Florida State University College of Law has a unique externship opportunity for 1Ls where students can work directly alongside a judge and their staff. Through this program, students can work with judges in state, federal, and administrative capacities and throughout all levels of the judicial system. FSU Law’s Career Services office works diligently to help … Continue reading The 1L Judicial Externship Program
How I Jumped 9 Points on the LSAT While Working Full-Time
Not everyone studies and takes the LSAT during their senior year of undergrad; for example, I took a gap year between undergrad and law school because I hadn’t started considered going to law school until I started the job I got after undergrad. So, with an 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. schedule, it was hard … Continue reading How I Jumped 9 Points on the LSAT While Working Full-Time
Holiday Breaks During Law School
As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” This couldn’t be truer for a law student. One of the best feelings in law school is finishing your fall semester exams and getting a few weeks off from class. Although everyone uses their time off in different ways, we all appreciate the … Continue reading Holiday Breaks During Law School
My 2L Spring Semester
The best part about being a 2L is getting to choose what classes you take! Next semester, I am excited to be taking Contract Drafting. I have wanted to take this course since the fall course list was realized, but it is a course that quickly fills up with 3Ls (for those who do not … Continue reading My 2L Spring Semester
My Holiday Break
November and December are my two favorite months because I get to spend so much time with my family. Thanksgiving and Christmas are big deals in my house, full of fun traditions and time to reminisce on past holidays. Because of COVID-19, this year’s Thanksgiving will be smaller than usual. However, my family and I … Continue reading My Holiday Break
How To: The Transfer Process
For some (and probably most), law school can be an intimidating time in your life. Some may think it doesn’t get any scarier than sitting in your 1L Civil Procedure class, watching your professor’s eyes glide over a list of names, knowing that you may be next in line to suffer through a cold call … Continue reading How To: The Transfer Process
My Experience as a First-Generation College and Law Student
Growing up, my parents always told me that if I wanted to go to school, they would figure out how to financially support me so I could get the education I wanted. But as a first-generation college and law student, I first had to figure out how to get into the school that was able … Continue reading My Experience as a First-Generation College and Law Student
In Focus: New FSU Law Racial Justice Advocacy Fund Supports Students
Below is a column from the November 13th edition of the FSU Law Focus Newsletter. You can access past editions of the FSU Law Focus online. The FSU College of Law continues its commitment to racial equity with a new Racial Justice Advocacy Fund. Recent killings of Black and Brown Americans and subsequent protests have … Continue reading In Focus: New FSU Law Racial Justice Advocacy Fund Supports Students
Learning How to De-Stress in Law School
De-stressing in law school? IMPOSSIBLE?! Think again! When I started law school I was under the impression that I would always be stressed out, but then I found a way to manage my stress. I believe that the key to success in law school is knowing when to take a break from studying to destress. … Continue reading Learning How to De-Stress in Law School
Getting Involved During Your 1L Year
If you are anything like me, you likely were overly involved during your time at your undergraduate institution. Being involved can be truly fulfilling, and helping to run organizations gives you a feeling of accomplishment and pride. If you are struggling with the idea of being involved during your first year as a law student, … Continue reading Getting Involved During Your 1L Year
