First Day of Law School Musings

Amid all the confusion of the "first day of my law career" as the notable Dean so succinctly put it, there were a few memorable highlights. I was not the oldest, chubbiest or the student with the most grey hair. I was not the unfortunate student with pink hair and a unicorn backpack (really?). I was quite possibly the best dressed student donning wool tweed slacks, a baby blue Oxford and of course, my Ralph Lauren wool blazer. I was truly appalled by how some of the students dressed and the casual demeanor they assumed. Clearly, some of the students did not read Law School Confidential as advised because several made the huge faux pas of stating "...I think..." to wit the Professor replied he did not care what they thought. I am quite certain that I will not like the Socratic method when I am called upon as I saw my cohorts grilled mercilessly trying to answer questions for which there is no one clear cut answer. And finally, there is a ton of reading and analyzing which I knew going in, but in reality, the reading is more intense than anything I have ever read so I am unable to process the information expeditiously. Class starts in an hour and I cannot wait to see what the day brings. Oh, and the Professor is really cute!

The Saga Continues: The Night Before 1L Commences

In the 16 months since my last post, a million things have happened, all random events which have undoubtedly prepared me for the rigors of law school. The night before my first class as a law student draws near and I am all but paralyzed with trepidation. Am I too old? Am I too fat? Is all of my grey hair showing? Did I forget all of the big words which used to flow so easily when I was an undergraduate? I am supposed to read a brief--did it twice already--and jot down some answers to basic questions like who is suing whom? What was the outcome? etc, etc. I don't get it but I guess that's why I am in law school. I just want tomorrow to be over already. And I also want there to be other non-trads like me who are just as nervous. Oh, and if it's not too much to ask, I just want to make law review. Guess I had better learn to write!

Amusing Musings from a Non-Traditional Student

Welcome!
I was strongly encouraged to jump into the 21st century today when I realized that I need to renegotiate how I apply for jobs and universities. I was listening to NPR and the guest on 'Talk of the Nation' was a human resources specialist from Southwest Airlines. Acting upon her advice, I find myself avoiding finishing my thesis--officially due in my advisor's hands in 5 days--by starting a blog.

After school adjourns May 14, 2009 and I am recovered from my graduation celebration (in an effort to practice a little mortification, I have sworn off the hooch until after graduation) I will spend some time building the site. I have some important things to say and I honestly believe my experiences as a non-traditional student will perhaps serve as inspiration for other single-moms (and dads, too) who are contemplating returning to school to begin or complete post-secondary education.

Then, when I get the pictures up and get the site looking as stylish as I can, I will write about law school. The past three years of my life have been my best ever and as much as I learned about math, science, Renaissance art (thanks, Dr. Cuneo!) and the Roman Empire (thanks, Dr. Futrell!), I have learned more about me.

Thanks for looking and reading. I look forward to hearing from you. Who knows? Perhaps one day, my name will be a household name like that guy who cries for Britney Spears and lambasted Miss California.

Best,
Danielle