The Light is at the End of the Tunnel

  Going to law school was something I had on my radar for a good portion of my life. That decision changed a few times, but I ultimately settled on that decision. I tell people outside of our bubble that law school, while trying at times, was an incredible privilege to have experienced. Other than learning the law, I think these three years expose a lot about yourself whether that be your ability to be uncomfortable, assessing where your faults and talents are, and how flexible you can be with yourself and your personal life. 

In my first year, I feel I wasted a lot of time taking advice that would not have suited my learning style or the way I structured my life. Handwriting notes? Absolutely not. Now that I have been through that trial and error (and found myself where I started), I tell 1Ls that they will hear a lot of advice and opinions, but they know themselves best so they should try not to distract themselves with all of the “best ways” to be a law student. 

It has been an interesting time, but this decision is likely the best decision I could have made for myself. These last few weeks could not be finished soon enough, but I know I’ll miss this when I am drowning in billable hour requirements. 

To those that will be graduating this May or in August – we did it. And good luck to anyone else that is about to start their final year.