Halfway through my last year of law school and my partner of ~5 years has walked out. After months of trying to deal with an emotionally abusive relationship going seriously wrong, my life is decimated and my work for law review is behind and I'm getting angry emails all over the place. I'm having trouble just getting out of bed. Counselor through the university has let me vent a lot but I'm not feeling any better. Something needs to give, but how?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2013 -
29 answers
Hi.
I was wondering if anyone here could help to recommend resources for a complete beginner to better understand the history of Christianity, etc so I may have a deeper, more contextualised understanding of british history and politics. Some stuff I'd like to know better are:
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posted by ethelwulf
on Jan 17, 2013 -
8 answers
Law school: over the years you've considered going to law school but were always put off by the horror stories of unemployed JDs. As a PhD student in another field, you took related classes at the law school and worked with their social policy program. You now have the benefit of knowing you are suited to and enjoy the law school environment. You drop out of PhD program to save the world, take career assesment tests which show you are service and cause driven, and work through guides to the non-profit sector. Most of your dream jobs in non-profit either require or prefer a JD. If you have no desire or intention to ever work as a practicing attorney, be part of a firm, but instead want to have a job like "court program manager" for a justice non-profit, is law school the next step? Is it the only possible path? Do those unemployment numbers for law school grads reflect all grads or only those not hired to practice?
posted by peacrow
on Nov 6, 2012 -
17 answers
I am currently in the process of applying to law school. I am a strong writer and am not convinced I need a lot of help with my essay, I just want to have a totally independent third party who does this for a living read my essay and give me feed back. Can anyone recommend (or warn me of) any companies that provide this service?
posted by Shark Tail
on Jul 14, 2012 -
2 answers
Should I go to law school? UK edition.
This is very close to my situation, with the major differences being that I always really wanted to be a lawyer, and that I'm in London. Seeking some advice on whether this is a bad idea.
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posted by crabintheocean
on Jun 9, 2012 -
20 answers
Hi ,
I was wondering if any mefiers could help advise me on potentially choosing a certain module for my llb (undergraduate law) option.
I was thinking of choosing the legal writing and advocacy option, but I am not sure.
Has anyone any idea of what is usually expected in a module such as this? It strikes me as an option very similar that provided in American law schools. How are these usually assessed? The naive bone in me is entertaining the prospect of a slightly less harsh marking criteria compared to the substantive core modules I shall be studying as well; but I could be wrong.
My course book mentions the break down of the module as follows:
Legal Writing and Advocacy:
- Reflective Learning Journal (40%)
- Response to Consultation Document (30%)
- Oral Presentation 1 - (15%)
- Oral Presentation 2 - (15%)
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posted by thespiritroom
on May 16, 2012 -
2 answers
My fiance is not speaking to me. We are in a long-distance relationship. He is depressed, has ADHD, a probable gaming addiction, and not doing well in law school. How can I help him?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2012 -
23 answers
My sister is graduating from law school. I've just realized I should probably get her a gift. But what?!
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 10, 2012 -
17 answers
Are you counsel at a legal aid office? Or maybe you're an assistant district attorney? Practicing lawyers in general, but
especially those outside of biglaw practice, I'd like for you to tell me about your career, or your day-to-day, etc.
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posted by demagogue
on Jan 30, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm a 2L at a third tier law school in one part of the middle of nowhere. My same-sex partner is from a very different middle of nowhere that has distinguished itself as one of the sorts of middles of nowhere that we can actually get married in. We are provisionally considering moving. The job market's bad enough already, so... help!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2011 -
13 answers
I am a second-year law student choosing between a few law firms to work at next summer and, fingers crossed, after I graduate, and would love any feedback that the law-folk (and other esteemed AskMe contributors with relevant life experience) may be able to offer.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 26, 2011 -
13 answers
I am a rising 2L at a T6 school. My first year grades were really bad, and I'm trying to figure out my future. Many snowflake extras inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2011 -
21 answers
I'm considering going to law school. I have BSs in chemistry and biochemistry. If I went, I'd like to end up practicing in an area where my scientific education is useful.
Other than patent law, in what legal specialties would my background be helpful?
