Law school

the Riverdale High School student council had to cancel its annual charity Bowl-a-Thon-not because of a lack of interest, not because of a shortage of funds, and not because of an inadequate number of enthusiastic volunteers. The student council had to cancel the popular charity event because the Bowl-a-Thon would cause participants to violate the law. The Riverdale city council’s new curfew law is an attempt to crack down on a perceived rise in teenage crime. Under the new law, anyone under…

Law school is more so like a marathon then it is a sprint. With first semester completed and the first bend in the road being overcome it is important to assess how to continue the race and finish with vigor. After reading some portions of Mindfulness for Law Students by Scott Rogers I have come to realize that becoming mindful of one’s thoughts can be greatly beneficial. I do not believe mindfulness is something that should be done occasionally or once a day, rather, I think mindfulness is best…

admissions processes for colleges of law and their applicants refers to the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). And despite the fact no official relationship exists linking the LSAC to the American Bar Association (ABA), all ABA-accredited institutions have LSAC membership. Of the four SUSF colleges of law selected by our prospect, all applicant-mandated information submits to the LSAC, necessitating the creation of a Student Account to register for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)…

The case of Commonwealth V. Mcllwain School Bus Lines, all started when a school bus driver owned by the Mcllwain school bus lines, inc. ran over and killed 6-year old Lori. Lori had gotten off the bus and was walking in front when she was run over. The court conclude that a corporation was a "person" to the law, however, Mcllwain school bus lines argued that the offense of homicide by vehicle could not be committed by a corporation. They argued that the offense could only committed by a person…

unwarranted hardship on the school reducing its safety standards. However after the court had analyzed the issue, it was found that the school board would not suffer any major inconvenience if an order were made under conditions required to ensure a safe environment. The court interpreted the decision to consider this claim invalid based on a case law in 1990 by a board of inquiry of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, which considered the presence of kirpans in schools in great depth, Pandori…

effects law school has on individuals’ sense of humor, both in the short-term and in the long-term. I start by reviewing what past research has reveled in regards to the relationship between law school and overall well-being. I then briefly touch upon the work that has been done on the relationship between well-being and humor. I posit that this study will coincide with the previous research that has been done on law school and well-being, and will expand upon the relationship between law school…

Attending law school has always been a goal of mine, but it was not until recently that I fully understood the commitment it requires. Even during college, I understood law school requires dedication and work, however, I did not fully understand the extent of the commitment and work it required until I began the process of applying. As a first generation college student, I realized there was so much more to college and wanting to attend any type of graduate school than my parents had believed.…

constantly backspacing what I have originally written, I am stuck wondering what I should write about for my personal statement. That is the golden question of most, if not all, applicants applying to law school. What can I write about that explains what it is that made me want to pursue law school, what makes me stand out from other applicants, and most importantly, what showcases the kind of individual I am? I could talk about what an exemplary student I am, how I am graduating with honors…

Cayman Islands and London programs you have asked me about, I have also participated in the Cuba Spring Break Program and the Granada, Spain summer program. Q) Can you tell me a little about your background and your path to law school? A) During my senior year of high school I enlisted in the Army as a Military Intelligence Analyst. I served in the Army for over 5 years, most of which was spent overseas. When my time in service was coming to an end, I knew I would struggle to find a job…

possible career choice. Being in graduate business school, this internship may seem as an irrelevant undergraduate level experience, but the impact it will have in my career path may be crucial. This will be my first hands-on experience in the area of law. Being used to the business mindset or school of thought, this will definitely be an interesting experience. The reason that motivated me to apply for this was my curiosity and interest in law school. The things I would like to experience in…