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A Comprehensive List of 1L Summer Associate Programs (2021 Edition)

Here are a list of 1L summer associate positions for diverse candidates. Usually, 1L summer associate spots at Big Law firms are reserved for diverse candidates. If you are not a diverse candidate, you should still email the recruiters at the Big Law firms on this list to express your interest in their summer program. …

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List of Summer Corporate Externships for Law Students

Here are a list of active job postings for summer legal internships at corporations in the United States. As paid summer positions, corporate externships aren’t very abundant. Most are looking for 1Ls only. Corporations do not usually hire recent graduates, so 2Ls should be looking for other opportunities in areas such as public interest, Big …

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How to Get a 1L Summer Associate Job (My Personal Experiences)

By Andy A. Everyone wants to be a 1L summer associate. Who doesn’t want to get paid tons of money to work at a cushy firm job during their summer and walk into 2L with a potential job offer? However, these elusive firm positions are usually only available to a tiny handful of high-performing 1Ls. …

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Compilation of Past Law School Exams

Below, you will find past law school exams from each of the listed schools. If your professor has released past exams, use those particular past exams first. I would only resort to using these past exams as “extra” practice.  A few things to note: Some don’t have sample answers. Some exams may be too old. …

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Self-Care 101 for Law Students: How to Avoid Burning Out

By Andy A. As a law student, your 1L grades carry great weight in determining your job prospects immediately after graduation. There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of beating the law school curve like reading these 1L guides written by successful law students and formulating a good study …

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Dual Degrees and the case for the JD/MBA

By Jay S. Edited by Lemon Law School Many law schools now offer exciting dual degree programs. The opportunity can be appealing to the ambitious law student who may have interests at the intersection of different domains. Pursuing an additional degree can certainly open up new doors, but the value can be difficult to assess, …

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How to Get a 1L Judicial Internship

By Jay S. Edited by Lemon Law School A judicial internship is a great opportunity to work with a judge and learn about the actual process of judicial review from within chambers.  It is unique in that you get to work under the direct supervision of a judge and his/her clerks. The learning opportunity here …

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How I Studied For Law School: A Traditional View (Perspective III)

By Jane E. Edited by Lemon Law School This article is part of a “How I Studied for Law School” series. Each article presents a set of different perspectives and experiences on how different Lemon Law School authors studied for law school. You can read the first article in this series here. You may often …

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How I Studied for 1L: Optimization Guide (Perspective II)

By Alexa T. Edited by Lemon Law School This article is part of a “How I Studied for Law School” series. Each article presents a set of different perspectives and experiences on how different Lemon Law School authors studied for law school. You can read the third article in this series here. Be prepared. The …