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posted by Gregor Samsa
on Jun 13, 2011 -
10 answers
As a general proposition, law school is a losing investment. But I’m a specific proposition. Should
I go to law school? Lengthly, probably annoying specifics inside.
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posted by alleycat01
on Feb 2, 2011 -
47 answers
What are the financial implications of my girlfriend's career path (loan-funded PhD, then law school)?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2011 -
51 answers
I am 24 years old and am just having a tough time with life in general. One of my most specific problems is that I am currently in my second year of law school (the school is ranked right around 100) and I hate it. I don't know whether it would be best to finish my law degree, apply to a MBA program, or just drop out completely and get whatever job I can find and start working my way up.
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posted by mephesta
on Jan 27, 2011 -
23 answers
What scholarships are available to students entering a Canadian law school in September 2011?
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posted by ageispolis
on Dec 29, 2010 -
1 answer
Legal writing/law school filter: As a 2L, I have a few legal writing books that I had to buy for my first year writing course. I'm curious which ones I could (should?) get rid of, and/or suggestions for others.
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posted by midatlanticwanderer
on Dec 15, 2010 -
17 answers
How can a law school 1L fresh out of college get a paying legal job if he has very little legal experience?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 10, 2010 -
16 answers
Compromise in relationships, specifically in regard to living arrangements when you have two people, each at a different point in his/her life: Is this even a compromise?
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posted by overyourhead
on Dec 5, 2010 -
46 answers
What's the outlook for the legal profession in Canada? Is going to law school in Canada as dire a choice as it seems to be in the US?
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posted by awenner
on Oct 20, 2010 -
1 answer
Law school student org drama. I'm the Pres of a very active student org. My VP is a good egg, but she's been acting "off" as late. I was talking with my Treas to figure out how to confront her about how she's been behaving. Plot twist: I then caught my VP snooping through my Gchat with the Treasurer. She didn't like what she saw. What's the best course of action, to help out all of us? Long explanation follows.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 24, 2010 -
27 answers
I'm more than halfway through a law degree that I started for all the wrong reasons, and I'm confused as to where I should go from here - I need some help figuring out what my options are
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posted by sartre08
on Aug 16, 2010 -
9 answers
Hi all, im a 33 male and have been accepted into law school but just cant seem to decide whether I should go or not.
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posted by inlimbow
on Jul 20, 2010 -
50 answers
Philosophy major considering grad school or law school--or both. Am I insane?
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posted by resiny
on Jun 18, 2010 -
18 answers
Graduation gift ideas in the $100 range for someone getting her BA this week and starting law school in the fall?
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posted by jalexei
on May 12, 2010 -
31 answers
I love a very unprofitable branch of law, and my grades are less than stellar. Can you help me find a law program that is good for me?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2010 -
30 answers
LawSchoolFilter: Help me weigh the pros and cons of several law schools where I’ve been accepted. (Sorry, lots of detail here!)
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posted by alleycat01
on Apr 12, 2010 -
36 answers
Which would be the better law school for someone coming from an Asian country: USC, Case Western, or Washington University?
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posted by clarkstonian
on Apr 8, 2010 -
13 answers
I am interested in studying Critical Race Theory. Where should I go to law school?
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posted by lunit
on Mar 11, 2010 -
26 answers
Having noticed the profusion of law-related questions and "IANYL" versus "IANAL" answers... I'm considering law school. I want to be sure I'm making the right choice.
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posted by gracedissolved
on Mar 9, 2010 -
31 answers
A few days ago, first-semester 1L grades were released at my top-25 law school, where I'm paying sticker. My jaw dropped when I found out that I'm well below median. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 22, 2010 -
76 answers
Canadian law school: I am considering applying, or rather beginning the process of seriously exploring applying, to law school in Canada. I'm wondering if my somewhat lame GPA in my last year of undergrad study is pretty much a dealbreaker.
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posted by scribbler
on Jan 19, 2010 -
7 answers
Law school filter: I saw someone recording a class last semester, which is against our school's regulations. Big deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 29, 2009 -
57 answers
Please help me make a decision. I am exhausted and stressed and maybe I am not thinking clearly. A friend gave me Adderall. Should I take some?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2009 -
52 answers
