Surthriving Law School (and beyond...): An essential guide to surviving and thriving on your legal (and life) journey

Book Synopsis: Have you ever… Felt anxious, stressed or overwhelmed about law school? Worried about paying off your student loan debt? Missed workouts, meals or calls to loved ones because of studying or finishing “one more thing”?

As a former BigLaw associate (and current in-house counsel), I've had to find better ways of managing the stress and anxiety of law school, getting a job, passing the bar exam, working at large law firms, and paying off over $200,000 in law school loans. I wrote this book to share tools, tips and insights from my own journey in law (and life) to help YOU on yours.

This essential “surthrival guide” includes:

• The Surthrival Toolbox - tools that you can start using TODAY to survive & thrive
• Interviewing Guide - unique perspective on how to best prepare and maximize your odds of success
• Life After Law School - advice on everything from taking the bar exam, working in BigLaw, and changing firms to going in-house
• Partner Perspectives - current and former BigLaw partners provide their candid views on what it’s really like once you’ve actually made it
• Beyond BigLaw - guest contributors offer insight on clerkships, government service, public interest law, smaller firms, SoloLaw and startup life
• Plus custom worksheets, tools & templates not found ANYWHERE else!

About The Author

W. Adam Hunt worked as an associate at a Vault Top 5 law firm following his graduation from Northwestern Law. He has held various in-house counsel roles since 2014, and is passionate about helping law students and legal professionals achieve greater well-being in their own lives.

*100% of all proceeds received by the author from sales of this book are being donated to SEO Law, a program of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supplemental educational and career support to young people from underserved and underrepresented communities.

What current law students are saying about Surthriving Law School (and beyond…)

• “Most of the popular law school prep books focus on how to achieve on exams and assignments. I really like that this book explores wellness, which is critical for success not just in academic work but in all aspects of life.”
• “This book provides a refreshing take on adapting to law school in a changing technological and legal landscape.”
• “I like the structured advice based on the life cycle of a law student. The bullet points and briefly stated advice is what people want these days in our busy world.”
• “I REALLY WISH I READ THIS WHILE I WAS APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL AND AS A 1L.”
• “Someone finally took the time to consolidate advice and wisdom that I can reference beyond my 1L experience.”
• “The post-law school tips and guide is extremely beneficial to read as a 3L about to begin their legal journey.”
• “This is super easy to read, the layout is great, and the ‘Bottom Line’ sections were fantastic.”
• “The content of the book seems very genuine and non-judgmental. It seems like you truly have a friend who knows what you are going through and is able to give you the tools to help you get through it and succeed.”
• “This book has it all! ... For those who haven't committed to school yet, this book offers a fresh perspective on making the commitment and deciding if law school is for you. For those of us almost through it, the book sheds light on the next steps while encouraging balance and mindfulness throughout the journey.”

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