you should consider while choosing the right law school. #1 Location Students normally underestimate this factor assuming that law school is only for a few years and the location is of temporary nature. This, on the other hand, is the most important factor to be taken into consideration.  WHY? The location of the law school will have an influence on every facet of your legal career. It will affect different aspects like an internship, networking circle, exposure to law firms, etc.  If you are aware of the field in which you want to practice, make sure you select a law school that surrounds law firms related to that field of practice as networking will be a bit easy. #2 Finance A student loan can create a huge hole in your pocket. I wouldn't say it is an important factor to consider but, I would
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Tips on Preparing for Law School

As the new academic year is around the corner, it's time to start preparing for law school. At this point, many Level 1 students would be overwhelmed. Don't worry we've got your back. Here are few tips that might help you have a great start to your law school experience. TIP #1 Research your course Your course is much more than what you think. Read the previous year's handbook and  Voilà  you'll be surprised at how much more information it contains. Going through the handbook will help you understand and prepare for what yet to come your way. TIP #2 Review your modules With the whole pandemic situation around and things being online, make sure to visit your student portal and check if all your modules are listed.  At my law school, we have a student portal where we select our compulsory and electives modules before the start of the academic year. TIP #3 Get your books Before the start of your lectures, you will be provided with a reading list. Usually, this list wil
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