Final Preparation

Everyone, even the slackers, will wonder about what to bring into the test room and the final things to go over on final day. There really is no reason to worry, but this is what I did and brought in and it worked (okay) for me. However, this is a post I definitely want to … Continue reading Final Preparation →

Gearing up for Finals

Get ready for the worst days of your life.

Tips to Tackle Cold Calls.

It's always chilly in the Law School and not just because they have the AC cranked up for all the Suits.

3 Upsides to Gunners

We're a month into law school and the gunners are out in full force. After a quiet week or two, the hand raising and spewing of irrelevant quotes from the book are littered through classes like wine on a wedding dress. While gunners are inevitably frustrating there are some upsides. They bring you closer to … Continue reading 3 Upsides to Gunners →

Spotlight on Kimberly Motley: a MULS Alumni Shaping Human Rights in Afghanistan.

Our Student Bar Association and Association of Women Lawyers recently invited Attorney Kimberly Motley to speak. Kimberly is a world renowned International Attorney and human rights activist that graduated from Marquette University Law School. After serving as a public defender in Milwaukee for 5 years, Motley took a chance on a lucrative position that was … Continue reading Spotlight on Kimberly Motley: a MULS Alumni Shaping Human Rights in Afghanistan. →

1L Schedule: Law School is My New Home.

The everyday hustle to stay ahead and not fall behind, because once you do there's no coming back.

Buh-Bye. Setting priorities while in law school.

Law school is a lot of work, drop anything extra and only shower twice a week....you'll be fine.

9 Cliché People You’ll Meet in Law School

I'm a sucker for a good cliché, and since it's pumpkin spice latte season, I'm dedicating this post to the individuals that embody the cliches of law school. Real People: I am super impressed that the huge majority of people are grown up, wonderful people in law school. They're not here to cause drama or … Continue reading 9 Cliché People You’ll Meet in Law School →

Thoughts on My First Week of Law School.

My first week of class has come to a close. The 4 Fall 1L classes here are Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law and Legal Writing, Research and Analysis (Writing 1). I'm starting to get a nice feel for what's working and what I need to work on. What I was prepared for: So far the workload … Continue reading Thoughts on My First Week of Law School. →

6 Things not to do in the first week of Law School.

It's Friday and I'm about to close out my first week of law school. My nerves and worries have pretty much vanished as I've gotten comfortable with the work and classes. It's been a smooth week for me, but not all of my classmates have been so luck. Here's what you need to avoid to … Continue reading 6 Things not to do in the first week of Law School. →