As you start your legal career in law school you soon realize that image does in fact matter. If you want to be seen as a professional and be taken seriously you have to look the part. This is especially important if you have an interview for an internship or job, or if you have a networking event or function to attend.
I would like to share with the female APALSA members this wonderful site. My mentor told me about this site the summer before I started law school. Some of the items mentioned are outside the price-range of most law students, but they do offer great tips on how a professional woman should be dressing and carrying herself. Do check it out!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Congratulations to Judge Jacqueline Nguyen!
On Thursday, President Obama nominated Jacqueline H. Nguyen to the United States Court of Appels for the ninth circuit.
To learn more about Judge Nguyen, take a look at this article from Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP).
To learn more about Judge Nguyen, take a look at this article from Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP).
I haven't had any graded assignments yet, so I don't know how well I'm doing...
Is that what you're thinking? Are you the type of student who tracks his or her progress through assignments from the teacher? If you are, law school must be driving you nuts now. We are one month into the semester. And some students have midterms in the next few weeks. If you want to track your progress you've got to take the initiative and do it yourself. The best way to do that is to get a hold of past exams!
Past exams are helpful in many ways. Past exams from your professors tell you what they're exam style is, which allows you to start writing and thinking in that style. Past exams are also great practice tools. Just because you know the elements to battery or assault does not necessarily mean you know how to apply those elements to a new fact pattern. It's very important in law school to practice your analysis. If you can't express yourself well to another person then it doesn't matter what you know.
And where can you find past exams? The library has a collection of past papers sorted by professors. Look under the Quick Links column and you'll see it. Professor Zusman from the Academic Achievement Program also has pass exams. And of course, ask your professors! They are there to help you as best as they can. They want you to succeed.
After you've taken a past exam, take note of which parts you had problems with. Go to your professor and ask him or her to look it over. I cannot stress how important it is to get teacher-feedback! These are the people who are grading your work. You want to know what they want from you.
Well, I hope this has been helpful! If there are any questions you want us to tackle, contact us.
Past exams are helpful in many ways. Past exams from your professors tell you what they're exam style is, which allows you to start writing and thinking in that style. Past exams are also great practice tools. Just because you know the elements to battery or assault does not necessarily mean you know how to apply those elements to a new fact pattern. It's very important in law school to practice your analysis. If you can't express yourself well to another person then it doesn't matter what you know.
And where can you find past exams? The library has a collection of past papers sorted by professors. Look under the Quick Links column and you'll see it. Professor Zusman from the Academic Achievement Program also has pass exams. And of course, ask your professors! They are there to help you as best as they can. They want you to succeed.
After you've taken a past exam, take note of which parts you had problems with. Go to your professor and ask him or her to look it over. I cannot stress how important it is to get teacher-feedback! These are the people who are grading your work. You want to know what they want from you.
Well, I hope this has been helpful! If there are any questions you want us to tackle, contact us.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
TEN Tickets to the NAPABA-MN Gala on Mitchell
William Mitchell has purchased ten tickets for students to attend the Annual NAPABA-MN Gala on October 6th. If you will like to be one of the ten lucky students attending the event for free, sign-up up at the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The 2011 Welcome Reception for New & Returning Multicultural Students
Remember that Reception I mentioned two posts back? Well, here's the link with highlights and photos from the event. Do check out the photos! They were taken by our Assistant Dean and Director of Multicultural Affairs, Lawrencina Mason Oramalu.
And of course, special thanks to Sharon Van Leer and Beryl Rourke for coordinating this event!
And of course, special thanks to Sharon Van Leer and Beryl Rourke for coordinating this event!
Furthering A Culture of Respect CLE
On Wednesday, November 9th, the University of St. Thomas School of Law is hosting a CLE event that might interest some of you. William Mitchell's very own Judge Edward Touissaint will be one of the moderators at the event.
But what is a CLE? CLE stands for continuing legal education. In some states, CLE participation is required of an attorney to maintain his or her license to practice law.
If you're interested in attending, please click on the link and register.
But what is a CLE? CLE stands for continuing legal education. In some states, CLE participation is required of an attorney to maintain his or her license to practice law.
If you're interested in attending, please click on the link and register.
