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Networking has always been an important part of every person’s social and professional life. With the help of networking, we make new acquaintances, discover career opportunities, make partnerships, and achieve a whole range of other goals.
Networking is an important element of success, so the earlier you start practising it, the more benefits you can eventually get, and your years in law school are the perfect timing for it. If you are a legal student, read on to learn more about the available networking opportunities and the best way to use them.
Before we move on to actionable networking tips, let us tell you a few words about how to get started and where to look for the right opportunities. First and foremost, it is worth noting that networking is surely a time- and energy-consuming process. Effective networking is never as simple as just starting a random conversation with a stranger. It takes time and, thus, busy law school students may find it rather hard to carve out enough time for it.
If that’s your case, a good solution would be to enlist the help of a professional paper writing service. As you should know, academic writing and homework take the largest part of a student’s time. Thus, if you need more free time to seek and use the right networking opportunities while still in school, you might want to have someone who can help you take care of your assignments.
After you find yourself a good essay writing service that you can rely on to cope with your academic tasks, the next thing to take care of before you start networking is finding the right opportunities. And that’s where it can get tricky. The issue is that most students simply don’t recognise the right opportunities, so let us give you a few ideas here.
While studying in a law school, you can find the following networking opportunities:
These are just a few of the many networking opportunities that can be found in a law school. So, be sure to use them all. And now, let’s move on to the tips for making the most of these opportunities.
1. Have A Plan
The first rule of effective networking is to always have a plan. Of course, you can easily make new connections without any plan, but if you actually want those connections to benefit you or your future career, you should at least have a clearly defined purpose. Otherwise, all your attempts will go in vain.
So, how to develop a plan? To get started, outline your expectations and goals. Think about what you are looking to achieve with your networking. Maybe you are planning a startup and want to find future potential clients for it, or maybe you are hoping to get a summer associate’s job.
At this stage, try to define a clear and measurable goal. Once you have it, write it down and break it into smaller steps that will take you towards that goal. This will be the strategy of your networking.
2. Always Do Research
The second rule of effective networking is to always do some research to know who you are trying to connect with. If you research your potential acquaintances well, this will give you a solid grounding for finding the best points of contact with them. As a result, it will be easier and faster to make those connections.
The easiest way to research your potential colleagues, employers, or clients is to go online. Use social media, and especially professional networks like LinkedIn, to learn more about them. Focus on their interests, experience, values, and latest news.
3. Make A Killer Elevator Pitch
Regardless of the goal or networking opportunity you are going to use, you will only have one shot for introducing yourself and making a good impression on your new acquaintances. Thus, if you want to make the most of networking, you have to prepare a killer elevator pitch.
The elevator pitch can be a short message or a concise speech that will introduce yourself and explain your value. It is exactly what it sounds like - people typically think of it as if they get in an elevator with another person and have to tell who they are until they reach the needed floor.
Your pitch should be short, clear, straight to the point, and, at the same time, engaging to let you make the best first impression possible. So, take your time to prepare your pitch before you get out there and start networking. And, be sure to stay away from cliches or a simple “I’m a lawyer.”
4. Network Like It’s Your Job
Finally, one last tip we have for law students is to start networking like it’s your job. Networking opportunities are everywhere, and you don’t want to miss a single one. After all, the more you try, the more connections you can make, and the better you get at it.
With these tips, each of you can start networking like a pro while still being in law school. So, don’t hesitate to start using them right now, and you will see how many doors networking can open for you.
When starting a business, one of the most important factors to consider is getting a contract in place. In this post, we will discuss six reasons why you actually do need a contract for your business.
When two or more people agree to do business together, a contract is the best way to ensure that everyone is on the same page. The contract lays out the agreed-upon terms and conditions of the deal, which can help reduce any potential for misunderstandings in the future. If one party fails to meet its obligations, the other party can refer to the contract as evidence of the agreement. This can help resolve any disputes that may arise.
A contract can help prevent conflict and mitigate risks. By outlining the expectations of both parties, a contract can help reduce the chances of disagreements or misunderstandings. Additionally, a contract can help protect each party from potential risks. For example, if one party is providing goods or services to the other party, the contract may outline who is responsible for what should go wrong. This can help reduce the risk of any disputes or legal action in the future.
