Thinking About Going Solo? What to Know Before Starting Your Own Law Firm
Starting your own law firm means becoming a business owner, not just a lawyer. That shift catches a lot of people off guard. Here's an honest look at what it takes — and how to give yourself the best shot at making it work.
What to Do the Summer Before Law School (to Actually Be Ready for 1L)
You got in. Now you've got a summer ahead of you and a stack of advice telling you to read casebooks and outline before classes start. Most of that advice is wrong. Here's what actually helps you arrive ready for 1L.
The Essential Tech Stack for a Small Law Firm (Without Overcomplicating It)
You don't need every legal tech product on the market. You need the handful that solve real problems at your firm. Here's how to think about building a tech stack that makes your firm more efficient instead of just more complicated.
Rejected From Law School? How to Reapply and Get In Next Time
Getting rejected from law school stings — but plenty of successful lawyers were rejected the first time they applied. The question isn't whether you can get in. It's whether you'll apply smarter next time. Here's how.
Why Your Engagement Letters Matter More Than You Think (And How to Get Them Right)
The engagement letter is one of the most important documents in your practice — and one of the most commonly half-written. Here's what a good engagement letter actually does, and how to make sure yours is working for you instead of against you.
You've Been Waitlisted at a Law School — Here's What to Do Next
Getting waitlisted feels worse than getting rejected — at least with a rejection, you can move on. Here's how to handle a waitlist strategically, write a Letter of Continued Interest that actually helps, and make sure you're playing the game right.
Why Your Client Intake Process Is Costing You Business (And How to Fix It)
A potential client calls. They get voicemail. They call the next firm. That's how most lost business happens at small firms — quietly, in the cracks of a process nobody designed. Here's how to fix it.
How to Actually Study for the LSAT: A Strategy That Works
The LSAT isn't a knowledge test. It's a skills test — and skills are built through deliberate, structured practice, not just doing a lot of questions. Here's how to study in a way that actually raises your score.
The Trust Account Mistakes That Get Small Law Firms in Trouble
Most trust accounting violations aren't about lawyers stealing client money. They're about good lawyers making sloppy administrative mistakes — and finding out the bar treats those mistakes very seriously. Here's what to watch for.
Should You Even Go to Law School? An Honest Look Before You Apply
The decision to go to law school is huge — financially, professionally, and personally. But almost nobody talks to pre-law students honestly about whether they should go in the first place. Here's a more direct conversation than you're probably used to.
How to Build a Referral Network That Actually Sends You Business
Every small firm owner says they want more referrals. Few actually build a system to get them. Here's how to do it deliberately — and what separates referral networks that work from ones that just sit on a contact list.
How to Compare Law School Offers and Negotiate Scholarships
The acceptance letter feels like the finish line. It's not. The decisions you make in the next few weeks — comparing offers, negotiating scholarships, and choosing where to enroll — will shape the next decade of your career and your finances.
Flat Fees, Hourly Billing, or Subscriptions? Choosing the Right Pricing Model for Your Law Firm
The billable hour built the modern legal industry. It also frustrates clients, punishes efficiency, and makes small firms harder to run. Here's how to think about pricing models — and which one might fit your firm best.
Should You Take a Gap Year Before Law School? An Honest Look at the Tradeoffs
The "straight-through" path from college to law school used to be the default. It's not anymore — and for good reason. Here's how to decide whether a gap year (or two) actually makes sense for you.
When (and How) to Hire Your First Associate at a Small Law Firm
Hiring your first associate can transform your firm — or it can cost you a year of profit and a lot of stress. The difference is whether you hire at the right time, for the right role, with a clear plan.
How to Write a Law School Personal Statement That Doesn't Sound Like Everyone Else's
Admissions readers go through thousands of personal statements every cycle. Most of them say the same things in the same ways. Here's how to write one that actually gets remembered — and helps your application instead of just filling a slot.
How Small Law Firms Can Compete with Bigger Firms Without a Bigger Budget
Small law firms are often out-resourced but not out-positioned. The firms that grow are the ones that lean into what makes them different — and stop trying to operate like a scaled-down version of a big firm.
What Pre-Law Students Actually Need to Do Before Applying to Law School
A great LSAT score opens doors — but it won't carry your application alone. Here's what most pre-law students overlook when preparing for law school, and how to make sure you're not one of them.
How to Improve Client Intake in a Small Law Firm
Learn how to improve client intake in a small law firm. Simple strategies to streamline processes and enhance client experience.
How to Write a Law School Personal Statement (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to write a strong law school personal statement step-by-step. Tips to structure your story and stand out in the application process.