You Got Served is the title of a comedy movie that’s definitely considered “old school” by today’s standards, but the phrase “You got served!” also has a chilling effect when […]
Should You Hire a Lawyer to Prepare a Will?
Generally speaking, no one really wants to think about the day that they’ll die, but the truth is that sooner or later, your family is going to need you to […]
Be Careful Who You Grant Power of Attorney To!
Do you really know what it means to grant someone power of attorney? If you don’t, that’s perfectly fine. Let’s start with the original definition and expand outward, shall we? […]
Study, Study and More Study
Many students find that once they start to study, they just get a need for more knowledge. Knowing how to access information and how exciting it can be to learn […]
When to make a Compensation Claim
Sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether to make a compensation claim. There are quite a few concerns that you may have that could stop you from making the […]
Will Prop 39 Close The Loophole?
There has been a lot of buzz around Proposition 39 lately, and with good cause. This proposition promises to shut down a loophole in California that allows companies to evade […]
Setting Goals for Law School Is Critical!
A lot of newcomers to the world of law school write me for advice, and I definitely appreciate the feedback. These questions help me really reflect on my own law […]
Landing an Internship While in Law School
One of the best things that you can do as a law student is look beyond the books. I know that’s hard to think about when it seems like the […]
Coping with Depression in Law School
Where does depression hurt? All jokes about commercials aside, depression hurts law students everywhere. People form all walks of life go through moments of depression, and law student really are […]
Combining Your Law Degree with Other Graduate Studies
Have you thought about combining your law degree studies with another graduate-style program? If you have, don’t worry — you’re in good company. Even if you haven’t thought much about […]