A well-drafted contract can help increase operational efficiency. By clearly outlining the expectations of both parties, a contract can help reduce the chances of misunderstandings and delays in the future. This can be especially helpful when it comes to projects that involve multiple people or companies. You need to ensure your contract is kept safe in case you may need it in the future. This is why contract repository software is crucial for any business.
When a company enters into a contract with another company, it is essentially extending its brand and values to that other company. This can be a great opportunity for the company to showcase its strengths and what it stands for.
Additionally, by establishing clear expectations in the contract, both companies can work together to uphold the same standards and values. This can help strengthen the relationship between the two companies and create a more positive reputation for both.
A well-drafted contract can also help secure future business opportunities. By establishing a good relationship with another company and demonstrating that it operates in accordance with its values, a company can increase the chances of winning future contracts from that other company. With a contract in place, both parties can feel confident that they are doing business with someone they can trust.
When two or more parties are negotiating a potential business deal, a contract can provide a framework for those negotiations. This can help ensure that both parties stay on track and don't get bogged down in details. Additionally, by having a contract in place, each party knows what is expected of it during the negotiations. This can help reduce the chances of any disagreements.
A contract is an important document that should be drafted with care. By understanding the reasons why you need a contract, you can ensure that your business is protected in the event of any disputes or disagreements.
“The digital SAT will be easier to take, easier to give, and more relevant,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board. “We’re not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform—we’re taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible[...] With input from educators and students, we are adapting to ensure we continue to meet their evolving needs.”
However, the SAT exam isn’t the only test switching over to an all-digital format. The next version of the bar exam, which could debut by 2026, will also be taken entirely on a laptop or computer.
According to a national conference spokesperson, the majority of would-be lawyers already choose to take the essay and performance test portions of the bar exam on their laptops instead of handwriting their answers. However, the Multistate Bar Exam currently uses Scranton sheets and paper booklets for its 200 multiple-choice questions.
The introduction of the new, digital exam will see an end to the three separate test components in favour of an integrated exam. Officials say the new test will focus less on memorising laws and will place greater emphasis on testing legal skills instead. Aspiring attorneys will be tested in seven skills areas, including client relationships and management, legal research, legal writing, client counselling and advising, and negotiations.
Alex Hamilton-Baily, Partner in the Legal & Professional Services Practice at Odgers Berndtson, explains why more lawyers could and should become non-executive directors.
Becoming a non-executive director (NED) has never been much of a career option for UK lawyers. This hasn’t been for a lack of ability on their part, but arguably the entrenched views of most boardrooms. Historically, in the UK, boards have taken the somewhat unfair view that lawyers “just do lawyering” and that if they want legal advice, they’ll bring in the general counsel or they’ll pay for it. Engagement with the broader corporate issues, they believed, was best left to those from general management, functional leadership, and financial management backgrounds. But that belief is beginning to change.
In the US, it is quite typical to see a former senior lawyer at the board table. In our executive work, we sometimes talk to our clients about the ‘US style’ GC and how that skill set is now increasingly prevalent in the UK. That is, someone who can act as a conciliary to the CEO; an individual who can contribute to key commercial decisions; understands the business holistically; uses their knowledge of the law but sees the wood for the trees; is able to synthesise regulatory issues with a wider commercial and market viewpoint; but who also has the analytical and intellectual rigour of a lawyer. For senior legal professionals, particularly those working in-house in large PLCs, recognition of these skills has opened up the opportunity to sell their skills to the UK boardroom.
The current board appetite for former lawyers is, in part, due to growing pressure in corporate governance, risk, and ESG. For many businesses, the issues in these areas increasingly have some form of legal, governance, or risk underpinning them. On top of this, there is the tidal wave of corporate M&A activity which also has a significant legal element. Senior lawyers often possess a deep understanding of large corporate transactions, good governance, and functional risk and compliance – which are often highly sought-after generalist skills within the boardroom. Arguably, lawyers have a far greater strategic view of top-level corporate issues, than say someone from a marketing, sales, or digital leadership background. Combine this with a highly forensic mind that can interrogate large volumes of paperwork and draw out key insights from a morass of information (who else could enjoy wading through a bank’s board pack?), and you have someone who is highly suited to a NED role. Of course, this experience can also be gained in private practice, and there is a growing precedent for retiring partners to join the boards of those companies operating in their core sectors and practice areas.
