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Can Law Students Use MySpace Effectively?
Should young professionals have a MySpace page? Not long ago, I recommended that law students delete their MySpace page. But I recently read on MyShingle and LexBlog about Anicia M. Ogonosky (pictured...
View ArticleWeb 2.0 for Law Students
Traditionally, the practice of law is slow to adopt technology. Maybe attorneys are too busy to learn about new technology. Maybe they are extra cautious because mistakes could lead to catastrophies...
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How to Open Files Saved in the Wrong Format
It’s annoying to have a file in a format that your software can’t read. For example, someone sent you a WordPerfect file and you want to convert it to Microsoft Word format. How do you open the file if...
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How to Resize Pictures Easily
Gone are the days when you need special software to resize your photos or graphic files. Now you can do it easily with this simple online website: PicResize.com. How It Works It’s simple: Pick any...
View ArticleHow to Search Only Law School Websites
CALI’s Prelaw Blog announced that CALI created a webpage that uses Google to search all 188 ABA law schools. That is, you can do a search that only scans the law schools’ websites. This might be a...
View ArticleTips for Studying to Music in Law School
For students who like to listen to music while studying, here are some tips for better iTunes listening, free online music, and great new websites that introduce you to new music you will love. Better...
View ArticleHow Law Students Use Podcasts to Get Ahead
In law school, time is tight. So many law students find listening to podcasts are an enjoyable and relaxed way to reinforce what they are learning — or learn a new topic. Here is an introduction to...
View ArticleSearch Google Using WestLaw Operators
Have you ever wanted to search Google by excluding certain words, using “and” and “or” between words, or controlling your search in other ways like you can do on WestLaw? Many people are surprised to...
View ArticleGreat Resource for Mac Law School Students
If you are a law student using a mac, you will probably enjoy many of the useful tips at Mac Law Student. Law students with a Mac often feel like the minority. They shouldn’t. Here are a number of...
View ArticleWays to Stop Annoying People on Instant Messaging
Law students are professionals, but drawing the line between formal and informal can be difficult with technology such as instant messaging (IM). The problem is also present in e-mail, because the...
View ArticleWays Twitter Can Improve Law School Life
Update: For more information about Twitter, I highly recommend Caroline Middlebrook’s Guide to Twitter. Wondering why everyone’s abuzz about the potential of Twitter? Chris Brogan offers 5 reasons why...
View ArticleSee if Anyone In Your E-mail is on MySpace, LinkedIn, Friendster, or Similar...
Many law students use LinkedIn for professional networking and MySpace for social networking. Law students also use a number of other similar services. Wouldn’t it be great to view the pages of all...
View ArticleWhat is Your Online Reputation?
In the old days, a cowboy could ride into town and no one knew if he was honest or a bank robber. Today, anyone can Google someone’s name to see what has been written about or by the person, and...
View ArticleBackup Your Computer Before Final Exams
Losing your class notes before law school final exams could be tragic. Law students interested in free backup solutions can go here: How to Backup Your Documents Online for Free. Scroll to the bottom...
View ArticleHow to Send a Cell Phone Text Message (SMS) From Your Computer For Free
Want to send a cell phone text message (SMS) from your computer? It’s easy, and free! And you can do it here. Imagine you are sitting in your law school class. You think of something you need to tell...
View ArticleBlog and Podcast for Law School Hopefuls
Do you have friends who want to go to law school? They may enjoy the new LSAT Blog or the Princeton Review Podcasts.
View ArticleYou Can Listen to Law School Cases on Your iPod
Tired of reading your law school cases? Or maybe you just want to reinforce what you read. Now you can listen to cases on your iPod. Just download the audio file of cases in your law school casebook at...
View ArticleLawyer Marketing Service: Top Lawyers of America
Marketing skills are important to law students and new lawyers. This article will review one online advertising option for lawyers providing legal services: TopLawyersofAmerica.com. Top Lawyers of...
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Reduce Your Time Online with an RSS Reader
Law students, like lawyers, have busy lives and a shortage of free time. That’s why this little tip to save time online is so helpful. You may have wondered what RSS or this symbol means. It means the...
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How to Market Your Website or Blog with Zookoda
Law students and attorneys are increasingly recognizing the value of having blogs. Those with blogs or even just a website might be interested in a free, new service that enables bloggers to send a...
View ArticleWhy Do Some Law Students Have a Blog?
UPDATE: Real Lawyers Have Blogs says that one law school graduate landed a job with a large firm by blogging. NOTE: If you are a law student or attorney with a blog, please see the offer to promote...
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Best Law School Notetaking Software (for PC)
After my first law school semester, a friend tried to convince me to leave Microsoft Word and instead take notes with Microsoft OneNote 2003 (Old Version). I refused. Finally, I decided to give OneNote...
View ArticleBest Facebook Applications
Facebook.com has many excellent applications. The best Facebook applications are featured and reviewed at www.BestFacebookApplications.com. If you are a Facebook.com fan who uses facebook applications,...
View ArticleLaw School has Law Student Blog Directory
Regent University School of Law has a web page listing its law students’ blogs. This was the first time I had seen a law school that published a list of blogs run by its law students. Does your law...
View ArticleFrugal Law Student Wins Law School Blog Contest
The Frugal Law Student blog won the Law School division of the ABA’s blog contest, “Top 100 law blogs in the country.” But the contest was not without drama. The Frugal Law Student blog won the contest...
View Article5 Blogs for Law Students
This article was submitted by a guest author, listed at the end of this article. It’s that time of year again—back to school. Soon, you’ll be up to your nose in coursework, with little or no time for...
View ArticleClio Review – Clio Law Firm Software Online
November 2013 Clio Review Click here to view the embedded video. Below is a review of Clio updated in November, 2012, followed by an old review from 2009. The 2009 Clio review has become obsolete due...
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Easy Legal Billing Overview | Software for Attorneys
Occasionally I try out new law firm software in hopes of finding one I actually like. Most law firm software is viewed as a necessary evil: old, cumbersome, and frustrating. This is a review of Easy...
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LinkedIn for Law Students
Should law students use LinkedIn? Similar to the ways that law students can stay connected on Facebook, LinkedIn provides new attorneys opportunities to stay connected and expand their network as they...
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PACER vs. ECF: The Difference between District Court Case Systems
Attorneys, law students, and the public often ask about the difference between the federal district court’s two online computer systems that allow access to court documents: PACER and ECF. In short,...
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