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Making the Most of Law School

31. January 2011

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Making the Most of Law School

The author shares some advice for law students. Step 1: stay positive.

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How to Escape the Thought Police

28. January 2011

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As an attorney, sometimes you find yourself on behalf of something you don't agree. That's OK; it keeps you sharp

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Bar application denied for inability to pay law school debt

26. January 2011

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Bar application denied for inability to pay law school debt

Law degree? Check. Pass the bar? Check. Part-time job at the PDs office? Check. A ton of student debt? Hold on a minute there

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Lessons from Tucson 2: A Mental Health Crisis

25. January 2011

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Lessons from Tucson 2: A Mental Health Crisis

Mental health problems are harder to spot, treat and diagnose. Attorneys must recognize other considerations such as moral, economic, social, and political factors that may be relevant to the client’s situation.

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Lessons from Tucson: Words Do Hurt

24. January 2011

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Lessons from Tucson: Words Do Hurt

The shooting in Tucson reminds the author to think before speaking

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What’s Your Law School Debt Story?

21. January 2011

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What’s Your Law School Debt Story?

State Bar wants to know how much debt you have, promises to be gentle.

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Lesson from the school of hard knocks

19. January 2011

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Lesson from the school of hard knocks

In the ongoing quest to land a job you have to take some time off too

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The craft of a lawyer

17. January 2011

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The craft of a lawyer

The function and role of a a lawyer

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Meet Mark Ireland, Ramsey County’s newest judge

13. January 2011

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Meet Mark Ireland, Ramsey County’s newest judge

Ireland: Every person is a person with dignity and deserving of respect

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Legislating from the Headlines

13. January 2011

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Legislating from the Headlines

Maybe the lesson from the Tucson shooting is that laws can't stop the next shooting, they can only deal with the aftermath

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