That’s not to say that lawyers can just walk into a board position, however. Before applying to a role, lawyers should be able to demonstrate that they have significant strategy-level experience under their belt. In private practice, this can include leadership roles in the growth and development of a law firm, but it can also include client work such as guiding a business through an IPO, through a merger or acquisition, through a period of retrenchment, or major regulatory change. Dealing with corporate-wide issues like ESG and I&D are also non-negotiable skillsets. Boards will expect any candidate to, for example, have contributed to an I&D strategy, delved into the sustainability requirements of a supply chain, developed corporate governance in line with changes to the code, or been centrally involved in an equivalent strategic issue. This does, of course, give those lawyers working in-house an advantage, primarily because of their experience as general executives. But senior private practice lawyers can become deeply experienced in these firmwide issues as well.
Not all lawyers will be in a position to gain the above experience. Where this is the case, experience outside of a legal practice can be used as evidence for board suitability. This can include taking on unpaid roles such as becoming the trustee of a charity, or pro-bono consultative work in sports or the arts. These roles provide the experience of being a trusted strategic advisor away from their day job. They are also a potential route to building a network that results in hearing about a NED role – board positions are not always in the public domain so this can be hugely advantageous. Likewise, gaining experience as a paid or even unpaid consultant for private businesses can be a way for lawyers to gain exposure to wider corporate issues like ESG and I&D before they consider taking on a NED role.
Finally, it’s worth being aware of the fundamentals of NED positions. Board directors need a solid grasp of performance measurement and management, oversight frameworks, and management controls. The leadership and problem-solving style in the boardroom is consultative rather than directional. Because of this, board members will expect a board candidate to demonstrate how they’ve acted as an advisor through thick and thin, not just as a deal doer or case manager. And they are looking for someone who is curious about the wider macro and micro socio-economic pressures the business is faced with, not just specific areas of governance.
Ultimately, board members are collaborative, they problem-solve through robust questioning, think about the business holistically, and are there to advise and guide rather than lead a business. What better role is there for a lawyer?
Inheriting a home from a loved one can either be a valuable gift or a challenging inconvenience. It comes with its own set of perks and downsides. Based on the location of the property and your situation, you have three options for what you can do with it. You can either rent it out, move into it, or sell it. Selling an inherited house is indeed the most profitable choice, provided you know about the selling process.
Here are five things to consider when you’re looking to sell an inherited property:
Dealing with an estate after the death of a loved one can be different, whether there’s a will or not. If you know that there’s a will, you should look for it as soon as possible. You can search for it among your deceased loved one’s belongings or ask their solicitor (a legal practitioner who draws wills) for it. With a will, you can learn about the deceased person’s wishes as to whom should inherit the property. It also states who the executor is (the person who's responsible for making sure that all the deceased person’s wishes are carried out).
Keep in mind that the executor is the only one who can sell an inherited property legally. That’s why you should check if there’s a will in place and consult it. Do it regardless of whether you inherited the house from your parents, a relative, or a benefactor that you barely know. The last thing you want to do is put a significant amount of time and effort into preparing the property for sale, only to find out later that someone else was named its executor or beneficiary through a will.
If someone else was appointed as executor for the inherited house, instantly make contact with the named party and arrange what to do with the property before the probate process starts. If you’re the appointed executor or beneficiary, apply for probate yourself so the house can be legally yours to sell. If there’s no will, your state’s rules of intestacy will determine who should be responsible for the property. In such a case, you’ll most likely get the property and have the right to transfer its title yourself if you’re the deceased’s heir.
Another thing that makes selling an inherited property a complicated process is the presence of multiple heirs. For instance, some heirs want to keep the property and move into it, while the rest want to sell it and split the money.
Good communication is crucial. So, talk to your co-heirs and hear what they have to say. Also, don’t forget to discuss the different options with them calmly. If a dispute can’t be resolved because you want to sell, but your co-beneficiary really wants to keep the property, consider buying their share so a lengthy legal battle can be prevented.
Even if the probate has already been granted, the house is now legally yours to sell, or you and your co-heirs have already agreed to sell the property, you’ll still have a problem selling it if it doesn’t have a clear title. To achieve a clear title, ensure that the mortgage or any lien is already paid off. Of course, take any existing debts that you paid off into account as you set an asking price for the property.
