Another fabulous true story from the insanity that is my brain.
You know you're in law school when.....
Someone puts a binder full of folders in the recycle bin, (the recycle bin was empty save for the binder full of goodies so don't judge, it's not like I'm digging in the trash can full of actual garbage!) and you, being the poor, jobless, law student you are, swoop in for some free folders!! (I know, I know, they only cost 50 cents a piece at Wal Mart but still! I'm saving money, Ryan should be proud! Although I know he will read this and say "WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!?" I actually get that a lot from him. No idea why! But I digress... )
You know you are me when....
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Showing posts with label Law School. Show all posts
Law School Games
So I have never seen the hunger games, but I imagine it to be a lot of people fighting to the death. (yup, just googled it.)
At my school there are study rooms, which are basically small rooms (the goods ones have windows!) with a table and chairs in which you can... study (duh). The study rooms in the library fill up fast and are basically akin to beach front property with everyone wanting one.
Today went to the library to find a study room to no avail. So rather than go anywhere else, I find another spot in a cubicle type thing, near a window (I really like light people) and sit down. I observe a friend leaving his study room. So I immediately get up with a book to go claim it. As I am walking over a less than friendly girl gets up with her lunch box. I assume to take it to a fridge. NOPE. Thebitch not so kind hearted law student swooped my. study. room! WHO DOES THIS! Not only that.. she thereafter refused to make any eye contact with me. If you're going to be a big bag study room swoopy pants at least make eye contact! Everyone knows that!
At my school there are study rooms, which are basically small rooms (the goods ones have windows!) with a table and chairs in which you can... study (duh). The study rooms in the library fill up fast and are basically akin to beach front property with everyone wanting one.
Today went to the library to find a study room to no avail. So rather than go anywhere else, I find another spot in a cubicle type thing, near a window (I really like light people) and sit down. I observe a friend leaving his study room. So I immediately get up with a book to go claim it. As I am walking over a less than friendly girl gets up with her lunch box. I assume to take it to a fridge. NOPE. The
You know you're in law school when....
Can you believe it...two posts in one week?!
You know you're in law school when...
A week in recap
It has officially been one week. One week since I have been in Phoenix. What a week this has been.
Here are a few things that happened// I learned//I accidentally did but it wasn't totally my fault, this week. (Sorry this is a novel, and not even a good novel about a gnome say, who goes on a mission to find himself in a foreign land and discovers love, Nutella and a secret wizard.)
Here are a few things that happened// I learned//
Cha Cha Cha Changes.....
So remember a while ago when I told everyone I had applied for a transfer... Well I got accepted to two schools: Wester State (in California) and Arizona Summit (in... Arizona).
I have accepted my admission to Arizona Summit Law School and I start in September. I am very excited because this is an American Bar Accredited school with a great Bar pass rate. It is a beautiful location and the admissions really seem to want me to attend where as Western seemed put off by taking my transfer units.
I am both excited and nervous about this. Ryan and I are moving at the end of this month to Phoenix. It is terrifying because I have never been more than an hour away from my Gram at any given time. Were it not for Gram, this decision would be simple. But having spoken to my lovely Gram about it, she reminded me that she went 4000 miles from France to America, not knowing anyone other than my Grampy and did fine so according to her "what's one state!" According to Gram, if I don't make this move for my future she will put her shoe in my ass! And she can do that, for being 4'11", she can actually still kick my ass.
In the coming weeks we are going to be crazy busy in preparation for our big move!
Here are a few pros and cons that I have cleaned about the fine state of Arizona:
Pros:
- Thunder storms. This is obviously exciting because we hardly get there here is So Cal.
- Ryan's parents!: Ryan has the EBST parents and I am super excited to get to spend more time with them.
- Amazing school: The school is great and I can focus strictly on school for a while. I'm excited because I have always wanted to take extra projects like moot court or interning and now I'll have the opportunity to do more for my future.
There are tons of pros but they are not as funny and there are too many to list anyways. But let's just say I am so excited! (assuming the dust clouds and heat don't kill me upon arrival)
Cons:
-Dust Clouds of Death (aka Haboobs): I have never seen one of these in person but from what I have gleaned from the internet, it is a GIANT wall ofdeath dust. I asked my friend what to do if I get stuck in one while driving... "cry".
