“Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”
Although slightly unrelated to law qua law, this article published by the Wall Street Journal on January 11, 2011 has created much buzz in the legal world (and perhaps even typifies the upbringing of  many…
Articles by Simone Samuels
How to Stay Healthy (and Sane) as a Law Student
Much has been written about succeeding in law school, but not as much has been said about remaining healthy and sane while succeeding. Â Having just finished my first law school exams this past December, I…
Three things to know if you are applying to law school
It’s mid-October. Â I’m halfway through the semester, and a quarter of the way through first-year hell. One of my classmates has taken the liberty of describing what these first six weeks at McGill law have…
The Donkey and the Carrot: Why Law May Not Be So “Cool†After All
For the class of 2013 (or 2014 in my case), the end of summer signals the beginning of law school. Â Buoyed by hopes of success and spurred by the prospect of good paying jobs at…
The Glass Ceiling is Breaking! Umm…kind of…
“…[P]robably the most exciting day was the day I found out I became dean. And I remember the person who phoned me said, ‘Are you sitting down?’ And I said, ‘No.’ And the person said,…