Assuming that you’ve already dealt with the probate process, sorted out all the necessary paperwork, and cleared the title of the property you inherited, it’s time to decide how you’ll sell the inherited house.
One of the first things that will come to mind at this point is working with a real estate agent to help you sell your property fast and for a reasonable price. The problem, however, with today’s market most homebuyers prefer modernised properties. It means that you have to refurbish an inherited property if its current condition isn’t particularly modern. Such a process isn’t only expensive but also takes months to complete.
If you don’t have the money, time, or energy to make repairs or repaint your property but still want to sell your house fast for cash, consider selling it as-is to a reputable we-buy-houses company. These companies not only purchase properties in any condition, but they also help to clear out the items in your house along with donating some of them for you. It’s the perfect option for people who want to sell their inherited house fast.
To sum up, selling an inherited home is always a long and challenging process. For that reason, you may take things discussed above into consideration to make way for a hassle-free selling process with or without the services of a professional.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin have asked a court to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed by script supervisor Mamie Mitchell who was on the set when the actor fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
In a filing in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Baldwin’s attorneys said that the claim by Mitchell should be dismissed because there was no evidence that Baldwin or any of the producers had intended to harm. Baldwin had been the lead actor and a producer of the now-suspended American Western film.
In a lawsuit filed in November, Mitchell claimed that Baldwin should have checked the Colt 45 revolver he was holding to ensure it did not contain live ammunition. Baldwin claims the assistant director had told him the weapon was “cold”.
When the gun discharged as Baldwin rehearsed on the Rust set, the film’s director Joel Souza was left wounded and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed.
Mitchell alleges assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and deliberate infliction of harm. She is seeking unspecified damages in the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, with her attorney saying on Tuesday that the claim should be allowed to proceed.
Deborah Jeff, Partner at Simkins, explains how clients can keep their costs low during divorce proceedings.
Much is made of the cost of divorce and many like to suggest that solicitors drive up costs for their own benefit. That’s certainly not the case for specialist family solicitors who, unless there has been domestic abuse or there’s another compelling reason, adhere to a code of practice to encourage the family to keep communicating as best they can in the circumstances, minimising the flow of funds to the lawyers. We spend significant time often persuading clients to keep their case economical, and that it would be wise not to take their case to trial and risk the uncertainties that are inherent in every case before the family court in England and Wales because of the discretion within our family justice system. Often, it’s clients who become intransigent and refuse to back down or don’t prepare their case in a way that minimises costs to be incurred.
Legal fees reflect the amount of time, complexity and level of disagreement in a case but there are some simple steps clients can take to keep their costs to a minimum:
Flora Nelmes, Associate at Hunters Law, explains the steps involved in insuring an unoccupied property following a death.
If you are an executor handling the estate of a deceased person, one of your most important responsibilities will be ensuring that the deceased’s assets are properly protected including any unoccupied property.
Dealing with an estate can prove overwhelming and insurance will often be far from people’s minds. However, where the deceased owned a property, this is normally the most valuable asset in their estate. As such, it must be adequately insured during the administration period until it is sold or transferred to the beneficiaries - particularly where the property could be vacant for quite some time whilst awaiting grant of probate. Should you fail to ensure the property is properly insured, you could risk being held personally liable for any losses suffered by the estate (for instance, as a result of a break-in, burst pipe or fire).
If the deceased owned a property that is now unoccupied, you should:
As well as dealing with the insurance, you should consider taking the following practical steps to ensure the property and its contents are secure and well maintained:
These steps will not only give you peace of mind and help you in effectively carrying out your duties as an executor but will also help to maximise the value of the deceased’s assets and (potentially) serve to reduce the insurance premium.
Arguably, legal entity management is more vital than ever as we head into 2022 and beyond. One of the many legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is that regulations are changing swiftly, on topics as wide-ranging as health and safety, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. And with so many large-scale business deals happening at a more rapid pace than ever before, companies must remain due diligence-ready at all times.
Companies must be able to keep track of requirements as they evolve. Compliance failures, even with relatively “minor” issues, can damage your reputation, cause unnecessary costs in fines and penalties, ruin deals and provoke director liabilities. On top of that, public attention has increased towards issues like ESG breaches, poor DE&I practices, and treatment of employees that’s either unfair or perceived to be unfair, with a knock-on effect on sales and revenue.
