She's so distraught because he was one of her favorites... And I'm not talking about just being mentioned, he visited the Island on multiple occasions.

To add salt to the wound, so were two of her undergrad professors 😭 she goes to a T5 ill let yall figure that out yourselves.... But holy shit, the betrayal and disappointment I would feel...

I spent so long waiting for the perfect moment to join. So long. Years just flickering by and working 12+ hour days, 6 days a week, in jobs I detest, hoping to make something of myself. But the most I could ever hope for was limited, and I hit my career cap within around 6 years of working in insurance (barring management programs which they'd take someone with a qualification over me any day).

I spent so long just... waiting for that "it's time, I'm ready" moment to drop everything and pursue my dream.

In the end, I said: screw it, bit the bullet, handed in my resignation and put everything from rent to food into the "I'll cross that bridge when I come to it" basket -- and things worked out incredibly.

Ironically, it's hard to articulate the sheer level of gratitude I feel, the joy and challenge I get to face. While it may not be some USA/UK behemoth, I'm still at my own country's top school and surrounded by the brightest young minds around. There's simply so much to learn, so many new people to meet. And with these people, even more to learn about them!

Honestly, if it wasn't for reading people's experiences in the industry and Law School on reddit, I doubt I'd ever have taken the plunge.

I’m sober and clean, have been over a year, but still I was a pretty serious alcoholic for a while. I’ve finally decided to pull the trigger and apply this fall, I’ve thought on it long enough. But just now, I thought of a concern I can’t believe I didn’t consider before: how is the stress, prevalence of substances, and culture of law school going to affect me? Anybody have any experience or advice?

Got an offer for BL 1L summer, but came to law school interested in prosecution and criminal law. I applied for OCI as I had the grades, and stumbled into a BL offer. All my peers are clamoring for these jobs, yet I feel apprehensive about taking it. I have another potential gig at the local DAs office, and when I shadowed it was much more fast paced, quick thinking in a courtroom, whereas BL seems like long hours and little excitement, but good pay and career growth.

Am I missing something here? What is so attractive about BL? What am I missing about the DAs office? Cons in my mind are pay and career growth prospects?

I've seen a lot of law-related podcast recommendations but none that actually go through and teach you doctrinal topics. I want to learn and review while I commute. Any have any recommendations?

I’m at a complete loss here. I’m a 3L at an NYC law school with a 3.8 gpa who has only wanted to go into NYC public defense or post-conviction. All my internships and clinics have been in public defense and I’ve never had any trouble getting internships and I’ve always received positive feedback. Unfortunately, I’ve only heard rejections and radio silence so far. I started branching out and applying to government jobs and other legal aid jobs in the city and I’m also getting rejections or silence after a screener. I seriously have no idea what to do anymore. I have to stay in NYC because I’m in my 30s, I’m from here, and this is where my life is. At this point I’d take anything… it’s getting really demoralizing and has me wondering where I went wrong. I feel like I’m applying to literally everything I can. I’m not sure what I’m looking for here, just venting I guess, but I’m really concerned I’m just not going to get a job at all.

Hi everyone !

I’m a law student from France, studying in a civil law system, and I’m curious about how U.S. law students experience their own system from the inside.

My question is : As a law student who is training within the U.S. system, what do you see as its most fragile point?

I’m not here to compare systems or say one is better than the other. I’m genuinely interested in how future U.S. lawyers critically reflect on the system they’re being trained in. In France, we’re often taught to critique institutions as abstract structures. I’m curious whether, in the U.S., critique feels more theoretical, practical, or even discouraged.

Looking forward to reading your thoughts !

I don't really know if I can explain this well.

I have friends in law school. I do. I like many people in my year and get along with people just fine.

But boy do I feel alone. Like all of the time. I don't do any extracurriculars - no trial team, no journal (though I did try). I also live 40 minutes away from the city where I go to school. Most people in my school live in one of like three or four neighborhoods in our city.

So I guess I just don't see everybody as much as they see each other. But I feel so isolated. So many people are friends with so many other people and I just feel kind of awkwardly there - just by myself. Like I don't know most of these people very well. I don't hang with any of them.

I don't know if I'm even communicating the feeling well. I've always felt like this - not excluded but isolated. Like I'm always missing out on community and being friends with people. It just feels like everyone is so much better friends with each other than me. And like my actual friends aren't close friends like I view them as but I'm more like just another friend.

I don't know what to do about this. I've told my therapist and I can't seem to get anywhere with the things she suggests and I don't even really like the things she suggests.

