How to stay on top of media law developments
It’s no good if a lawyer only knows the law, but not how it applies in practice. To that end, it is imperative that media lawyers stay on top of current events and various industry...
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My Study Plan for the California Bar Exam
In the hopes that it is helpful for future examinees, I am sharing screenshots from my California Bar Exam study plan and schedule spreadsheet. It's an integrated calendar, essay tracker, and MBE question tracker. You can purchase this template from me as either a GoogleDoc, or an Excel sheet for $25 USD or £20 GBP via paypal: just contact me. I also include instructions and comments on how to use the formulas.
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On taking the “scenic route” to becoming a lawyer
According to the Junior Lawyers Division of the Law Society of England & Wales, the average age of a qualifying solicitor now is 29. However, despite the fact that more and more lawyers are joining the...
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The MPRE: my experience sitting the American legal ethics exam as an English lawyer
The Multi-state Professional Responsibility Exam, or “ethics exam” (MRPE) is one of three exams required in order to practice law in an American state (more on that here). Having just taken the exam, here are my thoughts...
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California Bar Exam; introduction
I’ve decided to sit the California bar next year! I thought it might be a good idea to keep a written record of my experiences, thoughts, predictions, and study strategy: these posts will be marked by...
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