Bianca Jordan, Esq., MBA’s Post

This is a great question that highlights a very important topic - can you start your law practice right out of law school? The short answer, yes! For me personally, I worked at another firm for 4.5 years before I opened up Goody Law Group, LLP, I landed this job a couple of months after I took the bar exam, and at this point, I had given no thought to the possibility of owning my firm. Looking back, would I have started my firm right away? Probably not. Those 4.5 years I spent at another firm gave me a lot of valuable experience and insight which laid the foundation for Goody Law Group! To answer whether I recommend starting your own firm right out of law school, it really just depends. If you have a clear vision in mind of your firm, your practice area, and you have the resources to get there, then go for it. Otherwise, there is no harm in getting experience at other law firms first. Take the time you need before launching! It's never too late to start your own firm. It will be the perfect time for you based on your journey and where you're at. Trust and enjoy the process! 🤍 _________ #lawstudents #tipsforlawstudents #aspiringlawyer

Saw on the LI today that an old friend made partner at her law firm. Three things: (1) Once upon a time we got fired together; out of the blue (at least to us) on sequential Fridays the firm just let go all its mid level associates. She’d been at the firm as a paralegal, during law school, and then up to 5th year. We all got cut within 3 weeks of each other. I am so proud of you. (2) a number of lessons learned here. Not just that any lawyer at any level is fungible and expendable. It’s that you can be at a place for a decade, get cut, take a blow to the chin, get up and not only have it be okay…but have it be BETTER. (3) as a young lawyer you never think you’ll see the days when your 1L or first year friends make partner. It seems unfathomably far away. In real life though, it happens fast, relatively, and is so weird when it does.

What better way to start summer than with a little basement decluttering? Among a trove of forgotten treasures, I stumbled upon some old law school textbooks. If you went to law school around the same time as me, you'll recall the familiar routine of marking up cases with highlighters, each color reserved for a specific element: facts, issues, holdings, and reasoning. Personally, I always highlighted the facts in pink. As I flipped through those colorful textbook pages, I was reminded why I love practicing law: It forces us to find the facts, what we know for sure. It’s harder and harder to do these days, but finding the facts is a skill that should not be overlooked. So here's my advice: in everything you do—be it the positions you take, the companies you work for, or the people you associate with—find the facts. Maybe even highlight them in pink.

Learning Never Stops: The Value of Courtroom Observation for Lawyers As lawyers, we often remind law students to use their free time to go to court and watch experienced attorneys in action—whether they’re arguing dispositive motions or presenting at trial. But honestly, this practice shouldn’t stop once we’re out of law school. No matter how seasoned we are, there is always something new to learn from our peers. Watching other trial lawyers can provide invaluable insights. Some may excel at picking a jury, while others might have a knack for cross-examination. Each lawyer brings a unique approach to the courtroom, and by observing these techniques, we can all improve our craft. Yet, amidst all this learning, it’s crucial to remember to be ourselves. Authenticity is a powerful tool in the courtroom. While we can learn techniques and strategies from others, the most compelling lawyers are those who bring their genuine selves to their practice. #TrialLawyers #ContinuousLearning #LegalCommunity #BeYourself #MiamiDefense #MiamiCriminalDefense #CourtroomExperience #ProfessionalDevelopment #LegalInsights #miamidefense #criminaldefense

What I wish I knew back then if I could re-do law school... 📖 Spend less time on the case reading. Yes, case reading is crucial, but sometimes we get lost in the weeds. Focus on understanding the major legal concepts first, then analyze the specifics. Tip ➡️ use outlines, briefs, and even outside resources to help you understand the overall framework! 📝 Less time in study groups, more time on my outline. Study groups can be amazing, but only if you have questions and an agenda prepped beforehand. Otherwise, it can turn into a fun (but not so productive) social hour! 🤍 Believe in yourself! This is my most important tip. Everyone starts law school at the same baseline. It's not a competition. Block out the noise, trust your intuition, and trust where you are in your journey. You've got this. Are you about to start law school and feeling overwhelmed? Drop your biggest law school worry in the comments and let's chat about it. _________ #lawschooltips #tipsforlawstudents #lawyermotivation #aspiringlawyer #futurelawyer #legaljourney 

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