On a more positive side, when your legal house is in order, it gives you the foundation you need to be able to move quickly on deals and opportunities.
Unfortunately, a vast number of organisations have trouble contending with the demands of everyday legal entity management. One study found that 89% of companies report facing challenges in managing their legal entities. It’s understandable; after all, the pressures bearing down on them are manifold. For a start, budgets are tight. COVID-19 put the squeeze on everything and legal departments saw their financial allocations drop, sometimes dramatically, with 88% of legal teams saying they feel pressure to reduce costs. But at the same time as budgets are falling, the compliance burden is increasing. It’s particularly difficult for companies that have a presence in multiple countries because they need to remain compliant with numerous sets of regulations.
Additionally, the post-COVID norm of remote work opened up new risk factors for legal entity management. Employees, partners, auditors, and other stakeholders often need to access sensitive or confidential documents from home, but companies can’t risk relaxing security measures.
The most oft-recommended solutions revolve around advanced tech, but uptake is moving surprisingly slowly. There can be a range of reasons for why companies are dragging their feet over-investment in legal tech solutions, but according to KPMG, the top factors include prioritising other change management (45%), not knowing what to invest in (36%), and a lack of knowledge about the different options (15%).
One common thread is the need for education about legal technology so that employees know which solutions to choose and how they can make a difference in their workflows.
Here are some of the ways that tech can improve legal entity management:
As a baseline, legal departments need to know exactly what data and documents they possess and where they are located. A digital, cloud-based platform like ContractZen offers easy retrieval for documents, using intelligent search together with tags so that all your legal entity documents are at your fingertips. You can also use this platform to manage contract workflows, e-signatures, board meetings and set up extra-secure virtual data rooms for due diligence situations as they arise. Smart filing systems put an end to panicked searching for documents that had their file names changed or were moved to different folders, and help stop vital items from going astray.
Cloud storage means everyone can access a single version of the truth. It doesn’t matter if your employees are in different countries or use different servers; when documents are stored in the cloud, they are accessible to everybody. Shared cloud storage services like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox allow employees from different departments to share data from their reports and draw on other departments’ data.
This is particularly important as legal investigations and compliance audits cross-team and departmental boundaries. Legal clerks need to draw on data from every corner of the organisation, without hitting brick walls. Automated workflows that pull or push data between other applications across the organisation also help prevent data from being accidentally siloed in a single application.
Legal entity management isn’t just about being able to find data when you need it, but also about using it in ways that shorten time to insights. The right visualisations aren’t just a nice bonus; they actually help highlight important changes, make it faster to spot key trends, and aid business decision-making.
Sisense offers advanced customisable tools that permit each team and stakeholder to choose their view, drill down, or zoom out however they like. Adjustable dashboards mean you can bring the datasets, visualisations, and factors you use the most to the fore, and remove those that aren’t relevant, to prevent distractions. Even small mistakes in data entry can have enormous repercussions, which is why automated tools can be so valuable. With automated data capture, validation, and data accuracy spot checks, you can increase data quality and reduce errors. Tools like Fluix offer data capture automation and verification that help lower the risks of manual error and improve the reliability of legal entity data.
Tedious, time-consuming manual processes are an enormous time-suck for legal employees, with 87% of companies agreeing that their General Counsel spends too much time on repetitive tasks such as legal entity compliance, and 47% reporting that this work distribution is hurting employee morale.
Fortunately, automated workflows can span processes such as data capture, producing reports, electronic approvals and e-signatures, and electronic submission to internal stakeholders or regulatory bodies, releasing employees for more rewarding and valuable work. For example, Clio automates the production of legal documents and reports, so legal teams can devote more time to other jobs.
As legal teams struggle to keep their footing in a world of shrinking budgets and growing regulatory burdens, legal entity management tech is rapidly becoming a must-have. By reducing the risk of errors, releasing workers from time-consuming tasks, breaking data silos, supporting decision-making, and removing obstacles to finding vital documents, new legal tech could be the answer to your legal department’s prayers.
The prospect of going to law school is not only one that requires a lot of hard work and money but also some thorough research. As with any other profession, while some grads can easily embark on to their successful careers, others might find themselves struggling to find a job. As such, you need to be fully aware of how choosing to study law and your choice of school can affect your future. Here are nine things that you need to know beforehand.
