In May, I will be taking the biggest step of my life, out into the real world, to fend for myself and make decisions that will determine the course of the rest of my life. It's only fitting that the decisions I make be ones that ensure my happiness, foster creativity, learning and hard work and of course makes me plenty of money!
Last semester, I started thinking of going in to law. It's an exciting field where I can do all the things I love: take risks, help people, argue, and earn a living that will put me and my future husband and possible kids into a handsome tax bracket. So I started doing my research. Top schools, tuition prices, areas of strength, the general experience, black students and how they measure up to other ethnic groups and locations. I have learned a great deal in all of this: LAW SCHOOL IS GOING TO BE SCARY!!!! I have read countless e-dairies and newspaper and magazine articles, listened to law students, professors and lawyers and have come to the conclusion that law school is not for the faint of heart. Luckily, I'm up for the challenge.
I know that if I just get in, I will do well, maybe even better than my peers, but the fear and difficulty of getting in is becoming a road block. Several season law students had similar fears and were gracious enough to post their law school experiences, advice and horror stories. Below are just a few. Maybe they will be the ones to get me through...
Three Years of Hell to Become the Devil
http://www.threeyearsofhell.com/archive/005536.php
First Year Law Student 1LS) Advice
http://law-career.blogspot.com/2007/08/advice-to-1ls-at-start-of-school-year.html
Discussions!
http://www.lawschooldiscussion.org/prelaw/index.php?topic=94380.0
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