Friday Links: Networking, Studying, Recommendation Letters and More!

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Still waiting for your October LSAT score? Pass the time by catching up with some of this week’s top stories about legal education. Happy Reading!

Network ‘Yer Face Off! (Legal Skills Prof Blog)

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Legal Skills Prof Blog has some great advice for law students hoping to secure a job upon graduation. It’s all about networking!

The Shift Toward Law School Specialization(The New York Times Deal Book Blog)

Are general professional degrees in law a thing of the past? Find out how law schools are restructuring their curriculums to allow for increased specialization.

The Short on Long-Term Planning: Go to the Sources, and Here They Are (jdMission)

Want to know what makes for a strong law school application? Here are some answers from admissions officers at Yale, Michigan, and Columbia.

The Three Little Questions for Exam Studying (Law School Academic Support Blog)

If you’re in law school, you’ve probably already realized that exams are just around the corner. Here is some advice for time management and ways to be more efficient and effective in your studies.

How Grad School Applicants Can Deal With Negative Recommendation Letters (U.S. News Education)

Though negative recommendation letters can be a major red flag for admissions officers, it does not necessarily mean the end of your admissions chances.