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AI Isn’t Coming for Law and Medicine. It’s Changing Them.

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 10/03/2026

If you’re a pre-law or pre-med student right now (or the parent of one) you’ve probably asked some version of the same question: “With AI advancing so quickly, is it still worth pursuing law or medicine?” It’s a fair question. AI can write essays, summarize cases, analyze images, and even help draft legal documents. Headlines make it sound like entire professions might disappear. But the real story is much more interesting, and actually much more hopeful. AI isn’t replacing doctors and lawyers. It’s reshaping how they work. For students entering these fields today, the goal isn’t to compete with AI. It’s to learn how to work alongside it.

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The 2026 Law School Admissions Cycle: What Smart Applicants Are Doing Differently

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 03/03/2026

The current law school admissions cycle is not business as usual. Applications are up. Applicants are up. And schools are paying very close attention to who is truly interested in enrolling. If you’re applying this year, or planning ahead for 2027, here’s what you need to understand about the moment we’re in and how to move strategically.

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Med School Career Services: The Myth, The Match, and What Actually Matters

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 24/02/2026

Is Med School Career Services even real… or is it like a unicorn? We promise it exists. It’s just, different. Let's break down what career services in medical school is like in reality, and what future physicians need to know for best success...

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Career Services Isn’t a Job Fairy (And Other Things Law Students Need to Hear Early)

Lizanne Carlson

Published on: 10/02/2026

Our newest VP of Client Success shares how law school career development is active, relational, and starts much earlier than most students expect. Understanding how to engage with Career Services, professors, and your broader law school community can make a real difference in the opportunities available to you, regardless of whether you’re aiming for Big Law, public interest, or something in between.

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