LAW Adjusting to Law School

Resources and information to help first year students adjust to law school at the University of Calgary.

Videos

Students at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law created this video warning their 16 year old selves about law school for the 2012 Law Show.

Dear Me, Don't Go to Law School

Blog Postings and Other Sources of Advice

Blogs and forums

There are many legal blogs in Canada and the United States that will allow you to remain aware of legal developments in the two countries. SLAW is one of the most respected legal blogs in Canada. There are only a few blogs and discussion forums written specifically for law students - a handful of which are listed here.

Law Podcasts

In addition to popular law blogs, there are now many popular and well known legal podcasts about all facets of the law including legal issues and law school survival.

Law School Toolbox Podcast
The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, they offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.
ABA Law Student Podcast
Presented by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division, the ABA Law Student Podcast covers issues that affect law students, law schools, and recent grads.
IdeaBlawg’s Podcast of the Canadian Criminal Code
Lisa Silver covers one section of the Criminal Code of Canada per podcast. Each edition generally includes a overview of section’s history, major cases that consider it, and a general discussion of its significance.
Lawyered
Lawyered is a bi-weekly, independent podcast series that takes a critical look at current Canadian legal issues. Each episode features a conversation with a different legal professional who provides their insight on recent developments in their area of practice.