Today I graduate law school
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Well, graduation is done!! It meant a lot more than I thought it would. I'm told I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Since it's a small school (48 graduating), they read a student-prepared/professor-reviewed bio of education, honors, current/future plan, and thank-yous.
Hubby had a party at our place. My Mom, sister, and nephew were so happy to be here. Family and friends attend both the graduation and party, and I invited a couple of graduates who chose not to participate in the ceremony to join the party so we could celebrate together.
It was a great party. I was raised Jewish, Hubby is Mexican--so naturally the food was Armenian!! If we ran out, sushi was on the menu. But since Hubby believes in ensuring there's more than enough food--we were giving some away, and we still have more (so if you're in the Fresno area today, let me know)!! Trays of lulah patties, spiced chicken, couscous, pilaf, veggies, plus bread, salad, and drinks. That food was good!! And a big cake "Congrats, [propita], J.D."
I'm not working on anything but study. Yeah, I'm taking barbri. We had a 5-day intro. Tomorrow (Monday, June 1) starts the daily 4hrs in class, 5-7 hrs at home.
I'm actually feeling more positive than ever before. Not "oh this is gonna be easy" but "if I keep plugging away, I can do this." I'm at a small school that tries to prepare students for the Bar--so all classes on the Bar are required courses, almost every test is closed-book IRAC/essay, the grades aren't curved (you live or die on your own) and are mostly graded at Bar level to give the students an idea of what to expect. I was on a 4yr program, which meant my last year was only 2 classes each semester.
I interned 2 days/week this last semester at the county courthouse with the research attorneys group. At this court, the pool of attorneys pretty much supports all the judges, no one-to-one. I recommended grant/deny on minors' compromises and default judgments. All of my recommendations and tentative rulings were adopted. A feeling of power--but more a feeling of responsibility. This is people's lives. You don't want to frak it up.
I've been invited back after the Bar. If they're hiring in November, I have a good chance--big IF, what with CA's budget problems. Fortunately, I had put Hubby through pharmacy school, so I don't have to work immediately.
Thanks again to everyone here!!
Hubby had a party at our place. My Mom, sister, and nephew were so happy to be here. Family and friends attend both the graduation and party, and I invited a couple of graduates who chose not to participate in the ceremony to join the party so we could celebrate together.
It was a great party. I was raised Jewish, Hubby is Mexican--so naturally the food was Armenian!! If we ran out, sushi was on the menu. But since Hubby believes in ensuring there's more than enough food--we were giving some away, and we still have more (so if you're in the Fresno area today, let me know)!! Trays of lulah patties, spiced chicken, couscous, pilaf, veggies, plus bread, salad, and drinks. That food was good!! And a big cake "Congrats, [propita], J.D."
Alpha Romeo said:
I'm not working on anything but study. Yeah, I'm taking barbri. We had a 5-day intro. Tomorrow (Monday, June 1) starts the daily 4hrs in class, 5-7 hrs at home.
I'm actually feeling more positive than ever before. Not "oh this is gonna be easy" but "if I keep plugging away, I can do this." I'm at a small school that tries to prepare students for the Bar--so all classes on the Bar are required courses, almost every test is closed-book IRAC/essay, the grades aren't curved (you live or die on your own) and are mostly graded at Bar level to give the students an idea of what to expect. I was on a 4yr program, which meant my last year was only 2 classes each semester.
TheBrew said:
I interned 2 days/week this last semester at the county courthouse with the research attorneys group. At this court, the pool of attorneys pretty much supports all the judges, no one-to-one. I recommended grant/deny on minors' compromises and default judgments. All of my recommendations and tentative rulings were adopted. A feeling of power--but more a feeling of responsibility. This is people's lives. You don't want to frak it up.
I've been invited back after the Bar. If they're hiring in November, I have a good chance--big IF, what with CA's budget problems. Fortunately, I had put Hubby through pharmacy school, so I don't have to work immediately.
Thanks again to everyone here!!
This is good. From experience, you need to put in this time at home after the 4 hr class. If you don't your sunk.
I'd advise NOT studying after 5 or 6 in the first month. That way you dont burn out and you get an idea of where you need to be in the second month.
Good luck. I hope you like your job/profession. There are a lot of lawyers who get tired of it very quickly, and some who can't get enough.
Props to Propita!
Congratulations on graduating, propita, and double congratulations on your self-confidence. 
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