Suited Gladiators

The Art of the Counterargument With a majority of issues on the bar exam, there will be at least one element that requires a counterargument.  Remember to place your counterargument directly before your conclusion. ONE Back to the basics.  Remember what a counterargument is: When you counter-argue, you present a possible argument against your argument or some aspect of your reasoning. TWO You do not need to make one up, instead use the facts.  If the facts are not there, do not force it.  Be reasonable: Would everyone in the courtroom laugh if I made this argument? THREE Make it real.  Confront the difficulty, do not sweep it under the rug!  You will be a lawyer soon, if you have a client that has a claim, you would certainly inform him/her of any potential counterarguments the opposing party could make. FOUR Bring it back.  You have to finish strong, with your argument, not the counter.  Return to your argument by ann...

Civil Procedure - Jurisdiction Review Federal question Federal law Watch out for questions that may present a 1st Amendment defense yet do not present a federal question Subject-Matter Jurisdiction v. Personal Jurisdiction SMJ diverse domiciled in different states where you intend to remain PJ minimum contacts purposeful availment Tort Review Negligence Duty Breach Causation Damages All superseding = intervening Not all intervening = superseding General Bar Tips Do  not just restate facts, use them Do not make the person grading the bar have to figure anything out Be clear Do not use parenthesis The person grading your bar exam should not have to read your answer twice You are not writing a law review article Be simple Be repetitive  Short sentences Think...Where do I get the most points? The bar exam wants to test issue spotting/application of the law The bar exam does not care if you are right or wrong; the bar...

1. Networking Start at your law school's career center Use all the resources that they have to offer Go back to the college that you attended prior to law school Let anyone that is willing to listen know that you recently graduated law school and you are available to work Go back to your high school Are there any opportunities there? You can use your school's website to email people that may be willing to help Use the internet! LinkedIn  Facebook Blogging Twitter 2. Self-Assess Remember, you do not want any job You want the right position that fits your personality and interest If you accept any position available, you will be searching for a new position in a few short months As you learned to ask clients, ask yourself: What do I want? What are your strengths? More importantly, what are your weaknesses? What are you interested in? 3. Go Get It If you want it, go get it! Do not wait for people to post openings Ask for an internship where you...