Throwback–Posts You May Have Missed in Our First Year

For those new followers (or just for those that would like a refresher), here are some of the earlier posts from Latinas Uprising that are worth a revisit–especially as a new school year starts and many others will begin new jobs in the weeks to come!

1. How would you/do you react when you’re mistaken (sometimes on purpose) as the interpreter?
2. Different shoe options when working in conservative law offices (side note: wedges forever!)
3. The best way to study in law school is to Study How You Study!
4. The importance of being an active alumna, even if (or especially if) you didn’t feel very welcomed at your educational institution.
5. How to start the law school process when you know no attorneys or have very little guidance.
6. Getting over the awkwardness involved in self-promotion so you obtain the best performance reviews possible.
7. Navigating the rules of professionalism can be difficult if it’s not a culture we’re used to and the biggest missteps can happen with our wardrobe.
8. The fight to create institutional change while you’re still a student.
9. Some makeup tips to keep in mind when you’re trying to present your best self at work.
10. Latinas Lean In and how Sheryl Sandberg’s book is a great mapping tool as you enter the professional world.
11. Being Humilde is a huge value in the Latino component, but here we try push against being humble and instead acknowledge our capacity and skills, proudly!
12. Encountering sexism while networking–and what to do about it.
13. Easy, healthy, and tasty shrimp taco recipe, because there’s no reason we shouldn’t strive for health in a profession that is super unhealthy.
14. Ideas to save money for law school (easier said than done!).
15. How to Survive Law School, must read tips on how to mentally overcome this new endeavor.