By Katie Cowan I am worried about how to get going in my career in law and have a few questions. I want to be a lawyer. How do I find a job as a lawyer? How do I find my niche in law? Is it better to start off with general legal experience or … Continue reading
By Katie Cowan Believe it or not, I was a reluctant therapy attendee. You wouldn’t know it now, what with my “Therapy for every adult!” soapbox, but it’s true. So as a convert from sceptic to evangelist I thought I would illuminate therapy a little, for any readers who are curious but not convinced. Going … Continue reading
What are some habits I can develop in law school that will help me in my career? – Ryan, 19 Man I love this question. It took me until I was about 29 to learn that a good life was more likely built on the shoulders of habits than goals, and here you are with … Continue reading
By Zsenai Logan Moving to a new city can be tough. You have no idea where anything is or what the people are like, and you certainly have no idea where the best deals are or the places to avoid. But LLL is here to help. With just these ten survival tips, you can blend … Continue reading
by Katie Cowan Let’s say everyone starts their day with a hundred M&Ms and several bowls with neatly-printed labels. I know I am jumping in at the deep end here, but just go with it. M&Ms represent units of personal capacity, or mental bandwidth. I say M&Ms rather than “units” or “coins” because M&Ms are … Continue reading
“How can I stay positive and optimistic about a career in the law, in the face of all the bad news stories that are popping up at the moment? There have now been a number of articles written by women who used to work in senior positions within the law, but who have jumped ship. … Continue reading
When I was in law school I amused myself in lectures by writing dumb jokes and asides throughout my notes, and referring to all male litigants as “Dude” and all male judges as “Judge Dude”. I was going to find a cool example and share it in this column, but I looked for a while … Continue reading
There are two main things that are going to affect your study: how well you look after yourself, and how good your study methods are. The more you look into these two things, the more interconnected they become. The further into your studies you get, the harder it becomes to have proper self-care. But, there … Continue reading
When I was six my school got very excited about Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats. This was an innovation methodology, applied to education, and intended to teach children about different perspectives, and how to navigate their own minds. There was the yellow hat to think about the good things about an idea or situation, the … Continue reading
by Zsenai Logan One of the hardest things about study is the feeling that you have to give everything else up to do well. It always feels like a choice. Should I go hang out with my friends or should I pass this exam? Should I play this game I’ve been excited about or should … Continue reading