A Message for Unchartered Territory
You might find yourself vacillating between a constant state of worry about COVID-19 and thoughts that canceling weeks of classes is an overreaction. Both are okay.
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Academic Archetypes: The Overconfident Student*
Overconfidence has become a new norm in legal education. More and more students are entering and graduating from law schools with self-perceptions that exceed their proven competencies.
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The Dolly Parton Challenge for ASP
We can use the litany of social media tools for programmatic good and to aid students. A Dolly Parton challenge of sorts!
Preparing to Dig In
It seems fitting that at my law school -- like most others, I presume --…
Making Real Connections
Real connections don’t have to be big to be meaningful, they just have to be made.
Building an Archetype
A couple of years ago, there was a meme making its way across the internet…
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Productive Procrastination
Procrastination is a natural occurrence in the lives of highly productive individuals. Procrastination, as a form of managed delay, can generate productive and invigorating levels of adrenaline.
Posted inMiscellany Study Tips - General
Life Hacks – Academic Success Version
Helping students achieve academic success involves working on at least three levels. The first, and…
Posted inAdvice Encouragement & Inspiration Miscellany
To Serve Law Students
I was in my office, polishing that day's lecture for my 1L class, when the…
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Call Me Professor
The way we are addressed by our students and our peers is a reflection of perceptions about our status and our positional significance.