Networking Tip #1
Last night, the Office of Multicultural Affairs had its Welcome Reception for New & Returning Students. And it was a great! Returning students chatted with 1Ls and offered advice on classes and professors. Professors and deans were also there to welcome the new students. It makes me happy to see how William Mitchell continues to be diverse and culturally inclusive. Many of our multicultural alumni attended last night, and they also offered this advice (or warning!) to the 1Ls:
Events like these are great for networking. In fact, it's the primary purpose. Law students forget that other than reading for classes, briefing and outlining that we need to think about life after law school. The economy still isn't doing too well, and so it's difficult to land a job after graduation. This means putting yourself out there!
One useful tool to aid you in networking is a business card. It contains your contact information in a sleek little hard-copy format. How do you go about getting business cards? Go to Career Services and ask them about it. When I had my cards made last year, the school used the company below.
Rapid Printing, Inc.
2520 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 644-9766
debbie@rapit.com
Today is the day you start looking for a job!
Events like these are great for networking. In fact, it's the primary purpose. Law students forget that other than reading for classes, briefing and outlining that we need to think about life after law school. The economy still isn't doing too well, and so it's difficult to land a job after graduation. This means putting yourself out there!
One useful tool to aid you in networking is a business card. It contains your contact information in a sleek little hard-copy format. How do you go about getting business cards? Go to Career Services and ask them about it. When I had my cards made last year, the school used the company below.
Rapid Printing, Inc.
2520 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 644-9766
debbie@rapit.com
I hope this has been helpful. APALSA wants its students to be successful and competitive, so keep checking the website for more useful tips! If you want us to cover something specific, email us!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
APALSA's Annual Welcome Dinner: The 2011 Edition
Last Saturday, APALSA held its Annual Welcome Dinner at Mai Village Restaurant in St. Paul. In attendance were 1Ls, returning students, alumni, professors, and deans from the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The event was a great success! We had great conversations over delicious Vietnamese-styled dishes.
If you weren't able to attend the event, do not fret. Check your inbox, the Docket or this blog for event updates. Don't miss out on our other events this year!
Below are some pictures from the event. I apologize for not having more pictures. Once we kick-started the event it was really difficult to tear away from the conversations.
If you weren't able to attend the event, do not fret. Check your inbox, the Docket or this blog for event updates. Don't miss out on our other events this year!
Below are some pictures from the event. I apologize for not having more pictures. Once we kick-started the event it was really difficult to tear away from the conversations.
Education Forum on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
On Saturday, October 1st, the Minnesota Department of Education and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans are having a community forum on the hidden educational achievement gap for Asian Pacific students of Minnesota.
I encourage students to attend the event and learn about a major issue that is affecting the Asian Pacific community in Minnesota.
For more information, please click here. And don't forget to RSVP!
I encourage students to attend the event and learn about a major issue that is affecting the Asian Pacific community in Minnesota.
For more information, please click here. And don't forget to RSVP!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Annual Multicultural Mixer 2011!
Come join several of Mitchell’s multicultural groups for an evening of fun at Salut American Bar on Grand Avenue! Multicultural groups, including BLSA, APALSA, NAPSLA, LLSA, Golf Club, Construction Law, Delta Theta Phi will be joining together to provide free appetizers and beverages.
So come enjoy an afternoon of fun and get to know other Mitchell students. We will be there from 3PM-6PM this Friday, September 23, 2011.
So come enjoy an afternoon of fun and get to know other Mitchell students. We will be there from 3PM-6PM this Friday, September 23, 2011.
2011 NAPABA-MN Annual Gala
The NAPABA-MN Gala is on Thursday, October 6th. This is a great opportunity for students to meet and network with attorneys and to get involved with APIA legal community in the Twin Cities. I highly encourage students to attend the event.
The cost of admittance for students is $25 (which covers NAPABA-MN's annual membership fee).
For more information about the event, click here.
It's a new academic year!
Dear followers!
It is my honor to introduce to you the APALSA board of 2011-2012:
President: Christina Wong
Vice-President: Keecha Chang
Treasurer: Laura Bantle
Secretary: Mari Kempton
1L Representatives: Joseph Koe & Khoi Nguyen
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