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The State of the Summer Program
by G.M. Filisko
Whether you have a job or are still searching, be ready for whatever happens in this crazy economy by creating your own successful summer program.
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Dana Wagner speaks with Donna Gerson about in-house practice at the internet's most innovative search engine. Learn about his career path, advice to law students, and tips for succeeding in a tough economy.
How to Prepare a Powerful Memo![]()
by Adam J. Cohen
Whether you're a summer intern or first-year associate, follow these tips to research and prepare a professional, on-point memo.
Officially Speaking
by Chris Sprowls
An Ode to Our Beloved 3Ls.
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by Erin Binns
Get your résumé noticed with a judicial clerkship.
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by Kimberly Smith
Balance protection and innovation under IP law.
Legal Writing![]()
by Bryan A. Garner
How a that-which editorial decision changed U.S. history.
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by Amy L. Jarmon
For better or worse: evaluating your study habits.
Division Dialogue
Edited by Chuck Gates
News and opportunities from the ABA Law Student Division
- Don't Miss the 2009 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago
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- Students Wanted for ABA Leadership Posts
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- AIDS Coordinating Committee Helps Develop National Policies
- Liaison Notebook
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- Spotlight: Nicole Mitchell
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