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Case brief like a pro

Law Preview hosted a live Question and Answer session on case briefs and why you’ll need to know how to effectively write one before you even enter the classroom. This session featured Sam Farkas (Vice President of Instruction and Online Education at BARBRI), Marta Young (Senior Director of Instructional Support at BARBRI) and Whitney McDougall […]

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Don’t Believe the Hype: First-Year Grades Are NOT the Most Important Ones You’ll Earn

If you’re reading this blog post, an attorney or current law student has likely shared the harsh reality of law school: The grades you earn during the 1L year will dictate what employment opportunities are available to you after graduation.   That’s no lie.    The vast majority of law firm recruiting takes place during the fall semester of law students’ 2L year. At that time, 1L grades, and honors like Law Review

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Four Black lawyers who have argued before the Supreme Court of the United States

This Black History Month, we’re celebrating Black lawyers, both past and present — from the women who have changed history to lawyers who have argued before the Supreme Court.   Learn about the four Black lawyers you may not have heard of that have argued before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).  Christina Swarns   Christina Swarns currently serves as the Executive Director of The

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Five law school myths, debunked

It probably comes as no surprise that you will face some serious challenges during the first year of law school.   Most entering law students walk into their first semester with a vague understanding of the 1L grading curve, how the law school pedagogy differs from undergrad, and why a law school exam is genuinely unlike any other exam they’ve ever encountered. But, given the importance of a strong start to your law school academic career, nothing about it should be vague or left open to interpretation.    To provide clarity, I’ve compiled a list of the five most common myths I regularly debunk during my 30-Minute Strategy Sessions with

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TED Talks and documentaries that every incoming 1L should watch

The summer before starting 1L year is a great time for you to get prepared for the law school experience. To do this, there are many things you can be doing, including summer reading, applying for scholarships, and taking a law school prep course. You should also plan to scour the Internet to learn not only about the challenges you’ll face in law school, but also important

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