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Dear JD2B

Dear JD2B
My Professor Sucks

There’s an insane professor at my law school. Believe me…he acts weird and works himself into a rage if someone so much as sneezes. This is ridiculous! What should I do? Every class with him is a nightmare. We are not in kindergarten anymore. Help!

CC
posted 2007-06-04 04:49:51

Dear CC,

I hope you’re exaggerating when you say that your professor “works himself into a rage if someone so much as sneezes.” If your professor is absolutely impossible to deal with, I would advise you to drop out of the class, wait a term, and see if you can take the same course with another professor whose personality meshes better with yours. If it’s too late in the term to drop the class, just hang in there as best you can. Try not to take things too personally. Remember that you only have to withstand his company for a couple more months. After that, you will be free. Best of luck.

Dear JD2B
Law School Rankings

My law school has been ranked at the bottom of the second tier in the U.S. News rankings. Do you think this will really matter when I go on interviews? Are these rankings really significant??? Will this in any way affect my legal career?

Confused Law Student
posted 2007-05-21 02:02:48

Dear Confused Law Student,

Firms base their hiring decisions on many different factors. Yes, if you are a new graduate, your school ranking and your performance at that school will weigh heavily on whether you are accepted or not. However, hiring partners will also review your previous work experience and transferable skills. If you have held a position as a summer associate, legal intern, or judicial clerk and have received positive performance reviews, hiring partners will know that you have had real-life experience. Office experience and experience interacting with clientele are just as important as, if not more important than, where you went to school.

Dear JD2B
LSAT

I am taking the LSAT this June. As the big day comes closer, I’m getting really panicky and nervous. Could you give me some tips for keeping my stress and tension levels low?

Pre-law student
posted 2007-05-18 07:04:45

Dear Pre-law student,

If you’re anxious going into the LSAT, you’ll be taking the test with a muddled mind. Chances are you won’t be able to process what you are reading, which will adversely affect your performance. Here are a few tips that have helped me over the years: 1) Do not cram. Space out your studying sessions so that you have time to process and review material.2) Eat breakfast before the exam.3) Exercise regularly before the test. Go for a jog, lift some weights, do some yoga, and breathe.4) Get a good night’s sleep.5) Make sure you have a clear understanding of the test directions.6) Hang out with friends the night before and have a good laugh. Although the LSAT is a major determining factor in terms of which school ultimately accepts you, schools will also concentrate on your GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and interview. I hope this reminder will alleviate some of your anxiety.