Starry eyed dreamers continue to consider law school. One of my sorors posted this on Facebook: "...... thinking about law school. I see law everywhere I am. All the products I use (copyrights, trademarks, consumer safety) to driving down the street (city, county laws) to even being on social media (privacy and communication laws). I'm … Continue reading Don’t go to law school unless you’re one of these five people
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Esquired.
Bar results came out yesterday and I PASSED! Hugely relieved. Results weren't due out until today, and I actually went to the website just to see what time they'd be dropping and saw the link. I scrolled down the list in slow motion and there my name was! Texas actually gives you your score and … Continue reading Esquired.
The bar exam
It's finally over. Actually, it was over a week ago but I'm just now getting to the point where I'm no longer too exhausted to talk about it. I studied hard, did my best, and prayed. A lot. I'm still praying for favor over my exam since it has to be graded and I won't … Continue reading The bar exam
Boldly Myself
Being your own person can be liberating and scary at the same time. The scary part is the lingering doubts. What happens if you don't conform, take the safe route, do what's expected? But that still pales in comparison to owning who you are and what you want. I realize that I've spent a lot of … Continue reading Boldly Myself
Thoughts on "Pinstripes & Pearls"
I've been catching up on my favorite sci-fi/fantasy series, but I felt behooved to take a break from werewolves, witches and vampires to read something law school related. At the library I stumbled across a real gem. Pinstripes & Pearls by Judith Richard Hope is the fascinating tale of the women of the Harvard Law Class … Continue reading Thoughts on "Pinstripes & Pearls"
On Networking
Never underestimate the power of networking to further your ambitions. I must say that is the principal thing I've learned while being in the Capitol. Just hearing the word "networking" makes me cringe inwardly. Why? Well, I'm an introvert so talking to people I don't know is something I dread. I fear that I will … Continue reading On Networking