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Let’s discuss your options for extracurriculars in law school. And almost as important, which ones will help your resume when it comes time to apply for 1L jobs?
Law Review: Law reviews publish lengthy, comprehensive treatments of subjects (“articles”), generally written by law professors, judges, or legal practitioners, as well as shorter pieces, commonly called “notes” and “comments,” written by law student “members” of the law review.
Law review articles often express the thinking of specialists or experts with regard to problems with current law and potential solutions to those problems. In the United States, law reviews are typically edited by a certain percentage of the top students in the class or students who are selected to join after successfully completing a “write on competition” at the end of their first year of law school.
Moot Court: Moot court involves a simulated appellate court (appellate advocacy). Moot court does not involve actual testimony by witnesses, cross-examination, or the presentation of evidence, but is focused solely on the application of the law to a common set of evidentiary assumptions, facts, and clarifications/corrections to which the competitors are introduced. Participants usually draft memoranda and conduct oral argument.
Mock Trial: Mock trial is usually a student run competition in law school. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Students participate in rehearsed trials to learn about the legal system in a competitive manner. Students portray the attorneys and usually the witnesses as well. Mock trial is often taught in conjunction with a course in Trial Advocacy.
Drinking: There is a lot of drinking in law school…. Just be warned that when someone talks about going to “bar review” on Thursday night at 9pm, they aren’t preparing for the state bar. They are prepare for a different bar…
Student Groups: There are lots of student groups in law school. Odds are, if you are passionate about a cause there is a student group in law school that wants the same thing.
Social Committees: Social committees try to bring some life into law school. They help organize the law prom, musical, and other get-togethers. It’s good for your soul!
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Not sure why I watched this I have never nor will I ever attend a law school.
Personal opinion : Law review is not worth it, sports (or just gym) is not a resume booster but works great (if you take the time).
Also “grades are important” this is sadly true but overall, people with the best grades are generally the worst lawyers and you can see that after an internship or in the first year of them being a lawyer. So you are better of being a good lawyer than a good student if you want a jobs that fits your ambitions. Cheers
"Bar review" can be a study group in some ways.
10:26 doesn’t the federalist society basically control all republican judicial appointments though? Pretty much all republican presidents since reagan pretty much let fed soc pick their scotus nominees.
I’m in involved in law review and drinking
I ended up just making Law Review :). SUPER EXCITED!
Would you say it is better to try something that challenges you and would engage your weaknesses or something that you are highly likely to succeed in? (i.e. joining mock trial because someone is an experienced and skilled impromptu debater instead of law review as a decent but not stellar writer)
You never commented on other journals that are not law review? My school has multiple journals and I'm debating between a journal and moot court.
I will want and try to participate in moot court during law school, thank you.
Law review
Mooth court
Mock trial
Student groups
Social community
Social networking
Is there ever a chance if you can work while attending law school?
I want to study Civil Rights/Public Policy Law…should I go to a Law School in a major city??? You’re videos ROCK!!!!!
I drink anyway. Never went to law school.
👏law👏review👏
I enjoy all of your videos, but this one was especially helpful. I'm starting law school this fall and have felt overwhelmed by all the extracurricular options. This will help me narrow down and prioritize my choices. 😀
the first time i went to a bar was with my mom, with her law school friends lmaooooooo
Law prom?
I’ll be back in 2-5 years
It kind of seems as if the legal profession in general only wants rich people, also it seems that work ethic doesn't mean much money and natural talent mean better.
I would like to do fencing. I am good in sports so yeah this is one of extra-curricular activities. The reason because its one of the disciplined sport. Who knows competes too.
We call it "Call to the Bar," but close enough.
What about intern for politicians?
The "extracurricular activities"…..? After law school and after you pass the bar…. (Clubs / lounges) that's "extracurricular activities" / "bar review" 😂
Great video! Thanks a lot:D
What is your though and advice on transfer? 1L grades is normally the most important thing, but what are other things that make you stand out and increase the chance of successfully transferring to a higher ranked school? Thank you!
I know it's not completely law-related, but what are your opinions about serving on a Board of Directors for a non-profit?
"Now I don't pretend to be a big city lawyer…"
I wonder. Do professionals read Law Review journals of universities to stay updated of the events of their field or is it not so useful ?
It's really fun to watch your videos ! As someone who doesn't drink, I guess I would find it hard to survive.
Vis Moot. Period.
7:27 nice pepsi endorsment
I’m 35, not livine in the US, not wanting to go to law school but I love to hear him talk 😂
He’s also very handsome 🤗
I like law
Law prom and musical??? WTAF!! I just want to be a lawyer!!
Question: How does an international student study to pass the bar. In my country (Roman law not Common law) you go straight from high school to law school (5 years). The study methods are quite different. Suggestions?
I don’t have a degree, I’ve never been involved in law or pre law, I’ve never considered being a lawyer let alone going to law school. But DAMN if this guy done make me want to go
How many cases have you won?
Hey LegalEagle!
What are your thoughts on pro bono work, as well as clinics, in your experience?
I want to get into international trade law or trial law.
I know that a really great writer can fake it 80% of the way. But that 20%…
+LegalEagle Great video! Two questions for you… How prestigious are other journals (e.g. Real Property, Trust, & Estate Law) to prospective employers, and what are the benefits of being involved in the Student Bar Association?
What would you recommend for people who don't drink but still want to socialize?
So, I was arrested and jailed on pretty serious weapons charges, facing not less than three to ten years in prison. I had no one to throw my bail because no one knew I was arrested. After a week, a friend realized I was missing and made calls to family, hospitals and finally the sheriff's office and graciously bailed me out.
I hired a lawyer based on my bail bondsman's recommendation. The case never went to court because the only witness, the guy I shot at took off because he had a couple of outstanding warrants. So, I was let go.
Question: How could I have been better at choosing a lawyer? Should I have asked about extracurricular activities? I was under a lot of stress, how many lawyers should I have interviewed and how would I have found them? It seemed that most of my friends relied on public defenders, or their mothers hired the lawyer.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.