tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65065664748924550662024-03-05T00:43:28.999-08:00A Woman in Law SchoolMy journey through the unpredictable halls of law.Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-57508033400758238002009-07-06T16:50:00.000-07:002009-07-06T16:52:27.995-07:00Hey YOU!Yo! Did you notice that I moved? You can find me over at http://awomaninlaw.wordpress.comAnd for all you 1Ls out there I posted a new weekly giveaway contest.Check it out...all the cool kids are doin it!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-32636483962001619192009-06-25T14:36:00.000-07:002009-06-25T14:39:21.080-07:00I need a changeI need a change. For all you readers out there I'M MOVING!TO BE CONTINUED AT NEW BLOG:http://awomaninlaw.wordpress.comI hope all of you will continue to follow me over there. I like wordpress' layout better and hopefully, I won't lose my blog roll lists so easily.There are other reasons why I need the change as you'll soon read.Thanks.Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-35729340227636047682009-06-13T06:53:00.000-07:002009-06-13T07:45:02.775-07:00WaitingWe were told grades would be posted this week, but so far nothing. I'm really nervous. I tried so much harder last semester and I really want to know that hard work pays off. I've been dreading this moment since I was told grades would be up this week. Last semester we weren't given any warning so knowing the moment is coming is killing me.(deer in headlights pose)Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-12489091293221120262009-06-07T21:08:00.001-07:002009-06-07T21:10:44.188-07:00Law Review Write On is Over!That was a horrible mess...It's now thankfully out of my hands. Who knew that little Blue Book could be so evil? Whatever happens I'm glad I stuck the write on competition through because I can already say that I learned so much just from trying.Tomorrow I start with the Judge!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-76254903432640524672009-06-06T21:53:00.000-07:002009-06-06T22:07:26.371-07:00An "Honest Scrap" of a TagYes, I've been tagged once again and because I like to be a good sport I'll participate in it. So, I'm supposed to tell you ten things that you don't know that are true. It's not as simple as you may think. 1) Yesterday was my dog's birthday. I forgot it but was reminded by a friend who texted me. I felt like crap. 2) I recently won a scholarship, however I was the only one who applied for Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-58541254720923595312009-06-05T18:19:00.000-07:002009-06-05T18:25:06.065-07:00Law Review Write On = deathTechnically, I shouldn't be talking about my law review competition. However, as I don't care and half my class already mentions it on Facebook I feel like I can blog about it.I hate it. I've procrastinated, which means I'll be stuck to a chair with Leechblock ensuring my ass isn't on internets.It is the most boooorrriinnnnggg topic EVER! And yet, I have somewhat mastered it in procrastinator'sKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-20701804213674892642009-06-04T11:19:00.001-07:002009-06-04T11:20:20.877-07:00I'm now on TwitterYou may follow me under Kel Law or username: Kelsmishaps. I'm new to twitter so any recommendations as to who to follow? Any other bloggers out there that tweet?Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-36726122670619330072009-06-04T09:18:00.000-07:002009-06-04T10:26:17.110-07:00TaggedLawful Lady tagged me and I'm just getting around to it.Best Memory of my first year of Law School: Wow, I suck because I really can't think of many great memories. I was really excited to get my grades back after the first semester because it made me realize that I was capable of passing. I was also very happy to know that I'm not a horrible writer. Writing has always been a weakness/Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-27354232635632532682009-05-28T10:17:00.000-07:002009-05-28T13:07:44.119-07:00First semester vs. Second semesterYes, law school is a learning experience, and not just by way of books. I learned a lot about myself and the type of lawyer I want to be. First semester:I skimmed reading, and quasi-book briefed.I focused more on my research and writing course than my other four courses combined.I relied on other people's outlines. I didn't group study.I made it a point to work on friendships with classmates.I Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-49608398233201230242009-05-27T21:58:00.000-07:002009-05-27T22:16:28.867-07:00Blogging Hiatus is over!So I've been missing...and feeling very un-bloggy. Enough of that! Back to getting some readers!So, I really pushed myself the last two weeks of finals. I was at the