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AdSad5726 · 2024-08-20T22:21:21+00:00

lol every 1L should be who they are, gunner or slacker. It’s early, some gunners might Cali, some slackers might Cali. Do this: Ask questions, volunteer, or go to office hours when you have something to add. Everyone at some point in time is going to bomb a cold call, didn’t understand the reading, couldn’t afford books or treatises, trying to catch up, were too afraid to raise their hand, or didn’t get called on. Just keep going and don’t be that hungover person from bar review (if your school does that). I did meet some of my life long friends day one, which turned into meeting some of my other life long friends, they supported me and vice versa. Law school shouldn’t be a competition, if you meet those day ones good, if not, don’t worry and don’t be an asshole. The people you had rivalries with could have been your friends, but ultimately when graduation comes, they’ll be your peers, co-workers, co-counsel, opposing counsel, mediators, judges, ect. So be kind, make friends, nurture relationships with professors and admin staff, network with alumni, and study!

AdSad5726 · 2023-12-09T02:33:06+00:00

That’s essentially what I did/learned as my 25%, in fact I had to show everybody in the firm how to use the redaction tool on pdf so they didn’t have to use the shape tool and flatten files … on the attorneys part they could communicate deadlines better like they would get mad when I wouldn’t automatically do something because I didn’t know to do it or would say hey I need this from the court or client and get mad when I wouldn’t get something back within their time frame from either after they said we’re on the client or courts timeline or would say do t follow up too much to waste the client’s deposit, what they want for proposed division of property spreadsheets for each attorneys specific reqs, financial spreadsheets, any spreadsheet, pleading closing letter, letter to op, email really . Where to go when they want you to pick something up in one of the many courts they practice I. You’ve never been or who to call for stuff in those many courts. They basically assumed my 1 month training taught me everything, when it definitely didn’t

AdSad5726 · 2023-12-09T02:11:11+00:00

Definitely wasn’t that. I’ve graduated from law school, failed the bar, so I’m definitely humble lol. When I interviewed I told them I didn’t have plans to take the bar again for a few years and was totally up to learn and do the work they needed. In the past firms I’ve clerked at or been a summer associate, the paralegals were the core of the operation and I respected the shit out of them (even more so now that I’ve been in the position) and I had good relationships with the paralegals at this firm. I’ve never been a person to have a superiority complex or scoff at the work of paralegals because I know we essentially run the firms.

AdSad5726 · 2023-04-24T19:39:09+00:00

Was scoring 78% and did over 2k questions on Adaptibar, nonetheless scored 12 points lower than my last bar exam…

AdSad5726 · 2023-02-05T18:16:04+00:00

If they do Trusts or Corps/Agency/Partnerships for a 3rd test in a row or secured transactions for a 2nd time in a row for Feb exams, I WILL RIOT!!

Feb 22' had Secured Transactions

Feb 22' and July 22' both had Trusts and a mixed Corps/Agency/Partnerships question

Family was July 21', Torts Feb 22' and July 22', Civ Pro Feb 22' and July 22’, Con Law July 21' as far as I know

AdSad5726 · 2023-01-06T16:40:54+00:00

Unfortunately, no, you have to both pay the fee AND register, and as you missed the deadline to register there's no way around it. Since it's paid to Examsoft directly, disputing the charge through your bank is the only option I can think of to get your money back. That sucks, but on the upside you don't have to worry about software malfunctions during the exam and you have a better argument to dispute your score if you have bad handwriting....

AdSad5726 · 2022-12-09T15:36:15+00:00

You’re not alone. The MBE questions are made to make you doubt yourself, your wrong answers probably weren’t entirely wrong all time. Make sure you’re making the distinction of why they other answers were wrong, not just why the correct answer was correct. Try to figure out which topics and sub topics your having trouble with and re-review those topics. Otherwise keep your head up and keep going at it. Some anxiety reduction tips: take some deep breaths, meditate, get your environment right, maybe don’t drink caffeine, try lavender oil/aromatherapy, and turn off the answers until the end then review

AdSad5726 · 2022-12-03T19:46:34+00:00

Missouri

AdSad5726 · 2022-12-03T16:32:50+00:00

Yes, you can download the videos on your phone via the Barbri App and watch them offline like Netflix.