- Heat: it is hotter than Africa in Arizona, but I'm told it is a "dry heat", whatever that means. No idea how I will deal with this, except that we will have air-conditioning. Have I mentioned that whomever designed the homes/apartments near the ocean needs to be shot. Who doesn't put an air conditioner in an apartment!! It is a sauna in my apartment so I assume I'm just preparing for Arizona.
-Not being near Gram: Who else is going to literally kick me in the butt, and let me sit in her lap like a child and cry when I need to. Who else will wake me up standing right in front of my face with a hot cup of Gram's Coffee. Who else will laugh at me and keep me in line?
I have accepted my admission to Arizona Summit Law School and I start in September. I am very excited because this is an American Bar Accredited school with a great Bar pass rate. It is a beautiful location and the admissions really seem to want me to attend where as Western seemed put off by taking my transfer units.
I am both excited and nervous about this. Ryan and I are moving at the end of this month to Phoenix. It is terrifying because I have never been more than an hour away from my Gram at any given time. Were it not for Gram, this decision would be simple. But having spoken to my lovely Gram about it, she reminded me that she went 4000 miles from France to America, not knowing anyone other than my Grampy and did fine so according to her "what's one state!" According to Gram, if I don't make this move for my future she will put her shoe in my ass! And she can do that, for being 4'11", she can actually still kick my ass.
In the coming weeks we are going to be crazy busy in preparation for our big move!
Here are a few pros and cons that I have cleaned about the fine state of Arizona:
Pros:
- Thunder storms. This is obviously exciting because we hardly get there here is So Cal.
- Ryan's parents!: Ryan has the EBST parents and I am super excited to get to spend more time with them.
- Amazing school: The school is great and I can focus strictly on school for a while. I'm excited because I have always wanted to take extra projects like moot court or interning and now I'll have the opportunity to do more for my future.
There are tons of pros but they are not as funny and there are too many to list anyways. But let's just say I am so excited! (assuming the dust clouds and heat don't kill me upon arrival)
Cons:
-Dust Clouds of Death (aka Haboobs): I have never seen one of these in person but from what I have gleaned from the internet, it is a GIANT wall of
- Heat: it is hotter than Africa in Arizona, but I'm told it is a "dry heat", whatever that means. No idea how I will deal with this, except that we will have air-conditioning. Have I mentioned that whomever designed the homes/apartments near the ocean needs to be shot. Who doesn't put an air conditioner in an apartment!! It is a sauna in my apartment so I assume I'm just preparing for Arizona.
-Not being near Gram: Who else is going to literally kick me in the butt, and let me sit in her lap like a child and cry when I need to. Who else will wake me up standing right in front of my face with a hot cup of Gram's Coffee. Who else will laugh at me and keep me in line?
The Waiting Game
So guess what... I applied for a law school transfer. And I am now sitting here, staring at the computer playing the waiting game. Praying praying praying that I get into this new school. The waiting game is killer.
I love my school. I love my teachers, and most of my classmates. Why did I apply for a transfer you ask? Well simple, my school is a Cal Bar accredited institution. This means that the Bar of the State of California approves of its practices, curriculum and teaching and that upon graduation I can sit for the California Bar Exam.
Which is great, but the problem is this: If you graduate from a State accredited school, rather than from an ABA (American Bar Association) school, you are very limited as to where you can practice. So, I could sit for the Cal Bar, assuming I pass the exam I can practice in the Sunny State of California. Most states will not accept me because of the school I am attending. The state we would eventually like to end up in will take me, but I have to do the following: Graduate (3 years), Sit for Bar and get results (6 months to a year), then Practice law in the State of California for a period of time (5 Years) then partition the new state to take their bar which means sitting for their Bar Exam and waiting another 6 or more months for results. If you add that up that is a period of .... hold on math is not my strong suit.... 10 YEARS!!!!
