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3 Reasons Why I chose UNB Law, and I Think You Should Too
3 Reasons Why I chose UNB Law, and I Think You Should Too
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Atosa Asadi
Oct 11, 2022
Three Ways to Organize Your Notes in Law School
Three Ways to Organize Your Notes in Law School
About a month into law school, everyone is slowly beginning to get the hang of things and find the note-taking and study methods that work…
Michal Kolet
Oct 9, 2022
Why Law School Might Be For You!
Why Law School Might Be For You!
There is a surprising amount of negativity when it comes to attending law school. If you have spoken to enough people about your decision…
Ethan Zavarella
Sep 18, 2022
How to Be Less Stressed During 1L
How to Be Less Stressed During 1L
Undoubtedly, the first year of law school can be challenging. Here are a few tips every 1L student can implement to reduce the anxiety of…
Serena Sajan
Sep 11, 2022
5 Tips for Moving into your Law School Apartment
5 Tips for Moving into your Law School Apartment
So, you got into law school! Now what? For a lot of incoming 1Ls, this new chapter includes moving to a brand-new city and figuring out the…
Michal Kolet
Aug 23, 2022
Navigating 1L at Queen’s Law
Navigating 1L at Queen’s Law
Congratulations! You’ve made it to Queen’s Law! It won’t be long before your mind shifts from the excitement of getting into law school to…
Raha Zolfaghari
Aug 11, 2022
If you had asked me 5 years ago if I’d be living in a completely new city, away from everyone and…
If you had asked me 5 years ago if I’d be living in a completely new city, away from everyone and…
When I got accepted to Windsor Law, all I could think about was how scary moving 4 hours away would be. How would I survive one of the most…
Kayla Israeli
Mar 24, 2022
You’ve Been Rejected — Now What?
You’ve Been Rejected — Now What?
Most law school applicants spend countless hours studying for the LSAT, working to receive competitive grades, engaging in extra…
kyra mcgovern
Feb 18, 2022
Time Management Tips as a 1L
Time Management Tips as a 1L
Perhaps one of the most crucial skills I’ve had to develop since starting law school in the fall is my time-management abilities. Between a…
Sophie Sklar
Feb 13, 2022
Having a Disability in Law School
Having a Disability in Law School
As a student with a disability, I’ve gone through my academic career knowing that I was different. But being different was my motivation to…
Kayla Israeli
Feb 6, 2022
Three Books That Can Help You Prepare for 1L
Three Books That Can Help You Prepare for 1L
Did you just get admitted into law school and have no clue what to expect? You are probably wondering what you can do to prepare. When I…
Nav Garcha
Feb 3, 2022
Five of the BEST Purchases I Made Before Starting Law School
Five of the BEST Purchases I Made Before Starting Law School
Law school can be a stressful and challenging endeavour and as such it’s important to explore ways to make your life a bit easier. Having…
Ethan Zavarella
Jan 30, 2022
Exams: Before, During, and After
Exams: Before, During, and After
Check out this post for some tips for before you write your exam, while you are writing it, and when you are done!
Alexandra Severn
Dec 9, 2021
A *Good* Day in the Life of a 1L
A *Good* Day in the Life of a 1L
When I was applying to law school, I was obsessed with watching videos and reading blogs on what a day in law school was like. Most of them…
kyra mcgovern
Nov 19, 2021
Coping with Law School Letdowns
Coping with Law School Letdowns
While I would say that my law school experience thus far has been overwhelmingly positive, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t faced any…
Sophie Sklar
Nov 15, 2021
Coping with the Competitiveness of Law School:
Coping with the Competitiveness of Law School:
Law school is known for its competitive atmosphere — everyone wonders where they will fall on the curve for assignments, whether they will…
kyra mcgovern
Oct 28, 2021
Trying to Identify My Area of Interest as a 1L
Trying to Identify My Area of Interest as a 1L
Within the general 1L curriculum in Ontario, there is little room for individualization. Each law school has a slew of mandatory courses…
Sophie Sklar
Oct 21, 2021
Work Hard, Play Hard
Work Hard, Play Hard
As the semester gets busier, here is your reminder to check in on your mental health.
Misha Apel
Oct 14, 2021
How I’ve Been Outlining as a 1L
How I’ve Been Outlining as a 1L
When preparing for my 1L year, I made sure to seek advice and mentorship from an array of upper-year law students and graduates, in order…
Sophie Sklar
Sep 30, 2021
First Impressions of 1L
First Impressions of 1L
As of Friday, September 10th, 1Ls across the country officially completed their first week of law school. Like many of these students, I…
kyra mcgovern
Sep 14, 2021
1L Readings: Are They All Necessary?
1L Readings: Are They All Necessary?
There’s no sugar-coating law school: as a student, you’re expected to do a lot of reading. During orientation, professors will tell you…
Matthew Vreugde
Aug 27, 2021
Learning How to Say NO!
Learning How to Say NO!
Everyone I know will think this is hilarious that I am writing this because I need to take my own advice. If you’re anything like me (and…
Misha Apel
Aug 18, 2021
1L of an Experience at USask Law
1L of an Experience at USask Law
During the application period for law school, I was so busy with ordering transcripts, writing personal essays, and writing the LSAT that I…
Sam Rezazadeh
Jul 1, 2021
6 Things to do During The Summer Before Law School
6 Things to do During The Summer Before Law School
#1 : GO TO THE SOCIAL EVENTS
Alexandra Severn
Jun 15, 2021
4 Tips to Help You Succeed in Your First Year of Law School
4 Tips to Help You Succeed in Your First Year of Law School
After countless hours spent studying, multiple late nights, and many cups of coffee, I am happy to have finished my first year of law…
Dorsa Eshtehardian
May 4, 2021
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