Carley Beckum

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May 16, 2022 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: Prior Experience and Broad Education Pay Dividends, Says Skadden's Lauren S. Kramer

Welcome to Law.com's "How I Got Into Law School" series, which provides the next generation of law students with practical advice on the process…

By Carley Beckum

7 minute read

March 24, 2022 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: 'Take the LSAT More Than Once,' Says Blank Rome's Samantha Kovalyak

"I can't speak for every school, but a lot of schools will base scholarships off of your LSAT score. So while I don't think that your LSAT score is the be all, tell all of how well you will perform in law school, but the higher the score is, more likely than not, you will receive more scholarship money," says Samantha Kovalyak, associate at Blank Rome.

By Carley Beckum

11 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Law.com

Calling All Rising Stars In the Legal Industry: Join Us at Legalweek for Networking and Cocktails

Join ALM Young Professionals Network at Legalweek New York from March 9-10.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

February 15, 2022 | Law.com

How I Made It: Influencers Share The Law.com Stories That Were Most Impactful To Them From 2021

While we're well into 2022, Q1 is always a great period to reflect on the lessons and strides the legal industry made in the past year. This year,…

By Carley Beckum

3 minute read

January 21, 2022 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: 'Keep an Open Mind About Where You Want to Apply and What You Want to Focus on,' Says Wiley Rein's Kathleen Scott

"In general, my advice for those in law school is to just do all you can to keep all of your doors open," said Kathleen Scott, partner at Wiley Rein.

By Carley Beckum

5 minute read

January 07, 2022 | Law.com

Join Us For a Twitter Chat: What Do Attorneys REALLY Want In Office Culture?

What does law firm culture look like in 2022 as many firms grapple with when and how to return to the office? We'll be tackling this question and more in our first Twitter chat of 2022.

By Carley Beckum

1 minute read

December 21, 2021 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: 'The Student Body Is the Most Overlooked Feature of Every Law School,' Says Saul Ewing's Zachary M. Kimmel

"The student body is the most overlooked feature of every law school and represents both a means of forming lasting friendships and developing a professional network," said Zachary M. Kimmel, an associate at Saul, Ewing, Arnstein and Lehr.

By Carley Beckum

5 minute read

December 14, 2021 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: 'It's Worth Thinking About What You Want to Do [Post-Degree]' Says Skadden's Maya Florence

"It's worth thinking about if you know what you want to do. There are schools that make a lot of sense and are really great programs for particular things or for particular interests," said Maya Florence, a partner at Skadden.

By Carley Beckum

16 minute read

December 01, 2021 | Law.com

How I Got Into Law School: 'Law Schools Want to Know You Are in It for the Long-Run,' Says Current 1L Amanda Rudolf

"I think that law schools want to know that you are in it for the long-run and that you are really dedicated to this career path," said Amanda Rudolf, current 1L at Fordham University School of Law.

By Carley Beckum

4 minute read

October 27, 2021 | Law.com

Modern Mentoring: What Mentoring Programs Look Like In a Hybrid Workplace

Mentorship programs pose huge benefits for not only the mentee but also the mentors and law firms operating them. Amy Piccola of Saul, Ewing, Arnstein and Lehr details how her firm's program operates especially in the new hybrid workforce.

By Carley Beckum

2 minute read