From the Practice
Notes about how this practice works: who does the work, where I am admitted to practice, the tools clients use, and why you will not find reviews or testimonials here. These are not legal guides. For those, start on the blog’s main page.
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Why I Retired Client Testimonials From My Website
I took down every client testimonial on this site. Schools’ lawyers read it, and no school wants to become a bullet point here.
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Admitted in All Three of Illinois’s Federal Districts: What the Central District Changes for Downstate Students
Now admitted in all three Illinois federal district courts. What Central District admission changes for downstate students, and what it does not.
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My Practice Now Runs on Clio — Including a Buy Now, Pay Later Option
My practice now runs on Clio: a secure client portal, online payments, and a buy now, pay later option for legal fees.
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A Students’ Lawyer Is Now on Facebook
A Students’ Lawyer is now on Facebook. New guides, deadline reminders and rule changes will be posted there and here on the blog.
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Northern District of Illinois Admission: What It Changes for Chicago-Area Students
What admission to the Northern District of Illinois general bar changes for Chicago-area students — and what it does not.
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The Nicest Email I Got This Week Came From Opposing Counsel
As a matter wrapped up this week, the lawyer on the other side sent a kind closing note. Why that surprised me is the point.
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Why I Pulled an All-Nighter This Week (Again)
Student matters run on the school’s calendar — windows of three to ten business days. What an all-nighter in this practice actually looks like.
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Meet Ben Jones
Ben Jones has joined A Students’ Lawyer to help with intake and client follow-up. He knows the world my clients live in.
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Colorado Has No Pro Hac Vice. Here’s What That Means If You’re a Student in Colorado.
The District of Colorado does not allow pro hac vice admission. For students with federal claims against Colorado schools, that changes who can file.