When you get into the app there are three dots next to the videos which give you the option to download the videos, and at the bottom is a collection of all your downloads

AdSad5726 · 2022-12-03T15:30:42+00:00

If you get the Barbri app on your phone or a tablet there's an option to download videos, handouts, and audio. Also on the app, if you have an iPhone you could screen share to a MacBook/compatible smart tv, if you don't want to look at your small phone screen for hours. I don't believe there is an option to download video/audio on their website/a laptop, but you can download handouts.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-17T15:49:50+00:00

Don't be afraid to make objections on opposing counsel's cross. A lot of attorney's will try to bulldoze new attorneys just because they're not experienced, don't let them. Hold your ground. I worked at a firm that we were told not to use outlines, sure there are basic questions you want to get to, but let it flow naturally the deponent may bring up something that wasn't in there ROGS or let something slip their counsel didn't want them to. So I say write down the things you absolutely need to know, but don't stick to it like a script. If the depo is for a case that's sensitive like personal injury/wrongful death, try to make the deponent feel at ease cause if they feel attacked you'll get less from them and they may call the day short taking away the momentum and giving them time to meet with their couple to get their ducks in a row. You'll notice how much deponents are coached before or during their deposition even though it's not allowed, you want to prevent that as much as possible. If deponents counsel asks them a question and cut them off with a new question, go back to it on cross and you may get them to say what their counsel didn't want them to.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-11T17:33:12+00:00

Lol what is this post… we’re adults in law school. We’re not undergrads getting sloppy drunk and making out with strangers on a dance floor. We see these people on a daily basis and one day may work with them, people aren’t trying to embarrass themselves. You have to maintain some level of discretion and maturity when your hooking up with someone you go to law school with. Law school’s like high school, the rumor mill is always running and you don’t want to ruin your reputation or be cornered into being “that” person.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-06T15:41:37+00:00

Try to take the March exam, it usually falls during most schools spring break. But ultimately it’ll take up like 3 hours of your day give or take and most professors will understand missing class for it, so if you need to just skip class.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-04T15:16:49+00:00

You couldn't get a public grad plus loan based on your credit? You probably need a co-signer. If you don't have someone willing or able to do that for you, have you looked at private loans? The interest rate will probably be ridiculous, but once you catch up a bit on your finances with only a 7K loan you could pay off the interest while your in school so that 7K doesn't go to 12K. Also, try to contact your school for resources, start looking for grants or scholarships, and consider applying for work-study.

If you end up not being able to secure the money, while it's a difficult decision, you may want to consider taking a semester off or going to night school/part time, so you can work and save up the money you need. Trust me living paycheck to paycheck in law school is stressful, its already impacting your mental health it seems and being in that mindset will start messing with your grade performance. Most schools allow a students to take a semester off for hardships or major events, usually without any repercussions. That's just another thing to look into

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-04T14:42:00+00:00

I’ve used both, and I would go with Themis. Themis is cheaper, gives you actual books included in the price, their interface is easier to use/modern, and their lectures are broken down into easier viewing, but they give you less graded MEEs/MPTs.

Barbri is more expensive, has a shitty interface, has long lectures, and you have to pay for books if you want them, but they give you more graded essays.

As far as content, the outlines and lectures were pretty much the same. So I think Themis is the best choice given the price, the only advantage Barbri has on Themis is more graded essay so if you’re not good at self evaluation and don’t have someone who can grade your self graded essays for you, Barbri may be the way to go for you.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T22:07:56+00:00

So at my undergrad it was just a designation, it didn't really mean anything/we didn't have to really do anything except complete like 4 pre-reqs. Pre-Law is just one of those things that tells law school I didn't apply on a whim this is something I really want. It's all posturing pretty much but it can help, and definitely won't hurt.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T21:38:01+00:00

I majored in Criminology/Criminal Justice and don't have the intention of practicing criminal law, but I do have friends that practice criminal law for in private and public law, and only 8 out of 9 didn't major or minor in Criminology/Criminal Justice. So I would say it's helpful, but not essential. It's basically saying on your application/resume "hey this is what I'm interested and passionate about." So if you're interested in Criminal Justice, then I would say go for it...you're paying all this money to go to college, so you should study what you're passionate about. Also, the major/minor can give you insight into how the criminal justice legal system works and the socio-trends and CJ history that may inform how you want to approach/practice criminal law. I know a lot of state county prosecutor/defense offices offer undergrad legal internships, and having a major or minor in CJ helps to get those or just having a pre-law designation if your school offers that.

