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Working during law school
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:01 am
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:01 am
Has anyone here done it?
Of course, I realize it is ill-advised during the first year, and I don't plan to work when I start in the fall.
After the first year though, it seems like it would work out.
Just wanted to know if anyone worked during law school and get some advice about this.
Of course, I realize it is ill-advised during the first year, and I don't plan to work when I start in the fall.
After the first year though, it seems like it would work out.
Just wanted to know if anyone worked during law school and get some advice about this.
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Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:31 am to brazentits
My gf is doing it.
Try to get a TA spot, that's easy money. Clerking will require much more time.
Try to get a TA spot, that's easy money. Clerking will require much more time.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:50 am to brazentits
still time to change your mind and do something positive with your life!!
but if not...
I clerked in public service my second and third year for about 15-20 hours a week. It was pretty laid back, but I know many others that worked in private firms (large and small) and they were somewhat stressed quite often. Of course, half the students in law school are always stressed out, so I don't know.
Either way, when you throw work in with law school, you had better accept the fact that your life is going to be busy and you will have to work really hard to make sure your grades stay up. It's pretty draining. The good part about working for attorneys as a law student is that most of them will understand what you are going through and cut you a lot of slack around exam time
but if not...
I clerked in public service my second and third year for about 15-20 hours a week. It was pretty laid back, but I know many others that worked in private firms (large and small) and they were somewhat stressed quite often. Of course, half the students in law school are always stressed out, so I don't know.
Either way, when you throw work in with law school, you had better accept the fact that your life is going to be busy and you will have to work really hard to make sure your grades stay up. It's pretty draining. The good part about working for attorneys as a law student is that most of them will understand what you are going through and cut you a lot of slack around exam time
Posted on 5/6/10 at 1:36 pm to brazentits
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Of course, I realize it is ill-advised during the first year, and I don't plan to work when I start in the fall.
I did some work for American Airlines while in law school. Had to get permisson from the dean. I was doing research for them for their aribration cases. My grades did suffer though.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 2:10 pm to brazentits
I worked throughout law school. I even wrote a law review article for a firm while spending the summer after first year in Greece. It was stained with Ouzo and Mythos, but got it done. Sort of.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 3:08 pm to brazentits
I worked about 20/week during 2 & 3L years for the firm where I am now. (and full time during the summers)
Needed the money and wanted to have prolonged employment on the resume.
Needed the money and wanted to have prolonged employment on the resume.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 7:34 pm to brazentits
I worked 15-20 hours a week my second and third years. Don't attempt it your first year though.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 7:43 pm to brazentits
I just finished my second year of law school. I worked between 20-25 hrs a week on top of a full-time class schedule. The experience is second to none, especially in this job market because most of your class will have little to no experience. Your grades will suffer though, although to be honest, the experience is worth it. I've learned more at the firm than I ever would in class.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 7:43 pm to brazentits
I just finished my second year of law school. I worked between 20-25 hrs a week on top of a full-time class schedule. The experience is second to none, especially in this job market because most of your class will have little to no experience. Your grades will suffer though, although to be honest, the experience is worth it. I've learned more at the firm than I ever would in class.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:04 pm to RedStickBR
I work at a private firm and they're great about it around finals. I've got friends bartending, etc and their bosses don't really empathize with the finals crunch. Don't do it 1st year, and thereafter I'd try to stick with some sort of legal job if possible. It helps w/the resume and with your sanity around finals.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:23 pm to RedStickBR
I think the saying that all of my frick up fraternity brothers used was "it's not the grades you make, it's the hands you shake".
Well that and having marketable skills, but that doesn't rhyme very well.
Well that and having marketable skills, but that doesn't rhyme very well.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:42 pm to TheHiddenFlask
"A's become judges. B's becomes professors. C's make the money. "
That's the saying law school kids like to repeat to themselves. I somewhat agree with it, too. 90% of the kids who make A's in law school, by hiring them, your firm would instantly be committing social suicide. And that is not just a generalization.
That's the saying law school kids like to repeat to themselves. I somewhat agree with it, too. 90% of the kids who make A's in law school, by hiring them, your firm would instantly be committing social suicide. And that is not just a generalization.
Posted on 5/6/10 at 11:52 pm to RedStickBR
I've picked up on the fact that the learning done in law school, while related to law, has nothing to do with the actual practice. It's a lot of random memorization of crap that you will just google/westlaw for the rest of your life.
Civil procedure has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever seen anyone study for.
I've been an idea bouncing board/business tutor for a law student for two years, so while I don't know the pain, I do know what all the courses are about.
Civil procedure has to be one of the dumbest things I've ever seen anyone study for.
I've been an idea bouncing board/business tutor for a law student for two years, so while I don't know the pain, I do know what all the courses are about.
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