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Dealing With Procrastination for Students and Professionals

by Rob Porter | September 22, 2023

Do you find yourself procrastinating often? Here's how to get motivated and boost your productivity.

Eight Questions for a Technology Transactions Lawyer

by Farah Gerdes, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati LLP | September 19, 2023

In this sponsored post from Wilson Sonsini, learn about their tech transactions practice in the form of a Q&A with one of their attorneys.

Wilkinson Stekloff Summer Program Q&A

by Aliyah Graves-Brown, Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | September 18, 2023

In this sponsored post from Wilkinson Stekloff, hear about their summer program directly from one of their 2023 summer associates.

How and Why Lawyers and Law Students Should Start a Gratitude Practice

by Travis Whitsitt | September 13, 2023

Attorney and law student time is at a premium, but carving space for a gratitude practice can make you better at everything, be it school, a job, or even life.

Job Search Advice for International Students for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

by Derek Loosvelt | September 13, 2023

We spoke with international student career expert Marcelo Barros about the state of the international student job search, the H1-B visa lottery, and more.

Practical Advice from the 2023 Vault Law Associate Survey—Law School

by Vault Law Editors | September 12, 2023

In this installment of our practical advice series, we present a selection of quotes on how best to use law school to prepare for actual practice.

Practice Area Insights: A Look Into Labor & Employment

by Vault Law Editors | September 11, 2023

In this installment of Vault Law's Practice Area Insights, we look at some labor & employment highlights from our 2023 Practice Perspectives Guide.

How to Get an Internship as a Freshman

by Kisha Gupta | September 08, 2023

Having an internship as a freshman, while less common, can really give you a leg up on your peers in the job market.

Practice Area Insights: Where (In The U.S.) Can You Focus on International Law?

by Vault Law Editors | September 06, 2023

In this installment of our Practice Area Insights series, learn a bit about practicing international law, how to prepare, and how to stay current.

Choosing a Publication-Worthy Law Review Topic

by Carter Isham | September 06, 2023

Key considerations and research ideas to select a law review topic and write a law review article that will get published.