I loved law school. I had great teachers, I made great friends, I was challenged daily with the material we learned in class, and (most importantly) I met my wife. It was a glorious time. And to all of the 1Ls, you’re in for the time of your life.
To help you through your journey over the next three or four years, I’d like to share some tips and words of wisdom that I wish I had when I was I was a law student.
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Written by
John J. Zefutie, Jr.
John J. Zefutie, Jr. is a commercial litigator, trial attorney, and a proud Seton Hall Law alum. As Special Counsel at Duane Morris LLP, he handles complex commercial disputes, mass tort litigation, financial services litigation, consumer fraud class actions, professional liability cases, restrictive covenant cases, and unfair competition litigation.
Every great law school fosters an environment where students are allowed to pick a side and argue their position. However, one thing that remains constant in the minds of every law student is that the rigor of law school can be a lot to balance. Whether it be juggling class readings, moot court, work, family, or other commitments, the load can often times feel insurmountable.
So why would I suggest adding the SBA to the mix? The answer is simple.
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Darran St. Ange
Darran St. Ange is President of the Student Bar Association and will graduate in 2019.
I encourage my law students to notice what successful law students do and to adopt these behaviors. Savvy learners realize that professors want you to succeed. Professors use a class syllabus and class policies to guide you toward success. Early on in each course, note the professor’s office hours and best contact method. Why? The professor is inviting you to engage with the material outside of class time—take advantage of this invitation.
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Amy Newcombe
Professor Amy Newcombe currently teaches Introduction to Lawyering and Legal Analysis and Methods to first year students. She also teaches Education Law and directs the Law School’s Academic Success program.
Imagine this scenario. You read all of the assigned cases for Contracts, highlighted the parts that seem important in different colors, and even skimmed the notes and questions following the cases. That means you are prepared to effectively participate in class, right? Not quite.
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Written by
Solangel Maldonado
Professor Maldonado’s research and teaching interests include torts, family law, trusts and estates, and gender, race and the law.
Celebrating diversity in the legal profession and in our lives in general is something we should all strive to do. As a result of this endeavor, we will eventually find ourselves in a discussion about a sensitive subject that we may find uncomfortable. When that happens, try not to let the uncomfortableness sideline the discussion! Below are some strategies you can use to make a conversation about an important or difficult topic a little bit easier.
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Written by
Deborah Edwards
Deborah Edwards is the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Seton Hall Law School.
(Updated October 2, 2019) Now that your admissions decisions are rolling in, it is time to get down to the business of selecting your law school. One of the most important things that you can do to make this important choice is to spend time and visit law schools you are seriously considering. At most law schools, the opportunities for visitation come in a variety of formats.
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Written by
Isabel DiSciullo
Isabel "Issa" DiSciullo joined Seton Hall Law School this September as an established national leader in admissions and a recognized expert in diversity and inclusion. Issa firmly believes that education and its access ought to be level fields and that every prospective student, regardless of race, social or economic backgrounds, has the potential to succeed, if given the opportunity. She received her M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University.
The start of a new year and a new semester gives you a do-over – the opportunity for a fresh start. Here are five resolutions to consider for the year ahead:
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Paula Franzese
Professor Paula Franzese, the Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law, is one of the country's leading experts in property law as well as government ethics. Nationally renowned for her excellence in teaching, a recent book names Professor Franzese one of the 26 "best law teachers in the United States."
Law school exams present a unique set of stressors, inducing fear even in the most confident people. When the parade of horribles comes marching in - "I can't do this," "I'll never get all this done," "Everyone is so much more prepared than me," "I don't understand any of this" - stop that procession in its tracks and declare out loud: FEELINGS ARE NOT FACTS.
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Paula Franzese
Professor Paula Franzese, the Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law, is one of the country's leading experts in property law as well as government ethics. Nationally renowned for her excellence in teaching, a recent book names Professor Franzese one of the 26 "best law teachers in the United States."
Students of all ages and experience levels often wonder how to appropriately express their professional credentials on their law school application. Whether you have college jobs, an internship, or twenty years of professional experience under your belt, there are a few overall guidelines you can follow to get the biggest application bang from your experience buck.
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Peter Eraca
Peter Eraca is the Director of Weekend Division Admissions for Seton Hall Law School.
When I started law school, I loved it. But I also worried that law school would be too hard. I worried that I would not be smart enough, that I would not be up to the challenge, and that I didn’t belong. I read my assignments too late into the evening and then had trouble falling asleep. What I needed was a little wisdom, some reassurance, and encouragement from someone wise—I needed a book that had not been written yet: A Short & Happy Guide to Being a Law Student by Paula Franzese.
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Written by
Amy Newcombe
Professor Amy Newcombe currently teaches Introduction to Lawyering and Legal Analysis and Methods to first year students. She also teaches Education Law and directs the Law School’s Academic Success program.