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Empowering your law career. The best career advice, news, and analysis for law students. The print magazine is distributed at law schools around the nation.

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08/07/2025

Wins are great—but it’s the losses that pushed Memona Niazi to become a stronger advocate. 💪🏽

South Texas Law and other top schools are using moot court to build grit, skill and confidence.

Ready to see who topped the rankings?

Read the full article on our website.

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/moot-court-readies-law-students-for-real-world-practice-builds-courtroom-confidence/

08/06/2025

Thinking about an online LL.M.? 🎓

Maecey McClain did it while working full-time—and landed her dream job in international business law. Her advice? "Go for it."

Read her full story on our website.

https://nationaljurist.com/national-jurist/online-ll-m-in-international-business-law-helps-attorney-pursue-dream-job/

08/05/2025

No tutor. No class. Just strategy.

These future lawyers used free tools and discipline to prep solo—and it paid off with scores up to 168.

Want to know what worked and their advice?

Read their stories now!

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/3-law-students-choose-the-self-study-route-to-crack-the-lsat/

08/04/2025

What if your law school journey took you to the site of the Nuremberg Trials? 🌍

For Emma Joy McArthy and Elsa Abrahamson, studying abroad wasn’t just eye-opening—it was career-defining. Read their full stories now!

https://nationaljurist.com/national-jurist/study-abroad-experiences-shape-legal-careers-and-lives/

08/03/2025

A federal pro se clinic launching this fall at Boston College Law will support self-represented litigants in civil cases—while giving students hands-on experience in federal court. 💼⚖️

Led by Professor Jeffrey Cohen, this clinic is a big win for access to justice and experiential learning.

Read the full article now!

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/bc-law-launches-new-pro-se-legal-clinic/

07/31/2025

From South Sudan to Chicago to Mexico City, these LL.M. grads are using their degrees to drive change across borders and sectors.

Whether you're eyeing a career in global development, international law or justice reform, their journeys show what’s possible with the right program and purpose.

📚 Read the full story now!

https://nationaljurist.com/international-jurist/how-an-ll-m-opens-legal-career-doors-in-the-u-s-and-abroad/

07/30/2025

Look, it’s tempting to treat the LSAT like just another college exam, but it’s not. It’s logic, patterns, pacing, strategy — and an unprepared test can cost you way more than you think.

If you’re gearing up for the LSAT, do it smart: prep right the first time, protect your chances, and understand why this test is different.

The full article breaks it down — read it now.

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/level-up-your-lsat-score-using-these-study-habits/

07/29/2025

A great summer for paying it forward: Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School students are stepping up with free legal help for seniors — real-world learning and real community care. Love seeing programs like this in action.

📚 Full story’s linked for you below!

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/siu-law-students-offer-free-mobile-legal-clinics-for-seniors-in-southern-illinois/

07/28/2025

The landscape of international LL.M. studies is shifting — and 2025-26 will bring big changes and fresh opportunities for students and law schools alike.

Join Joshua Alter as he reflects on past insights and looks ahead to how schools are evolving to meet the moment for global law students.

📚 Read the full article now!

https://nationaljurist.com/international-jurist/alter-continues-focus-on-international-ll-m-students-as-u-s-higher-education-undergoes-transformative-change/

07/27/2025

Rosalyn Carothers didn’t just go back to school — she leveled up, built a national network, and got the tools to grow her practice.

📚 Read her full story now!

https://nationaljurist.com/national-jurist/attorney-shares-online-ll-m-experience-at-western-new-england-school-of-law/

07/26/2025

Bar exam nerves are real — but so is everything you’ve learned to get here.

Trust your plan, take breaks when you need them, and save a little space to breathe. You’re closer than you think.

📚 A few last-minute reminders are in this article, read it now!

https://nationaljurist.com/national-jurist/5-tips-for-the-final-countdown-of-bar-exam-prep/

07/25/2025

One more reason to feel hopeful about the future of law: Nebraska’s new Children’s Justice & Legal Advocacy Center is closing critical gaps for kids who need help most. A smart, trauma-informed approach that could inspire other states.

📚 The full story’s worth a read. Check it out now!

https://nationaljurist.com/prelaw/new-nebraska-law-center-tackles-rural-attorney-shortage-expands-support-for-children/

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