http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com Experiences Of A Non Traditional Law Student Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:03:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Build a Solo Practice, LLC, along with a host of collaborators, has embarked on what could possibly become one of the most valuable resources a new lawyer could have.  If you are currently a law student really interested in going solo after graduation you should check out the project, Solo ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/technology/law-students-are-you-headed-toward-a-solo-practice/ This week I read an article in our local newspaper about an 18 year old girl who was asked about her future plans.  She responded that she had thought about being a lawyer but then decided to become a doctor because she "wanted to help people".  This article rather upset ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/reality-check/thoughts-about-a-newspaper-article/ Every one will eventually have what they consider to be the "killer" law school term; mine is coming up in two weeks.  Without exception, everyone I have spoken with in law school says that secured transactions is probably the most difficult class you will take.  Well, I have secured transactions ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/time-management/the-killer-law-school-term/ Well, I took the MPRE last week finally.  It was not too bad, but it was more difficult than I thought it would be.  Many law students look at the MPRE as a "cake" test.  The theory is that if you did well in your Professional Responsibility class then you ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/general/mpre-is-over/ It is that time of year again - exams!  On top of exams this year, however, I also have the MPRE this Friday.  But I am taking Professional Responsibility this year, so I think the class has prepared me better for the exam, and the exam has prepared me for ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/time-management/feeling-the-law-school-crunch/ This past weekend I spent a total of 8 hours taking MPRE review courses.  One I paid for and the other was offered free through the law school.  I am currently enrolled in Professional Responsibility and thought taking the MPRE and the reviews could'nt hurt me in that class on ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/study-tips/mpre/ Well, I have been gone for a couple of weeks, but I'm back for awhile now.  Got a lot on my plate because the MPRE is coming up soon and I am studying for that.  I have my BarBri review course coming up this weekend.  Next term I am taking ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/life-in-general/break-is-over/ Happy Independence Day everyone!  It is time to celebrate our nation's independence and forget (if only for one day) about all the law school "stuff" we have been so earnestly studying.  Take this time to spend with your family and give your brain a well-deserved rest.  Keep up the good ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/time-management/happy-independence-day/ While making my usual rounds trolling the law-school blawgs I came across a little tidbit of information at Law Ingenue.  Every non traditional law student has his or her own special way to study and manage work.  Here is just another example that you may find useful.  Check out the ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/time-management/law-school-and-the-full-time-job/ It is that time of year again when the kids are home for summer vacation.  Yikes!  I love my children with all my heart, but it can be a real challenge to manage law school when they are home all the time now.  My older kids are involved in community ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/time-management/summer-is-here/