This might not seem like a lot, but if you are asuper over the top, by the calendar of life, planner like me, this simply will not do! I want to be settled in far before that 10 year mark, finding a house, starting a family, working a career. Thus the transfer app.
So now I sit here, waiting to hear back on my future, anxious beyond reason. And the worst part, even if I get into this new school, it is FAR more expensive than my old school and I will have to take out loans which I did not want to do....(AKA please go onto my GoFundMe page and help me!)
Overall, I am terrified. Just under the surface all I can think about is what if I don't get in, what if I can't afford it, what if I can't get loans, what if I never get to just start my life?
The waiting game.... Not fun at all.
UPDATE: This does NOT mean I am moving out of state any time soon. I want to finish law school in California if possible FIRST.
I love my school. I love my teachers, and most of my classmates. Why did I apply for a transfer you ask? Well simple, my school is a Cal Bar accredited institution. This means that the Bar of the State of California approves of its practices, curriculum and teaching and that upon graduation I can sit for the California Bar Exam.
Which is great, but the problem is this: If you graduate from a State accredited school, rather than from an ABA (American Bar Association) school, you are very limited as to where you can practice. So, I could sit for the Cal Bar, assuming I pass the exam I can practice in the Sunny State of California. Most states will not accept me because of the school I am attending. The state we would eventually like to end up in will take me, but I have to do the following: Graduate (3 years), Sit for Bar and get results (6 months to a year), then Practice law in the State of California for a period of time (5 Years) then partition the new state to take their bar which means sitting for their Bar Exam and waiting another 6 or more months for results. If you add that up that is a period of .... hold on math is not my strong suit.... 10 YEARS!!!!
This might not seem like a lot, but if you are a
So now I sit here, waiting to hear back on my future, anxious beyond reason. And the worst part, even if I get into this new school, it is FAR more expensive than my old school and I will have to take out loans which I did not want to do....(AKA please go onto my GoFundMe page and help me!)
Overall, I am terrified. Just under the surface all I can think about is what if I don't get in, what if I can't afford it, what if I can't get loans, what if I never get to just start my life?
The waiting game.... Not fun at all.
UPDATE: This does NOT mean I am moving out of state any time soon. I want to finish law school in California if possible FIRST.
A quick update on delirium...
I have been a bad blogger... BAAAAD Blogger.
Here is my quick update on my life, which some may call excuses, I call....yeah, excuses.
-Law School: Semester two of law school started this week. Can you believe it? Second semester?! The first flew by so rapidly that I honestly cannot even remember it. Its like I looked up and all of the sudden it was finals.
In that regard, I am obviously crazy for taking four classes in 10 weeks... one of which is a saturday. I am so exhausted with homework and work that dread putting on pants because those are too much work to put on. Yes, I will admit, I have a high distain for things such as pants ... but now it's more than normal!
As of late, I have found that at any given moment words are swirling around in my head like "Contract of adhesion" and "Discovery".... I wake up mumbling to myself about "Tortious interferences" and "Attractive Nuisances". Most people think about what to eat for lunch, what to do after work, what to watch on T.V.... my brain is swirling legal jargon. Random people can walk up and ask me how my day is and be greeted with answers like "Res Ipsa Loquitor!"
-Work. Working while in law school.... I don't know how people do it full time because part time with all the homework is ridiculous! I also don't understand those that don't work because I want to know where they are getting the money for their bills from! Is there some sort of camel selling ring that I can get into ? Are there applications to find my trust fund parents? (Just throwing out there, if anyone has seen them please let them know I'm looking for them and they can show up at any time!)
Seriously, how do all these kids who don't work actually live life? Who pays the bills? Do they even know what rent is? Is there a way to get out of rent on some sort of law school clause? "Excuse me, landord, I'm in law school.... so yeah...." Pretty sure that would have me homeless in now time. Homeless, talking to myself in legal jargon and pant less because let's be real, pants are too much work when you're so exhausted from staying up all night mumbling black letter law to yourself.
-The man. Where it not for him I might go crazy. I really thing Ryan should be given some sort of sainthood for putting up with the water works that occur every time a grade posts, or the delusions that occur from being so tired. All while he is working crazily hard. Seriously, I don't know if he knew what he was signing up for, but he is amazing for being so supportive for all of this.
