A Hidden Cost of Grad School Finance

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I’m currently pursuing a Masters degree online,  which I’m 2 months into (or 4 credits out of 48). In my first post about the experience, I jokingly compared the cost of going back …

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Five Ways Getting A Master’s Degree Can Help You Get To The Top Of The Corporate Ladder

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Sticking with a company may put your name on the list for new promotions, but it will not ensure that you make your way to upper management. Competition for high-level corporate jobs …

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Established and Proven Options for Alleviating Medical Education Debt

Are you sitting down? The average residency graduate has around $250k in medical school and/or education debt. Yes, a quarter of a million dollars! The constant rise in medical school tuition costs is not commensurate with wannabe-doctors’ ability to pay. …

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Women in STEM Career Fair: Fireside Chat with Society for Science CEO Maya Ajmera

Maya Ajmera is president and CEO of Society for Science and publisher of its award-winning magazine, Science News. She’s also the recipient of the 2020 National Science Board Public Service Award, recognized for her tremendous contribution to increasing the public’s …

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Urban, Suburban, or Rural Practice: Pros and Cons

For physicians, leaving training (whether that be residency or fellowship) signals a major shift in agency over one’s life. This may sound dramatic, but from medical school acceptance to matching, the geographic location of one’s posting is more often a …

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Navigating the First Year of Law School: 1L Timeline

The first month of 1L year is like a whirlwind—from trying to survive the Socratic Method to learning how to outline effectively to figuring out a study method that will land you on top of the curve. And while you are …

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Social Media and Your Legal Job Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

Searching for your next legal job is a job in itself. But with some help, you can use social media to your advantage in finding your next career step. From Clubhouse to Twitter, read on to see how social media tools …

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The Costs of Becoming Barred [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s no secret that becoming a lawyer isn’t a cheap endeavor, but one easily overlooked set of costs are those associated with the bar exam and bar membership. This infographic covers the expenses you should be prepared to cover, from the MPRE …

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Introducing Vault’s 2022 Top 100 Law Firms!

The results are in, and for the sixth straight year, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has clinched the No. 1 spot in the Vault Law 100, making it the most prestigious law firm yet again. At its heels is a …

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Tips for Selecting the Right Summer Associate Offer

Recruiting season is around the corner, and before you know it, you'll be considering various summer associate offers and making a decision about which firm's offer to accept. Although some firms may share certain similarities, there are a number of …

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