Deborah Sanders

Deborah Sanders is a contributing writer for National Jurist, covering legal education, student life, and career trends in the legal profession. With a background in journalism and public relations, she brings a clear, informed voice to topics that matter to law students and educators alike. Her work reflects a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s legal community.

Bar Exam Advice

Letter of gratitude to that last bar exam that crushed me

I thought about you today, but only with fondness, not for you — you have become weirdly...

Bar Exam Advice

Bar exam mindset examines do or do not, no try

“No! Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” I must admit I never knew this...

Legal News

Retaking the bar? How to harness your greatness

You lost contact with your greatness. I know. It’s been a while since you walked about with...

Legal News

The bar exam is only one of many increments

A couple of days ago, I saw a graphic of a bunny sitting on a log comforting...

Legal News

The bar exam: Let the torch light your own way

Throughout undergrad and law school, I used to joke that I felt like there was a guy...

Legal Careers

Failing the bar is a momentary blip

New lawyering relies very little on your legal education or your bar exam preparation. Instead, it requires drawing on the vault of life experiences you have earned, your abilities as a competent person, and the "idea" that someone gave you a license.

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