First year impressions

I might be a law student for “only” a year, but if  I look from  the other perspective, I’ve actually came quite far, considering almost half of  my colleagues quit after first couple of months. Law school is hard, agreed, but it’s also extremely interesting, not to mention entertaining. I personally always wanted to study law and for that I blame numerous TV shows and my favorite had to be JAG. I was literally obsessed with it and I wasn’t even 10 years old. Here I am now, around 10 years later, studying to become a lawyer. Being an anxious and not very confident person, I’m kinda surprised by my success, because I motivate and concentrate very hard and yet I still climbed one step closer to my dream profession. To everyone who’s struggling, don’t give up on your dreams and don’t let anyone tell you’re not good enough. You don’t need that kind of negativity in your life, same goes for “friends” who don’t support your decisions and try to convince you made a wrong choice.

Motivational words from Harvey *winks*

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when I applied for law school because I though my introverted personality might be a big problem (learned soon enough that ex cathedra lectures are no big deal and no one gets called on, lol). I’m forever scared of being called on at practicals though but let’s just face it, it’s not that bad after all and you’ll have to speak publicly anyways if you’re gonna be a lawyer. Someday you might even surprise yourself by your (unique) way of thinking and solving problems, so don’t be afraid to speak up (also, professors like students who can think critically and express their own opinions).

During my first year I noticed how drastically my perception changed, I literally think about law related things most of the time, it can be very convenient in everyday life too. Even if you’re far from being a lawyer, you still know a lot more than regular people who don’t study law. I think studying law gives you very broad knowledge which you can actually use, it’s not just fun facts (still kinda loads of fun facts but u kno what I mean).

I wanted to write what my favorite thing about studying law is, but I honestly can’t pick one. I really enjoy most of it, I even grew fond of reading, because that’s basically what you do most of the time as a student. I enjoyed Constitutional law and Civil law the most. Con law lectures had to be one of the best parts of the week, because professor made it extremely interesting and hilarious. In conclusion – despite complaining and stressing out about law school most of the time, it’s still something I most definitely do not regret. 

I apologize for not making this post hilarious, just felt like expressing my thoughts in all seriousness would be more appropriate (at least I tried, hehe).