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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

  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

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