Grad Students in Flux: What to Do when Life Throws You a Curve Ball
A guest post by Christian Messer Gaitskill
Anyone who is in graduate school knows how vitally important a consistent support system can be during that process. But what happens when your support system bails on you? This article will provide some food for thought.
I have been very blessed in my life to have some amazing female role models. I have learned that my happiness does not depend on any person outside myself. I’ve been called Zena the Warrior Princess by friends because of my take-charge attitude and my reluctance to give up, no matter how challenging the situation might b...
Meet Florida Coastal School of Law 3L Student Anique Samuel
Born in the twin islands of Antigua & Barbuda, Anique immigrated to the U.S. in 2006 to pursue a college degree. After graduating from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, several advisers encouraged her to work in a law firm before attending law school.
“My experience working in the law firm was extremely rewarding because it enhanced my desire to become an attorney,” Anique says.
“When I entered law school, I didn’t know what to expect,” she admits. “I was told it was going to be super hard and competitive, and it certainly was, but with God and a very encouraging supp...
Spotlight on FCSL Student Georgia Lawrence
Born and raised in Jamaica, Georgia graduated from the University of South Florida in 2014 with a B.A. in Criminology and a Minor in International Studies. Soon after, she worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice helping to empower youth and unleash their full potential.
In 2015, she began law school and became involved in various activities. “My first year at FCSL was not a race, but a marathon,” Georgia said. “You have to push until you reach the finish line.”
Currently interning with the 4th Judicial Circuit, she is a member of FCSL’s Moot Court team and Florida’s Yo...
Idealist Grad Fairs
2016 Idealist Grad Fairs
Want to change the world? There's a degree for that.
The Idealist Grad Fairs connect individuals with graduate schools in fields such as public administration, international affairs, education, public policy, public interest law, social work, nonprofit management, glob
Bad reasons to go to grad school: Consider these red flags in your decision
Before we get to the bad reasons, it's important to note that people decide to apply to graduate school for many reasons. Among the best are when a graduate education:
is necessary for your desired professional field such as healthcare, law, teaching, and social work to name a few
can improve you
The REAL Perks of Graduate School
By Pinar Gurel and Ashley Rowland
Source: The REAL Perks of Graduate School from ASCB Compass Blog
keepcalmgraduateschoolLately graduate students and postdocs in the life sciences have been bombarded by articles, infographics, seminars, and blog posts describing the dire state of research fu
GMAT or GRE? A guide for the prospective grad school applicant
By Varsity Tutors
So you’ve decided to apply for grad school: You have your dream programs picked out and a copy of your transcript ready to send off. The last step you need to take is to complete a standardized exam so you get accepted.
But when it comes to these exams, which one should you
Questions Raised About 2 Items on SAT
Some SAT tutors who took the exam in May are raising questions about whether two items promoted stereotypes about women that may have hurt female students taking the test, The New York Times reported. Critics cited the theory of "stereotype threat," which holds that exposing people to a stereotype can hurt their performance. College Board officials deny that the items are problematic and say they found that female test takers in May did not score differently than they typically do.
One math question featured a chart showing that there are more boys than girls in math classes. Part of the wr...
Arizona Summit Receives WRBLSA Award Arizona Summit was recently awarded the 2016 Black Student Law Association Chapter Award at the
Western Region Black Law Students Association (WRBLSA)'s 48th annual convention held during the
first week of January in San Diego.
Charlotte School of Law AAMPLE®
If a lower LSAT score is hurting your chances of getting into law school, Charlotte School of
Law (CSL) offers the Alternative Admissions Model Program for Legal Education (AAMPLE), a
seven-week online class that helps prospective students prove they are able to handle a
demanding law school curriculum.
Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinics Florida Coastal Law's Practitioner Clinic is an innovative course offering students a chance
to work closely on pro bono cases with a practicing lawyer. Students are often invited to
work on these cases in the practitioner's office off campus, and the Clinics are offered as
two credits with an evening classroom component.
Center for Professional Development Arizona Summit's Center for Professional Development (CPD) is a full-service career counseling
and resource center that supports and assists students in all stages of the career planning
process, while helping employers fill their semester, summer, and permanent hiring needs.
Charlotte Law Compliance Certificate Program
Students with or without a legal background can pursue a career in the rapidly growing
field of compliance and ethics. Charlotte Law is one of the few law schools in the U.S.
offering a Corporate Compliance Certificate Programentirely online. It's an 18-week
platform that prepares students for the Compliance Certification Board exam.
Florida Coastal Law Offers LLM & Certificate in Logistics & Transportation Florida Coastal Law is the first law school in the U.S. to offer an onlineLL.M. Degree or
Certificate in Logistics & Transportation. Students in the 24-credit LL.M. or 12-credit
Certificate program gain expertise in global logistics and transportation law through
cutting-edge courses taught by attorneys and industry professionals online.
