How to Optimize Your Education

I was asked by a reader for recommendations on universities that specialize in “wealth management” or “investment banking” studies.

It is difficult to give specific recommendations as there are so many variables that go into the right choice for each different individual. Cost, courses offered, area of specialization, distance from home, friends, location, commute, extracurricular activities, etc. All these play a part in determining the best option for a student.

And, as she is based in Singapore, my direct knowledge of universities in the region is limited. If any readers have advice, please leave a comment.

However, I can provide a few general comments on where and what to study.

How to optimize your education and increase the probability of a successful career.

My examples are finance related, but the principles relate to any field of study.  (more…)

Improved M&A Job Opportunities?

An interesting point from The Conglomerate on the potential for increased activity in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

It might give some hope to law, finance, and accounting students reading this post.

A few very brief comments from my side: (more…)

Exam Writing Advice

Aimed at law school exam writers.

But it is equally applicable for any exam that involves practical application questions.

Questions that are typically found on accounting, finance, and tax exams as well as law.

To Mr. Kerr’s advice, I would add: (more…)

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Pondering a Career in Law?

Maybe now is not the time to do so.

The NALP — The Association for Legal Career Professionals published a report on Perspectives on Fall 2009 Law Student Recruiting. The conclusions are not great for those contemplating a law career. (more…)

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United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently visited two law schools in Florida. LegalTimes notes a few of Justice Thomas’s comments here and provides links to videos of his appearances.

Justice Thomas makes several good points. I believe they are equally relevant for law students and the general population.

My thoughts on his comments are below. (more…)

So You Want to be a Lawyer

The New York Times has a depressing tale for students considering a legal career in the United States.

While prospects seem bleak now, just a couple of years ago the profession had great potential. Why the shift?   (more…)

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