This past summer I had the opportunity to meet hundreds of attorneys in the Chicago area. I went to firm receptions almost every week and initially I dreaded them. That awkward moment when you walk into the room and don’t know anyone really made me uncomfortable. But, as the summer progressed I began to love these events and that nervous feeling quickly subsided. Continue reading “Networking 101”
After an amazing Christmas break, I thought I would come back to school rejuvenated & ready to work.
I was wrong! I gave my ALL in the fall & I just didn’t have anything else to give. LOL. I crawled to the finish line of this semester just thankful that I made it to the end. I had to write a 30 page brief, interview for jobs, network, comprehend torts, & maintain my sanity.
Even though I felt completely overwhelmed. A lot of positive things happened this semester, so let’s get caught up:
Nothing can top Beyonce so that’s the end of the list. I’m sorry for the lack of blog posts this semester. I’ll be posting frequently throughout the summer!
Thanks for reading😘
-LawToya
Organized notes are the key to success!
I’ve used OneNote since day 1 of law school and its been amazing. I don’t know how everyone else keeps their notes together but I couldn’t use anything else. OneNote is great because it provides you with one place to keep everything! Notes, to-do lists, syllabi, etc. It’s also supported by Microsoft OneDrive, the iCloud equivalent for PC’s. So last semester when my computer crashed all of my notes were safe up in the cloud (THANK GOD). You can download OneNote online here : Download OneNote
I’ll run you through how I organize my notes, but remember there are lots of ways to mold the program into what works best for you. Continue reading “Using Microsoft OneNote: Law School Notes”
Even with a 3.5 GPA, being surrounded by 4.0 students will make you doubt yourself.
Unfortunately this is a huge issue in the law school community. Self-doubt and insecurity are at an all time high. With people getting jobs, scholarships and awards its easy to find yourself feeling inadequate. Continue reading “Everyone is Smarter Than Me & Other Crazy Things Law Students Think”
Christmas break was too short! 4 weeks seemed like so much time, until it was over. 😦
Honestly, this was the best holiday break I’ve ever had. Law school is so draining! I know said I would post throughout winter break but Continue reading “Sorry, I went on vacation”
FINALS ARE OVER. I AM A FREE WOMAN.
I can’t believe 4 months went by so quickly, but I’m not mad about it all. They say your 1st semester of law school is the most terrifying and they were not lying about that. I won’t miss the fear induced panic of being called on, looking up every other word in the dictionary and I definitely will not miss criminal law! (Worst class ever btw). Anyway, I’m so glad its over. I’m even more excited to know that I can do it, its hard but its possible.
Last night I arrived in Orlando and I’ll be driving down to Palm Beach later today. This is going to be the most appreciated christmas break EVER!
Lot’s of exciting posts will be coming soon!
-LawToya
With just 13 days until my first final, I think its safe to say that ish is getting REAL.
I turned my open memo in on Nov. 19th and I wanted to dance, sing, and celebrate. That weekend I went out with a group of friends as our last hoorah before studying began. Continue reading “Stu{dying} For Finals”
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