Law School Pedagogy

Hi everyone,

When I was in law school, I often wondered why law is taught the way it is instead of incorporating an apprentice-style of teaching that was common before Harvard Law School and other traditional law schools switched the focus from the practice of law to the theory of law.

To read an interesting article about the way law is taught, please go to this link: New book emphasizes role of pedagogy in law schools | Inside Higher Ed

Also, if you haven't already done so, please check out my new business website, www.WritingandEditingToday.com and enter your email to receive your Top Ten Career Tips.

Thanks!

Gina

Gina Akao: Locks of Love Haircut

Hi everyone! I'm donating my hair to Locks of Love! Many thanks to Emily Avila for giving me such a great haircut! For more information about donating your hair, please go to www.locksoflove.org. Don't forget to subscribe to my author blog, www.GinaAkao.com to receive your free gift!

Here is the before picture:

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Have a great day!

Gina

Gina Akao: My Author Hub

Hi everyone,

Check out the link to my Toastmasters speech about My Author Hub!

Here are a few key points from my speech:

1. If you have a passion, talent, business, or book to promote, a blog is an affordable and easy way to get the word out to your audience.
2. You can create a blog in a few hours for free on Google Blogger or www.WordPress.com.
3. If you would like to create a personal brand, you can buy a domain name for your blog. Domains cost anywhere from about $10 on www.GoDaddy.com or you can buy one directly on WordPress.com for $18 per year. The domain is integrated with your WordPress site, and goes live within as little as a few hours.
4. Link your blog to social media. This connects you with friends who can help you share your ideas and connect you to future clients.
5. Encourage people to subscribe to your blog by offering a free gift.
6. If you're not tech savvy, you can enlist the help of a virtual assistant to set up your blog for you. If you would like me to help you, please contact me here.

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Have a great day,

Gina

Buy "Tales of the Law School Dropout" today!

Six years in the making, and the moment is finally here: my e-book, "Tales of a Law School Dropout" is available on Amazon.com! Get your copy today for $9.99!

You can find my book by going to Amazon.com and typing in "Gina Akao," or you can go directly to the link here:

You don't have to own a Kindle to read the e-book. Just download the Kindle for PC for free here:

If you have a smart phone, you can also download the free Kindle app and read the book that way.

If you have ever contemplated becoming a lawyer or have ever tried a career path that didn't quite fit, this is the book for you.

I would love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to message me on facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube.

Happy reading!

Gina

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Tales of a Law School Dropout e-Book Launch Date

Early Book Review

Hi everyone,

I hope you are having a fabulous new year so far! My book, "Tales of a Law School Dropout," is in its final stages of editing and will be available on Amazon Kindle soon.

I have been sending my book out for some early book reviews/blurbs for the back of the book, etc. Here is a sneak preview below!

Like a lot of law students, Gina Akao didn’t do nearly enough research before deciding to go to law school. But unlike a lot of law students, Gina did make the honest and courageous decision to leave law school when she become convinced that becoming a lawyer wasn’t a path that would lead to career happiness. By chronicling in detail her journey into, and out of, law school, Gina’s story reinforces the critical career advice, first uttered by Socrates, that anyone in or considering law school should take to heart: “Know Thyself.”

– Deborah Schneider, Esq, co-author of Should You Really Be A Lawyer? The Guide to Smart Career Choices Before, During and After Law School.

Happy New Year!
Gina
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Light at the End of the Tunnel

My sister took the LSAT today, and endured 4.5 hours of cruel and unusual punishment that only pre-law students can appreciate. She told me her brain is tired, which is a feeling I am sure she will revisit once she goes to law school. Unlike me, I think my sister will be a good fit for law, considering she had the gumption to sue the IRS. Watch out, legal world, another Akao is on the way!

Is the pain worth it?

I recently interviewed a friend of mine, Doug MacLean. Like me, he was a fellow English major from UNR, but unlike me, he had a specific reason for attending law school. Four years ago, I had helped Doug with his personal statement to Georgetown. Not only did he get in, he excelled. Doug is now in Japan for a year on a Fulbright, studying exactly what he wanted to: international women's humans rights. Doug told me that many professors in the legal world agree OneL is "pedagogically bankrupt," but are unwilling to do anything about it. I translate this to mean that there is absolutely no reason why law schools across the country have to make learning law so hard for first year students. Will the system ever change? I hope so.

Is there light at the end of the tunnel? For advocates like Doug, absolutely. Is studying law uncomfortable? Most definitely, yes. Is it worth it for some? For sure, yes.

If you are thinking about law school or in the process of applying, my advice to you is this: write down your goals and be specific. Include those goals in your personal statement. Years later when you look back at that document, you will see why the pain was worth it! Or, if you're like me, you will find a passion that doesn't require so much suffering.

Cheers, Gina