精东影业 LawHub庐 has come a long way since it launched early last year to provide LSAT prep tools to candidates, but we think there鈥檚 even more this platform can do 鈥 for candidates, law students, and those who鈥檝e already earned their degrees.
Legal Profession
There are many ways to make an impact in law, but one we don鈥檛 often hear much about is how people become judges and justices. During a recent 精东影业 webinar, I was joined by two women who took unique paths in law and are now breaking barriers as members of the judiciary, along with a third pathbreaker who now works to help law school candidates make their own successful transitions to the legal profession.
精东影业 joins the entire legal community and nation in mourning the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and we offer our condolences to her family and friends.
On Memorial Day, we honor and give gratitude to the brave and selfless individuals who have proudly served our country.
In this time of hardship, if you are thinking about the law as your future profession, I ask you to renew your commitment to the importance of your role as future lawyers in upholding the rule of law. You are needed now more than ever.
Last month, iLaw President Ken Randall and I hosted an episode of 鈥淟ive with Kellye and Ken鈥 that focused on a hot topic for many who are pursuing, or considering pursuing, a law degree.
Derrick Sawyer made the decision to pursue a legal education later in life than most students do. For him, though, the desire to be a lifelong learner just comes naturally.
Marc Maurer鈥檚 story is nothing short of inspiring. He鈥檚 been blind since he was an infant, and he attended law school at a time when accommodations for students with disabilities were a far cry from what they are today. I recently was honored to speak with Marc about his background, the challenges he鈥檚 faced in his career, and how those with disabilities can make a difference in the legal profession.
On this Veterans Day, as we salute those who serve or have served, we want to share Valentina鈥檚 story as an example of how military enlistment can play a vital role in achieving a law degree 鈥 and, in turn, help diversify the legal profession and make justice accessible for all.
鈥淭he conventional law student is kind of a myth.鈥 That鈥檚 Charlie, a law school student who believes empathy is the most valuable skill to develop when pursuing a degree in law. Charlie鈥檚 story is one of five featured in the Law School Admission Council鈥檚 BE IndiVISIBLE campaign. Being 鈥渋ndivisible鈥 means ...
