Student Lawyer magazine
Articles of special interest from past issues of Student Lawyer, the magazine of the ABA Law Student Division:
The Gulf Coast Needs
You
Law students have many opportunities, in a variety of settings, to
volunteer their legal skills on behalf of hurricane victims.
Older Students
Have Special Considerations in Job Seeking
What can older, mid-career students do to boost their career prospects
and get the most out of their law school experience? Read this Jobs
column to find out.
Humanizing
Law School
Some professors are helping their students march through law school
with their values and self-esteem intact--en route to becoming happier
lawyers.
Enter
Writing Contests to Win
With a little effort, you can turn a law school paper into cash
and more.
Study and Work Abroad
Bonus
Travel
Summer study abroad is more than a way to earn academic credit while
having adventures overseas. It can make you more attractive to potential
employers and help you become a better lawyer.
Going
Global
Students are embracing the growth of international law practice
and learning about the world around them by participating in summer
study abroad programs.
International
Law Internships
A program of the ABA Section of International Law
LL.M. Programs
A
Degree of Specialization
Meet some lawyers who earned an LL.M. and find out what they gained
from the experience.
A
Higher Degree
LL.M. programs help students specialize in various aspects of law.
Whether they're worth an additional year of schooling depends on
a number of considerations.