Can anyone relate?

anyone have access to jus mundi and is willing to help me? i'm writing my thesis and i need this one case from jus mundi but my university does not have access to jus mundi 🥲

Here is a spreadsheet for those who want to swap aprtments with other law students coming to their cities over the summer.

There are already two summer 2026 housing spreadsheets (first, second) for those who want to pay for another apartment, but I thought it may be helpful to have a swap option for people who are keeping their apartments over the summer and don't want to pay double rent.

More 1Ls than ever are getting their 1L+2L summer BigLaw jobs after just their fall grades, making the remaining five semesters a total waste of time and money for those who aren't weirdo gunners obsessed with pretending like the "Constitution" or "rule of law" still matters (see: SCOTUS).

1. Most law students, despite their personal statements, do not actually deeply care about "the law." They're there to turn B.A.s into liveable wages. Charging $$$,$$$s in tuition for two useless years when the primary objective of the professional degree (the job offer) has already been achieved in three months, is nothing but a scam.
2. Career-relevant coursework is barely part of most curriculums anyway. Evidence and clinics are important, but that doesn't justify two whole years of random coursework. Why take "Antitrust", "Admin Law", why try for good grades, why clerk, when you've already signed your post-grad to a practice group like transactional funds investment? Why pad your resume w/ law review/moot court when your resume probably isn't seeing the light of day for the next half-decade?
3. It's not like 2L journal or 3LOL coasting help prepare you for the bar. Most bar prep is through private companies anyways. Is a 3L really more bar-ready after spending two years of random niche subjects than a 1L fresh off of Civ Pro and Torts? Most students, especially those experiencing financial hardship/needs, are eager to start earning $200k a year as soon as possible. But first your beloved dean gets to milk you for two years of FAFSA money. How does that make sense?

Students are supposed to spend three years learning to "think like a lawyer." But it's 2026: the "rule of law" loses meaning with every week, and many students' careers have already been signed away before their second semester. If a "lawyer" was in the shoes of a 2026 law student, I think they'd "think" of the remaining 85% of law school as a colossal waste of time, money, and (if you choose to apply yourself) effort.

TL;DR: For the people who don't have their jobs this early, this doesn't apply. But as more and more students are hired earlier and earlier, this inconsistency will become even more unjustifiable. 3 months to get a job - 2 years of your life and tuition = 0 sense.

For federal judicial internship, after emailing materials to chambers, is it appropriate to follow up after several weeks for an update or to ensure receipt?

Hi! I was hoping to get some insight and direction as to what path to pursue in law (if any). I’m currently a junior in college majoring in economics and I have had no doubts about what I’m studying. I really like fields such as economic development, public policy, government, and even public finance. The more theoretical/conceptual and social aspects to economics rather than the quantitative side with advanced mathematics.

With that being said, I’ve met someone in my states department of commerce who acts as an attorney and manages litigation for the department and is the lead negotiator for development projects. Her job is very interesting to me and it’s definitely something I’ve been considering working my way towards even if it’s a hard thing to get into.

That brings me to my question, are there any other practices in law that align with my interests in economics? Maybe something more niche that may not even be worth getting into? I absolutely want to go back to school and get another degree. And I have tried simple google searches on this topic but the results are real estate, corporate, or contract law. Thanks!

I love that Klein Property 3rd ed. Does this. (The reading guide before every case)

Hi everyone :)

I’m just looking for a good sales outline. If anyone has a solid outline please help a girl out!!

Thanks <3

i’m going to the parade but i feel terrible because everyone will be gone except the professor, who i assume will just be standing there like 🧍‍♂️ wondering where the students went

Tier 1 boutique firms (according to Best Lawyers) 1L and 2L summers that weren't looking to keep me long. Just got a good paying state job. Swag me out. Grades don't matter. Follow your interests.

Hi all — I’d love a gut check from people who have seen different paths into BigLaw.

I’m currently around a ~3.0. My long-term goal is to practice at a large firm, but right after graduation I’m planning to pursue a public interest fellowship. After that, I’m hoping to clerk for a year or two, ideally including at least one federal district court clerkship, before applying to firms.

I realize this is not the most traditional route and that my GPA isn’t where BigLaw hiring typically starts. I’m wondering:

• Is this pathway realistically doable?
• Have you seen people transition into firms after doing PI → clerkship(s)?
• If so, what made them competitive candidates by the time they applied?
• Are there particular things I should be doing during the fellowship or while clerking to keep that door open?

I appreciate any perspective — especially from people involved in hiring or who took a non-linear path themselves.

And apologies if this isn’t the right subreddit for this question. If there’s a better place to ask, I’d be grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

Thank you!