Life 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…

Whether it’s your first time writing a law school exam, or you are considering going to law school, it’s great to know what to expect from…

Most law school applicants spend countless hours studying for the LSAT, working to receive competitive grades, engaging in extra…

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…

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…

By now you are probably done (or close to being done) all of your final exams, CONGRATULATIONS! After going through the daily grind of law…

Check out this post for some tips for before you write your exam, while you are writing it, and when you are done!

Exam time is a busy few weeks for students everywhere. In law school, the added stress of exams largely revolves around the grading reality…

It’s always great to get some perspective about what other people are doing. I’m currently at 2L at Western Law and we have most of our…

My 1L was a magical time where I got to meet a lot of new people from different backgrounds working towards the same goal of surviving our…

When preparing for law school exams, sometimes starting is the hardest part. But with trial and error, you will find the study methods that…

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…

Now that you’ve made it through the first month of law school, it’s a great time to get a good routine going or make sure that your current…

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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…

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…

This past year I completed my first year of law school at Osgoode Hall. Although this article is geared for 1Ls, it applies to any law…

As September quickly approaches, it is time to get your finances in order for the upcoming school year. This article brings plenty of…

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Ultimately, good advice is subjective. Discovering helpful advice requires searching for insights, testing them, and then after determining…

Many of us struggle with maintaining consistent attention during long lectures. While there may not be a silver bullet to prevent your mind…

From the minute you start law school you will be overwhelmed with opportunities to join student groups, various organizations, and…

Imagine you’re standing in a large room. You happen to glance towards the ceiling and are pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful mosaic of…

Throughout my first year of law school, I learned countless invaluable lessons. Not only have these lessons benefitted me so far in my law…