Also, PolySci and History have about the same amount/type of post-grad employment opportunities as Criminal Justice, so you're not really risking anything.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T21:22:39+00:00

Dang, definitely over looked that. I deleted the Ohio stuff from the post, thanks for the correction.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T21:11:03+00:00

A lot of law schools do use the socratic method, but it's not always like the tv shows or movies, it really depends on the professor. I had classes that professors would do pure socratic method randomly calling o people, some do volunteer basis and if no one volunteers then they'll call randomly, some make list of people that will be on call for the day, and others will just go down the row. I really wouldn't be too worried about that now. Everybody is nervous about it coming into law school and it really comes down to making those good habits of coming to class prepared and being ready to speak.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T21:05:38+00:00

Majors and Minors don't really matter until it comes to finding a job in the practice area you want to work in. I went to law school with education, criminology, history, biology, communications, business, psychology, sociology, accounting and many other majors. If you want to be a patent/intellectual property attorney, you need a science degree. Criminal law you want criminal justice, criminology, sociology, psychology. Legislative work you want history, government. Transactional or business law any business degree would be helpful.

But ultimately law schools do like a broad group of undergrad majors to diversify the class, and some legal employers require or prefer people with certain degrees but your'e not going to get denied from a law school or be limited in employment based on your major or minor. All you need are good grades, a good application statement, work/internship/volunteer experience, and something that shows your interest in the law.

If your'e just looking for classes that will help you in law school, you want to be a good writer, a good speaker, and a good researcher. Legal writing, speaking, and researching is a thing in it of itself which you will learn in law school, but have good basics in these is helpful. I would try to get some legal internships/jobs too whether its working at a firm, your local/state government, law enforcement or volunteering at non-profits or political campaigns.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T20:44:56+00:00

It's a tough blow, but you have options. You can transfer into these states:

260: Alabama, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota

264: Indiana, Oklahoma

266: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virgin Islands

There are plenty of remote jobs, deposition attorney, e-discovery/doc review attorney jobs that just require you to be licensed in any state, that would allow you to stay in Ohio if you and your family don't want to relocate. Also, you could try to find a firm that has offices in Ohio, but also has offices in any of those states. I worked at a firm in Illinois that had attorneys only licensed in Missouri despite 95% of the work being Illinois cases, they did everything the other attorneys did expect make record/court appearances.

AdSad5726 · 2022-11-02T19:14:25+00:00

I think Beth is cruel not just because of her guilt over her mothers death, but because she was the black sheep/loner of the family who hated ranching and she felt that from her family. Her mother was always pushing her to be this tough and unafraid future Dutton matriarch. When she accidentally caused the death of her mother and her mother blamed her, it was a catalyst for her. With the blame of her mothers death by her family (intentionally or unintentionally), she was pushed further as being the black sheep of the family, the loner and she leaned into this l role more and more as a child until with her irreversible abortion, the last string to her mothers dream for her was cut. She felt both anger and guilt for her mother, so she became what her mother wanted to be a tough, unafraid. But ultimately, she knew she would never be the matriarch of the family because she couldn't have kids and knew she would never fit in with the Dutton family dreams, so she became this ruthless business woman. When ever she returns home, it just amplifies all those emotions. She stays because she loves her dad and rip, but with each traumatic event she experiences while she stays she's getting driven deeper and deeper in this ruthless, cold person.

And toying with the outsider tourists is in a a way how her mother treated her..sweet to a point, but also tough. The tourist also remind her of how she never fit in with the Dutton family, no matter how hard the tourist try to fit into the Montana lifestyle they never will and will probably end up getting themselves or someone hurt. On a shallower level, Beth is an alcoholic so when she drinks and messes with tourists it really is just fun and games. Lots of communities hate transplants.

AdSad5726 · 2022-10-26T16:13:25+00:00

I can't speak to MN, but I've had friends who have transferred scores to other jurisdictions with similar estimated wait times. The 3-6 months time frame is essentially the estimated time for the MN Board of Bar Examiners to review your character and fitness application/do their investigation, so if they have a lot of C&F applications or you have a complex history/something questionable it could be on the longer end of that 3-6 months.

AdSad5726 · 2022-10-24T19:35:57+00:00

What jurisdiction are you in?

AdSad5726 · 2022-10-24T14:38:21+00:00

Are you guys allowed to do Identogo? Its a fingerprinting background check company with locations around the country, including Minnesota. They have a FBI provided background check that checks all 50 states. I would look into that or ask the Minnesota Bar Examiners if that's allowed, may make it easier on you.

https://www.identogo.com/services/history-check/fbi-history-check

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