When we think of career guidance and support we tend to think of mentors – seasoned veterans willing to impart wisdom on an ongoing basis. But to be successful at your law firm, you need…

An international summer experience provides you with an opportunity for exposure to another culture while you’re assessing whether overseas legal work is a good fit for you. During a summer abroad you will find…

Ideally, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with an admission officer from all of the law schools that you are interested in.  Time, money and travel may be an issue if you…

Blueprint JD is delighted to speak with Morris Parker, an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) at the United States Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of Virginia.  Mr. Parker provides insider insight for a law…

As summarized in my last post, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently heard oral arguments on two pivotal cases involving the right to marry and the role of state and federal governments in same-sex…

This week, the United States Supreme Court heard two cases regarding the fundamental right to marry and the role of state and federal governments in same-sex unions. However, before you dive into the oral…

Blueprint JD is pleased to feature an interview with attorney Richard Renner.  Mr. Renner’s wealth of experience as a solo practioner makes him an incredible resource for those law students contemplating hanging their own…

Blueprint JD is delighted to speak with Annie Kim, Assistant Dean for Public Service at the University of Virginia School of Law. Dean Kim shared with us her thoughts on successfully pursuing a career…

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) has long existed in the background of the common law tradition. The enactment of arbitration laws in the 1920s, such as the Federal Arbitration Act of 1925 and…