The Westlaw Academic team brings articles relevant to the law school experience.

Shifting Dynamics in the Perception of Law School Education

May 20, 2013 By: Patricia Taylor

Many pre-law students who are facing a tough legal job market say they plan on pursuing a law degree, not to practice,

Where’s Waldo? – A Guide to Searching Case Law by Judge

May 9, 2013 By: Megan McKinney Downs

WestlawNext provides a few easy ways to craft a search or filter search results to find the opinions by that particular judge you will be appearing before or interviewing with!

The Alien Tort Statute Beyond our Borders: My Experience Writing for the Rona R. Mears Writing Competition

May 6, 2013 By: Ethan Hargraves

In January, law students had the chance to weigh in on how the court should rule in Kiobel v Royal Dutch Petroleum by entering the ABA Section of International Law’s Rona R. Mears Student Writing Competition & Scholarship Awards. This is our second of two posts from the law students who won the competition.

Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum: Continuing Where I left Off

May 2, 2013 By: Jonathan Markovitz

In January, law students had the chance to weigh in on how the court should rule in Kiobel v Royal Dutch Petroleum by entering the ABA Section of International Law’s Rona R. Mears Student Writing Competition & Scholarship Awards. This is our first of two posts from the law students who won the competition.

Top-Ten Tactics for Triumphing Over Law School

Apr 25, 2013 By: Samuel Berbano

With less than a month to go before graduation, I’ve been asked, “would you do it all over again?” In true Socratic fashion, the answer’s a “yes…if.” Yes, I would do it again…if I could change some things and keep others the same.

Tips for Finding a Definition on WestlawNext

Apr 18, 2013 By: Steve Hainlen

Finding definitions in statutes can be tricky, but a well-crafted Westlaw search can make it much easier.

A Primer for Regulations for Law Students

Apr 18, 2013 By: Megan McKinney Downs

If you have never taken (or never plan to take) an administrative code class, researching regulations can be confusing and difficult. Understanding what a regulation is and the difference between a regulation and a statute, will lead to a much more successful research quest.

Networking for Law Students: Some Opening Moves

Apr 8, 2013 By: Samuel Berbano

The business world thrives on new connections, because new connections lead to new business. Networking is the main way people make those connections. Do it well, and you can meet new people, learn from their experiences, and go to some really stunning receptions.

Predicting the Same-Sex Marriage Cases on FantasySCOTUS

Mar 29, 2013 By: Jake Knadle

This week the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for two of the most anticipated cases in recent memory, Hollingsworth v.

Foreign languages for law students

Mar 28, 2013 By: Samuel Berbano

Three tips to learn, master, or keep up a second language. Learning another language opens personal and professional opportunities. It’s great for

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