So that's my update. I'm going to go back to sitting in class looking forward to a nap after class... I'll try to post more as I can.... especially the stories of my shenanigans which only seem to get worse the more exhausted I get.
Here is my quick update on my life, which some may call excuses, I call....yeah, excuses.
-Law School: Semester two of law school started this week. Can you believe it? Second semester?! The first flew by so rapidly that I honestly cannot even remember it. Its like I looked up and all of the sudden it was finals.
In that regard, I am obviously crazy for taking four classes in 10 weeks... one of which is a saturday. I am so exhausted with homework and work that dread putting on pants because those are too much work to put on. Yes, I will admit, I have a high distain for things such as pants ... but now it's more than normal!
As of late, I have found that at any given moment words are swirling around in my head like "Contract of adhesion" and "Discovery".... I wake up mumbling to myself about "Tortious interferences" and "Attractive Nuisances". Most people think about what to eat for lunch, what to do after work, what to watch on T.V.... my brain is swirling legal jargon. Random people can walk up and ask me how my day is and be greeted with answers like "Res Ipsa Loquitor!"
-Work. Working while in law school.... I don't know how people do it full time because part time with all the homework is ridiculous! I also don't understand those that don't work because I want to know where they are getting the money for their bills from! Is there some sort of camel selling ring that I can get into ? Are there applications to find my trust fund parents? (Just throwing out there, if anyone has seen them please let them know I'm looking for them and they can show up at any time!)
Seriously, how do all these kids who don't work actually live life? Who pays the bills? Do they even know what rent is? Is there a way to get out of rent on some sort of law school clause? "Excuse me, landord, I'm in law school.... so yeah...." Pretty sure that would have me homeless in now time. Homeless, talking to myself in legal jargon and pant less because let's be real, pants are too much work when you're so exhausted from staying up all night mumbling black letter law to yourself.
-The man. Where it not for him I might go crazy. I really thing Ryan should be given some sort of sainthood for putting up with the water works that occur every time a grade posts, or the delusions that occur from being so tired. All while he is working crazily hard. Seriously, I don't know if he knew what he was signing up for, but he is amazing for being so supportive for all of this.
So that's my update. I'm going to go back to sitting in class looking forward to a nap after class... I'll try to post more as I can.... especially the stories of my shenanigans which only seem to get worse the more exhausted I get.
Law School Conversations
Sometimes, law school makes us delusional. Case in point: studying with my law school buddy last week.
Jake - "Comma, the inbred cousin to the period..."
Me- 'Would I ever steer you wrong? On something as serious as bluebook citations??"
J- "Bluebook citations save lives"
J-"I'd prefer if the teacher had an afro."
Me-"She'd look silly with an afro. I smell french fries... now I need fries!"
And sometimes, the delirium is heightened by other's bad fashion choices:
J-"my original plan was to stand in front of the class and piss my pants, but I froze, so I improvised" (of speaking in front of class)
Me- "Shoulda just worn leggings as pants... and army surplus boots, because you never know if you need to trek through the mud.."
Yes, these are the things serious law students talk about when studying gets too unbearable.
Jake - "Comma, the inbred cousin to the period..."
Me- 'Would I ever steer you wrong? On something as serious as bluebook citations??"
J- "Bluebook citations save lives"
J-"I'd prefer if the teacher had an afro."
Me-"She'd look silly with an afro. I smell french fries... now I need fries!"
And sometimes, the delirium is heightened by other's bad fashion choices:
J-"my original plan was to stand in front of the class and piss my pants, but I froze, so I improvised" (of speaking in front of class)
Me- "Shoulda just worn leggings as pants... and army surplus boots, because you never know if you need to trek through the mud.."
Yes, these are the things serious law students talk about when studying gets too unbearable.
Count your blessings...
On days/weeks/months when times are hard, and things are getting me down, I can't help but remember what my best friend said one day in passing. ... Sit down and name 10 things you are thankful for.
