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"Law school can be overwhelming. You're learning a new way of thinking and doing an enormous amount of work, and maybe struggling to reach the same level of achievement you have in the past. On top of that, you're still finding your path in a new profession, learning its rules, expectations, and possibilities. The aim of this book is to help prepare you for the challenges ahead. It tells you what to expect and how to make sure that you end up on a career path that you're happy with. Covering everything from preparing for law school to becoming an attorney, this book is your guide to what's really important over the next few years"--Amazon.ca.
About the author
Jendayi Saada is Assistant Dean, CABR & Assistant Professor of Law at University of La Verne. In her current position she has developed a comprehensive academic and bar support program that spans orientation through bar passage and includes curriculum changes in all three years.
Summary
If you’re going to law school but have no idea what to expect, you’re not alone. Law school can be overwhelming. You’re learning a new way of thinking and doing an enormous amount of work, and maybe struggling to reach the same level of achievement you have in the past. On top of that, you’re still finding your path in a new profession, learning its rules, expectations, and possibilities.
The aim of this book is to help prepare you for the challenges ahead. It tells you what to expect and how to make sure that you end up on a career path that you’re happy with. Covering everything from preparing for law school to becoming an attorney, this book is your guide to what’s really important over the next few years. We’ll talk about what law school is like, how to stay healthy and avoid burnout, and how to get the most out of your experience so that you set yourself up for success as a lawyer. Law school is challenging, but you can handle it with strategic planning and advice from people who have been there.
