One of the first things I learned in college is that I study better after a full night's sleep. It makes no sense to skimp on sleep to study when you study better fully refreshed.
Day 3 of law school and these old videos of yours are hitting pretty hard haha. I'm already burning myself out with readings and briefs and no hobbies. Definitely reevaluating that approach now.
So true about focusing on the wrong things. This tends to show up everywhere in the person's life. You can never memorize all the case law out there, especially as a law student. True, there are people with large sources of knowledge about specific parts of the law but even they have weak areas as well. Focus on figuring out what matters in the given situation and work diligently towards that, that seems to be the big secret to being a success in any field.
1:05 - Myth 1 - People work all the time 2:40 - Myth 2 - The smartest people win 3:40 - Myth 3 - It's all about hard work 4:55 - Myth 4 - Grades are enough
15 years in the military and HOPING to start lawschool this december (online cause im still active duty) i have found my self binge watching these videos for motivation.
Please create a Instagram! I would love to partner up with your channel in the future when I do go to Law School. Keep up the great work and I do wish you the best currently in Law School brother!! 🙌🙏
Devin, I have worked in healthcare for the last 12 years. I would really like to go back to school for Law, particularly focusing on patient advocacy and constitutional law. I am 36 years old. Considering I have 7ish years of school ahead me, would you think I am too old to start? Does passion and the willingness to put in the hard work make up for my lack of youth? Thanks in advance.
Aaron, I hope this finds you well. After speaking to a senior partner at one of the largest firms in my city (Calgary, Alberta) about the age discrepancy I have (will not be eligible for a j.d. until I am 31) and I was imparted with 2 key pieces of advice: 1) The main concern for a law firm is how much money you will make them during your career; this means that if you're older than your early 30s it is just a fact that you have less earning power over your entire career for having missed the beginning portion. Perhaps specific to their firm, but the goal is to create profoundly adroit lawyers over the course of decades, not to have someone work for 15 years in their "own way". 2) Once you complete law school, no one will question your work ethic. What matters are your grades and the university you attended as well as any extra curriculars you may have picked up during that time. The impression I was left with is that it is never too late to move into this career path; but there is a reality that you will have less interest from large firms who want to create lifetime employees. Alternatively, there is much to be said about a mature adult who wishes to go through the schooling to become a lawyer at a later age; you could easily market yourself to that fact as this process at your age is indicative of a steadfast, tenacious attitude. Disclaimer* I am in no way a lawyer, but having a strong interest in the field has led me to pursue information about the process which would allow me to become a professional in the field at an (relative to the average; 26) older age. Best wishes and good luck.
"Legal work relies on who you know". Yes, like the lawyers and JUDGES in my hometown who recreate together AND ....grossly unethically, discuss cases in which they are both involved during same, in the absence of the other parties.
I really appreciate your videos. However, I am curious, will your techniques work at a Tier-1 law school such as Georgetown, or that of a Tier-2\3 such as a Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, Anthony Banton! I was watching this video and I saw your comment! This video has some great advice, and it definitely applies equally to Tier 1 and to Tier 2/3 schools (I personally went to SMU Law School!) I make videos on all kinds of topics related to law school, law firms, and being a lawyer in general (including the difference between going to a T1 v. regional law school) -- so feel free to come check them out! :) Angela
As an autistic 1L, who is mainly in law school because I can't do the human element very easily and therefore couldn't get the quality of job I was after (making more than min wage) what would you recommend that someone like me do to make it work better this time around so the next 3 years aren't a waste (full tuition scholarship so not wasting that much money, but still a ton of time).
Bryan G You probably would not do well in litigation. I was in mock trial in high school and it was like an acting class. You might be interested in transactional work. Also, BigLaw is reliant on partners attracting clients and networking so you may want to stay away from that. They are reliant on interviews. Toastmasters is supposed to be useful for improving your social skills. I assume that you are an introvert but I may be wrong. The resource below is useful. hls.harvard.edu/content/uploads/2010/10/MBTI-Program-OCS-OPIA-Slides-Final.pdf
Just like your videos as they are mostly high production value. My objection is that distracting white spot on your right cheek. It looks like a piece of facial tissue. Very, very, very distracting.
One of the first things I learned in college is that I study better after a full night's sleep. It makes no sense to skimp on sleep to study when you study better fully refreshed.
Great point.
Hey man, why you stop making videos? Keep it coming please! You’re helping lots of students out
Working on it! Being a full time trial lawyer can get pretty busy!
+Legal Eagle, thank you. We really appreciate these videos.
@@LegalEagle Yeah, we forgot right? 🤔 #realdeal
Day 3 of law school and these old videos of yours are hitting pretty hard haha. I'm already burning myself out with readings and briefs and no hobbies. Definitely reevaluating that approach now.
So true about focusing on the wrong things. This tends to show up everywhere in the person's life. You can never memorize all the case law out there, especially as a law student. True, there are people with large sources of knowledge about specific parts of the law but even they have weak areas as well. Focus on figuring out what matters in the given situation and work diligently towards that, that seems to be the big secret to being a success in any field.
