Tagged: career

Killer Show: BU Law Alum John Barylick on the Station Nightclub Fire

December 28, 2016 at 4:44 pm

On November 30th, BU Law alum and professor John Barylick gave a presentation about the Station Nightclub fire in Rhode Island. Barylick’s firm co-lead the plaintiff team that represented all the victims in the civil litigation. The talk was fascinating and a remarkable representation of the power of well-conducted research and dedication to finding justice […]

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‘Here I am (at court), to speak what I do know’

April 8, 2016 at 6:34 pm

Today, I argued my first case beyond the immediate suburbs, as well as my first case in criminal court. Though the learning curve was steep, I was well-prepared, thanks to the diligent supervision of my Victim Rights Law Center supervisor and my education at BU Law. This was my first case before a district court. Previously, I have argued […]

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But what if I don’t want to be a lawyer?

November 16, 2015 at 3:57 pm

After I trudged through the grueling task that is OCI, I found myself sitting without an offer but chock full of uncertainty. Both at OCI and throughout my 1L year, I had heard countless professionals gush about the satisfaction and joy they got from their firm, government, and public interest jobs. They relished in the […]

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Find your in, and seize it

September 17, 2015 at 12:03 pm

Recently, I attended a dinner and panel discussion hosted by the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court. This organization, a professional group of attorneys and judges, holds monthly gatherings for socialization, education, and networking. The event was classy, educational, and a great opportunity to meet some amazing people. Now, there’s a substantial waiting list […]

By margolis | Posted in Extracurriculars, In the Community, Jobs/Internships, Social Life/Boston, Uncategorized | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

30 and flirty and thriving — for real

March 30, 2015 at 11:35 am

My 30th birthday is tomorrow, and I’ll be at school, presenting a mock trial for 25% of my Trial Advocacy grade. Being 30 and in law school isn’t the typical plan. It certainly wasn’t mine. I recently rewatched “13 Going on 30,” and let’s just say my plans at 13 were a lot like young Jennifer […]

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