The bar exam perpetuates systemic oppression, originally designed to exclude women and people of color from the legal profession. It encourages ineffective lawyering and exacerbates privilege gaps due to costly preparation expenses. The current format does not reflect real-world legal practice, suggesting a need for significant reform, such as the proposed NextGen exam.
To succeed in law school, there are steps to follow that can and will help you succeed. These steps include, but are not limited to: building
relationships with professors and other law students; outlining early; and actively networking.
This post provides a glossary of essential legal terms and abbreviations for incoming law students. It explains key concepts and advises students to consult resources like Black’s Law Dictionary for further clarification on legal terminology.
