Law School
Just thought I'd let y'all know my decision. I'm going to Tulane.
Some simple advice:
1) Outlines, outlines, outlines. Develop a reputation for getting good ones and you'll have your choice of study groups.
2) Choose your study group well and remember that you don't have to like them to study with them. Look for people who are reliable, unemotional, well-spoken and independent thinkers (pretty much in that order). Avoid the classroom jack-in-the-boxes at all costs.
3) It is not your responsibility to ensure that your drinking buddy has a spot in your study group. It doesn't have to be dog-eat-dog -- help him study separately if you want to -- but don't jeopardize your relationship with your study-mates.
4) Check your personal opinions and emotions at the examination door -- spot the issues, argue both sides logically and succinctly, and move on to the next issue.
5) Keep an open mind about what specialty you will pursue when you get out. Litigation is just a small slice of the pie. I entered a "boring" one-year-and-out specialty just to get some experience and, twenty years later, I've experienced a large part of the world on someone else's nickel and still enjoy the hell out of what I do.
Good luck!!!