Not everyone who goes to law school wants to work as an attorney. So the first thing is to figure out if you are interested in the legal industry or the profession. This is crucial because there are numerous jobs in the field that do not require you to have completed a JD. You can work as a communications manager, marketing, or even as a consultant.
Moreover, many aspirants have the wrong impression of how their life after graduation would be, thanks to 'Law & Order' or 'Suits.' In reality, you are more likely to find yourself working incredibly hard, trying to keep up with the reading materials, and relying on a professional paper writing service like WritePaper to complete your assignments. And whether or not you find a job and how lucrative your career would be will depend largely on the job market. Graduates from only around 35 law schools among the 197 in the country reported earning a six-figure salary. For others, life after graduation might not be as glamorous as you might have expected it to be.
Many students also join law school without realising which type of law they would like to practice. For instance, you could specialise in a wide variety of fields:
Knowing which of these areas you prefer or want to focus on will help you use it to your advantage in the admission process. These days, it is paramount for you to tailor your application, and if a particular college is known for a specific type of law degree, then it would be wise for you to mention that as a reason to choose the school.
There is no question that pursuing a law degree in one of the top-ranked colleges can offer a competitive edge in the job market. And as such, this can heavily weigh on the decision-making process.
However, it is important to understand that factoring in one ranking list cannot offer you sufficient insight into a school's value. It is only a single piece of the puzzle. Instead, you should look at a variety of factors, such as the programs offered, bar passage rates, and student bodies. These statistics can provide you with more information about your chances of landing a job when you graduate.
The tuition and other expenses can vary widely depending on the school you choose. For instance, an institution's status as a private or public university can have an impact on the expenses, and whether you are attending full-time or part-time can also make a huge difference. Regardless, law school can be costly. However, choosing a college only because it costs $10k or $20k might not be wise. You should pay attention to what the university is offering and whether it's worthwhile to invest so much.
Those who require financial aid should also keep an eye on financial aid deadlines, negotiate the packages and apply for scholarships. Some colleges even give you the opportunity to receive generous scholarships that cover the entire law school fees.
Unfortunately, while some institutions are quite diverse, others might have small percentages of minorities. If you are a minority applicant, it would be better to contact other minority law students to understand the ambiance of the college.
No matter what the website portrays, you need to get firsthand information from a student of the college. Minority students can identify themselves as minorities when submitting the application; this can be viewed as an advantage in the admissions process. You should also consider submitting a diversity statement.
One of the most important factors that students often overlook is the importance of class sizes. In fact, this can determine how you spend your time in law school. For instance, smaller class size can get you individualised attention.
You will interact more in the class, especially considering that many law professors use the Socratic method and encourage discussion in class. A smaller class size might also make it easier for you to find student organisations.
That said, large class sizes might offer you other advantages. For instance, you will be able to network with a larger pool of students. This will increase your chances of finding classmates with like-minded interests. Moreover, this also means bigger alumni, which can be beneficial for finding work in the future. But it will also instil fierce competition. And if you are able to graduate in the top 10% of the class, this can be more valuable to the employer's eyes.
For the majority of students, location is one of the key factors that come into play when choosing a law school. This is also practical in many ways. If you attend law school in the region where you want to work, you can start investing in your career sooner. For instance, you can build a network that is critical to finding employment. Some students also might want to go to a law school in their own state for the proximity of their homes.
There is no point in choosing a prestigious school if you think you will not fit there. It certainly carries weight to say that you graduated from the Ivy League uni, but the most important factor is that you feel comfortable there. And what better way to find this out other than to talk to the students. Thanks to the internet, you can easily find student forums to reach out to contacts. You can even read reviews about professors and how their classes are, so you can choose the courses wisely. This step can offer you some unparalleled insight into the culture of the law school, giving you a clear picture of what to expect.
Lastly, you should find out your prospects of landing employment before choosing a law school. Most students receive a pre-placement offer during their internship, and you must choose a location where you can easily find opportunities.
Good law schools would also have partnered with companies to hire their students. This will give you a priority and better chances than hunting for a job by yourself. So it would be a good idea to see if your chosen college has a dedicated placement cell that can help with your internships.
Once you have figured out what you are looking for in a law school, you will have a better idea of shortlisting your choices. You can then spend your energy crafting a well-tailored application that focuses on your aspirations
