This book does not deal with how to get good grades in law school, or how to go through the conventional articling process. There are plenty of books on that topic, some good, some not so good. I'll talk about many routes that have proven successful for me and other students I've met. I'll explain how to get in the innovative and creative mindset that allows you to come up with success paths of your own, and to recognize opportunities that will confront you virtually every day of your law school career. It is my belief that there is a great demand for the special skills possessed by law students, and an underused pool of talent available.
Law students can exploit their unique position to pave the way for their own success in law.
This is the subject of chapter 3, but the principles found there will be applied throughout the entire book. In chapter 6, I'll talk about how to make your own business as a paid law student, and how to use this enterprise as a wedge to split the veneer of the legal profession. Take an honest look at the system of legal education. Talk to lawyers, professors, and students. It's my hope that this book will help to change the way law students approach law school.