1:05 - Myth 1 - People work all the time
2:40 - Myth 2 - The smartest people win
3:40 - Myth 3 - It's all about hard work
4:55 - Myth 4 - Grades are enough
15 years in the military and HOPING to start lawschool this december (online cause im still active duty) i have found my self binge watching these videos for motivation.
The best advice I ever got!
Please create a Instagram! I would love to partner up with your channel in the future when I do go to Law School. Keep up the great work and I do wish you the best currently in Law School brother!! 🙌🙏
Thanks very much! Starting an instagram is a great idea.
I got a lot of similar advice from the video in my business school, very good advice for general
Thank you again for these informative videos.
Devin, I have worked in healthcare for the last 12 years. I would really like to go back to school for Law, particularly focusing on patient advocacy and constitutional law. I am 36 years old. Considering I have 7ish years of school ahead me, would you think I am too old to start? Does passion and the willingness to put in the hard work make up for my lack of youth? Thanks in advance.
Aaron,
I hope this finds you well. After speaking to a senior partner at one of the largest firms in my city (Calgary, Alberta) about the age discrepancy I have (will not be eligible for a j.d. until I am 31) and I was imparted with 2 key pieces of advice:
1) The main concern for a law firm is how much money you will make them during your career; this means that if you're older than your early 30s it is just a fact that you have less earning power over your entire career for having missed the beginning portion. Perhaps specific to their firm, but the goal is to create profoundly adroit lawyers over the course of decades, not to have someone work for 15 years in their "own way".
2) Once you complete law school, no one will question your work ethic. What matters are your grades and the university you attended as well as any extra curriculars you may have picked up during that time.
The impression I was left with is that it is never too late to move into this career path; but there is a reality that you will have less interest from large firms who want to create lifetime employees. Alternatively, there is much to be said about a mature adult who wishes to go through the schooling to become a lawyer at a later age; you could easily market yourself to that fact as this process at your age is indicative of a steadfast, tenacious attitude.
Disclaimer* I am in no way a lawyer, but having a strong interest in the field has led me to pursue information about the process which would allow me to become a professional in the field at an (relative to the average; 26) older age.
Best wishes and good luck.
@@BeastnHarlotDFO I think below 35 is fine. But when you start shaving of 10 years of your career because of a late start, then firms may be hesitant
This is helping me as a freshman I really appreciate ...God bless you
"Legal work relies on who you know". Yes, like the lawyers and JUDGES in my hometown who recreate together AND ....grossly unethically, discuss cases in which they are both involved during same, in the absence of the other parties.
I appreciate your work sir
Thanks so much for these clips .very helpful.
Thanks for watching.
Law school sounds so scary lol
Hi. I am starting my LLB classes from the second week of September. Just wanted your advice on the best time to start practice exams.
This is very great and I’m still in secondary school waiting to be a barrister🤩🤩🤩🤩🤗🤗🤦🏽♂️😂😂😂
Thanks for watching!
How are there only 35 comments?!? This video's been out for 2 years!
I guess that makes me early?
I have notes from your videos on my iPad
I'm not into Law, but I know the ancient legal book at 4:20 very well.
Then you know more than all the laws of man put together.
I really appreciate your videos. However, I am curious, will your techniques work at a Tier-1 law school such as Georgetown, or that of a Tier-2\3 such as a Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas? Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Hi, Anthony Banton! I was watching this video and I saw your comment! This video has some great advice, and it definitely applies equally to Tier 1 and to Tier 2/3 schools (I personally went to SMU Law School!) I make videos on all kinds of topics related to law school, law firms, and being a lawyer in general (including the difference between going to a T1 v. regional law school) -- so feel free to come check them out! :) Angela
As an autistic 1L, who is mainly in law school because I can't do the human element very easily and therefore couldn't get the quality of job I was after (making more than min wage) what would you recommend that someone like me do to make it work better this time around so the next 3 years aren't a waste (full tuition scholarship so not wasting that much money, but still a ton of time).
Bryan G You probably would not do well in litigation. I was in mock trial in high school and it was like an acting class. You might be interested in transactional work. Also, BigLaw is reliant on partners attracting clients and networking so you may want to stay away from that. They are reliant on interviews.
Toastmasters is supposed to be useful for improving your social skills.
I assume that you are an introvert but I may be wrong. The resource below is useful.
hls.harvard.edu/content/uploads/2010/10/MBTI-Program-OCS-OPIA-Slides-Final.pdf
I'd love to see more vids man
Coming soon!
Thank you!!!
No prob.
Don't work? All the time? Sure! I'd love to!
anyone else regretting not learning how to network in undergrad? lol much learning will occur in law school
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Yeah make more videos
Working on it!
Once I get my 1L grades, I will reach out for an internship. :D just kidding, I won't bother you.
Just like your videos as they are mostly high production value.
My objection is that distracting white spot on your right cheek. It looks like a piece of facial tissue. Very, very, very distracting.
Can’t help a grey spot