I last wrote something for this blog halfway through my first week of law school.  Why haven’t I written since? I’ve been buried, and any “free” time has been spent avoiding all thoughts of law school.

So, now that I’m a bit older (although not necessarily wiser) I thought I would share some observations about law school.

First, it’s hard. You don’t have the same leeway you did in college. Skipping reading and classes until late in the semester, then cramming right before an exam just won’t do. I’ve been told how smart I am for a long time. I had a 3.9 GPA in college. In law school that has about as much value as a common law remainder that has a possibility of not vesting within 21 years of a life in being at the time of the conveyance.  For those of you who have yet to suffer through/enjoy first-year Property—it’s nothing.  No value.  

Second, it’s empowering. For example, our propane company tried to charge us two-and-a-half times our contract rate when we went above our estimate for the year. I got on the phone, cited some UCC sections, and they gave us 400 more gallons at the contract price (I want to write “K” for contract, and after your Contracts course you will too). I’ve turned into a bit of a bulldog. If I’m not happy with a bargain, I get my money back. You truly start to think in a different way. It’s ‘fun’ to know the law.

Third, it’s not everything. School is important, but you need other outlets. I have a wonderful girl who makes coming home something to look forward to. Spend time with your loved ones. Have fun; goof off once in awhile.  It’ll pay off in the long run. You need to laugh or you might go insane. Law school may be one of the most stressful places on Earth.

I have to throw in a plug for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Prospective students, it’s not just environmental law here.  

Two weeks to go. And I feel like I’ve been slacking by writing this post.