While I have a million things that I am thankful for,
Today I will start with five (in no particular order):
1. My Gram. This woman raised me essentially. She is my emotional and mental support. I still crawl into her lap and cry hysterically when things get too tough. She is my push and my "kick in the butt" (yes, she actually can still kick me in the butt). This woman came to American in her early 20's with a small child, knowing NO english, and taught herself the language, raised a slew of kids and foster kids and put up with my stubborn grandfather. She is the strongest woman I know.
2. My sisters. These three are my life. I feel like I am their mother. I essentially raised them and I have the fiercest love for them. I literally would die to keep them safe. They are my babies and my loves.
3. My best friends. I have some amazing friends who keep me in check and I can go to with my stupid thoughts, my stupid problems and my silly shenanigans. They are the friends that have seen me at my best and worst.
4. My boyfriend. This man is a huge blessing. He has come into my life at such a perfect time and for such a perfect reason. He is an amazing shoulder to cry on, and knows what to say and what I need when things get tough. And he still cares for me, even when I make a mess with the tooth paste or leave my clothes all over the floor.
5. Law School. My God has blessed me with this school. I always said "no trinity, I want a bigger school, a secular school, etc" but then God opened my eyes and showed me this was EXACTLY where He wanted me. This is the place that I will fulfill my lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. This is the place that will lay the foundation, one of hope, and helping and knowing that I am nothing without God guiding me. Even when school is hard, and I am having my meltdowns, I have to remember that this is my dream and my passion and I have all of these amazing people holding me up.
While I have a million things that I am thankful for,
Today I will start with five (in no particular order):
1. My Gram. This woman raised me essentially. She is my emotional and mental support. I still crawl into her lap and cry hysterically when things get too tough. She is my push and my "kick in the butt" (yes, she actually can still kick me in the butt). This woman came to American in her early 20's with a small child, knowing NO english, and taught herself the language, raised a slew of kids and foster kids and put up with my stubborn grandfather. She is the strongest woman I know.
3. My best friends. I have some amazing friends who keep me in check and I can go to with my stupid thoughts, my stupid problems and my silly shenanigans. They are the friends that have seen me at my best and worst.
Law School Love Life
So I am borrowing this from The Bloggess because frankly it reminded me I have neglected my sad blog.
I have started law school and officially have survived my first two weeks. (survived being subjective of course)
I am sure that in the course of the next three years of studying and insanity there will be many a Law School posts to share, so forgive me for the neglect.
I have started law school and officially have survived my first two weeks. (survived being subjective of course)
I am sure that in the course of the next three years of studying and insanity there will be many a Law School posts to share, so forgive me for the neglect.
As I am currently spread out at the table, drinking coffee and working on Crim Law homework, this is my sentence:
“The government did not, at any time, allege the Skilling solicited or accepted side payments from a third party in exchange for making these misrepresentations”
Criminal Law and Procedure, 12th ed.
Apparently this is the love life of a law student? Well they always say Law school is a harsh mistress. Apparently to is Enron embezzlement and misrepresentation of assets. I'm just sayin'.
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Great News!
Two posts in one week?!? OH THE HUMANITY! Good thing this isn't a real post...
Guess what loves! I have some amazing news!
Anyone remember that one time I really wanted to go to law school.... Yeah, well..... I GOT INTO LAW SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!
You are looking at the newest 1L at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana! :)
I start classes in January and am beyond thankful and blessed to call Trinity my school! Thank you everyone for the prayers, the guidance and the kicks in the pants that I needed to make this happen. Wish me luck because this is all happening so quickly and I am both happy and scared but I know that God has a plan and I will just sit back and watch it unfold.
YAY!
Guess what loves! I have some amazing news!
Anyone remember that one time I really wanted to go to law school.... Yeah, well..... I GOT INTO LAW SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!
You are looking at the newest 1L at Trinity Law School in Santa Ana! :)
I start classes in January and am beyond thankful and blessed to call Trinity my school! Thank you everyone for the prayers, the guidance and the kicks in the pants that I needed to make this happen. Wish me luck because this is all happening so quickly and I am both happy and scared but I know that God has a plan and I will just sit back and watch it unfold.
YAY!
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