First Generation Law Students & Lawyers

First generation law students and lawyers face unique challenges and opportunities. At CSU|LAW, they are also not alone. In his August 28 Monday Morning Message, Dean Lee Fisher noted that this fall’s student body is made up of 70% of students who will be the first attorney in their family.

Here are some suggestions for resources to help any first generation law student feel supported and find their community:

Do This: Join the CSU|LAW First Generation Lawyers Organization (FGLO) or the ABA First-Gen Initiative, ABA student membership is free

Listen To This:

On Getting the Support You Need to Succeed as a First Generation Professional with Rukayatu Tijani – The Happy Lawyer Project [listen]

Tackling Law School as a First Generation Law Student – Dallas Women Lawyers Association [listen]

More Grit, Less ‘Polish.’ What It Means to Be a First Generation Lawyer – Law.com [listen]

Watch This: Thriving as a First-Generation Lawyer: From Law Student through the Practice of Law – ABA Young Lawyers Division [watch]

Read this:

Helping First-Generation Lawyers Thrive – Law Practice Today [read]

Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving As a New Lawyer [read]

Find more wellness resources on our guide – Mental Health and Well-Being – Resources for Law Students.  This week’s wellness posts sponsored by the CSU|LAW Wellness Committee.