Law School: Success and Careers

Advice, tips and musings regarding law school and life post graduation from a former USDOJ trial lawyer (and guest bloggers). Opinions posted are those of the individual bloggers.

Friday, April 11, 2014

"Clear the Mechanism" -- Concentration is the Key to Study Success

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Are Yankee fans truly this obnoxious? Truly you, jest! :-) In my Twitter profile, I note that I like to draw parallels between life...
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Need a Resume Boost? . . Take a CLE

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As I've indicated on many occasions here, and on Twitter, I am a big proponent of students participating in both substantive and social ...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The Lonliness of the Long Distance Solo Practitioner: Staying "Connected"

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Part II of the "long distance runner" series The first of the "Long Distance Runner" blog articles The Loneliness...
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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Here Come Your Law School Grades: "Stay Calm and Carry On"

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The moment of truth has either arrived, or will  shortly. . . . Grades.  Law students have worked from August through December to s...
Monday, January 6, 2014

"You're Out of Order!" . . Civility Starts in Law School

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 "Civility" basically means being polite. In court, it is a little more than that --it is a requirement. ABA Model Rules, R...
Friday, December 20, 2013

Holiday Greetings With a Couple of Tips

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Hey, time to get up from that desk, take a shower now and go home -- it's over (first semester). .  . . .Need something t...
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Litigation: It Doesn't Always Go As Planned - Plan On It

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Jim Carrey in " Liar, Liar" When counseling law students about what areas of practice to enter, or at least consider, the...
Tuesday, December 10, 2013

What Does Bucky *Bleeping* Dent Have to Do With Law School?

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 Let's face it -- law school is a grueling three year marathon. It's full of much blood, sweat, and tears. Ups and downs. Str...
Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Winter Break Need Not Be A Time of Inactivity

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As I write, exams here have just started and will continue through December 13. There are students even here in our Career Services Office N...
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Philip A. Guzman, Esq.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Blogging on success during the law school experience and beyond. Also career tips for young lawyers. A Town Hall community style blog looking for input from practicing attorneys, law students, professors, and all interested in the law school community. I'm an educator, trial lawyer, former ADA (Brooklyn, NY) and federal prosecutor with the Civil Rights Division of U.S Dept. of Justice. Also worked in BigLaw and as a solo in New York and DC. . I currently serve as the Director of Public Service Programs at The North Carolina Central University School of Law.
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