library every morning, ready for eight hours of group study time. It sucked...majorly. However, I'm really glad I pushed myself toward group study because I learned the material so much better than I would have just on my own. AsKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-53731465487062978432009-05-08T16:57:00.000-07:002009-05-08T17:05:01.118-07:00Hmmm.....I've been a horrible blogger.You see, there's this thing called law school which has eaten all of my time.So...My oral argument went well. Our judges were local attorneys which made me prepare even more. I was very, very nervous about oral arguing and after 12 minutes I couldn't believe how easy it was. After that, I spent a lot of time on my brief. When it was good and turned in I quickly Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-21839990154633272842009-04-15T08:51:00.000-07:002009-04-15T08:51:00.336-07:00$80,000So over at Feministe Jill asked what would you do if your law firm paid you $80,000 to not work for a year. The question's background can be found over at Law Ingenue for those of you who haven't heard of Skadden's offer to its associates. So what would I do...Well, several ideas come quickly to mind like:getting and being pregnant in a low stress fashion,traveling the world with only a backpackKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-89348995094773631132009-04-14T13:25:00.000-07:002009-04-14T13:25:01.086-07:00Women and men equal at trash talking?I found a post over at Jezebel interesting. I immediately thought of law school and all the trash talking my classmates and I involve ourselves in. The study states that men and women trash talk equally, which I found odd.This semester I've actually sought out more male friendships because they don't trash talk. They may trash politics or sports but I've rarely heard them gossip the ways women Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-31185671858646533612009-04-13T08:32:00.000-07:002009-04-13T08:32:00.718-07:00One year BlogoversaryWell, it has been a year since I started this little blog. I think it has been a good year, a good long year. For all you future 1Ls out there time really does fly when you're in law school. You also realize how essential time is. For example, when before I never cared much about how productive my day was, now I look at ways I can be slightly more productive. I even have friends who plan Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-21184795634712021532009-04-12T11:52:00.000-07:002009-04-12T11:56:36.888-07:00Happy EasterSometimes I enjoy reading Above the Law, like today. So Happy Easter!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-69477316420248518942009-04-11T13:00:00.000-07:002009-04-11T13:14:59.904-07:00Three weeks leftThere are three weeks left until finals. OMG! Its time to bring out the hour by hour study schedule to keep me on task. Its time to pull together a study group that actually works. Its business time.A week from now my brief and oral argument will be turned in and over. I can't wait for that moment. I am so sick of this issue, the practicing, the cases, the editing. Even though I've put Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-79247712832152437412009-04-10T08:35:00.000-07:002009-04-10T08:37:18.134-07:00Oral ArgumentsThe oral argument is next week. Any tips? I'm having difficulty finding a theme...And as usual, the entire experience is making me question what the hell I'm doing here.Ahh...the stress of the final four weeks!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-59851372994404925742009-04-06T21:25:00.000-07:002009-04-06T21:29:31.553-07:00Huh?I'm in the middle of brief/oral argument mode. It sucks. I'm also in the beginning stages of finals mode, and am slowly starting to pull a study group together to go over endless contracts questions. Again, this sucks. The good news is J is finally! FINALLY HERE with me. So I have added support to get me through these long nights. The work is endless but the light is near!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-9918786261286723562009-03-29T19:44:00.000-07:002009-03-29T19:49:09.577-07:00Spring Break AccomplishmentsWell, spring break was over a week ago but I managed to get a good start on my outlining to the point where I feel good going forward. It sucked major ass to force myself to organize materials, concepts and readings but overall I think it was a good use of time FOR ME!Why the caps? Am I slightly nerved? Yes.People seem to forget that everyone has their own unique learning style, myself Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-30174760519477684132009-03-18T17:03:00.000-07:002009-03-18T17:17:29.959-07:00Court ObservationWhenever I can I try to observe court. It's a good way to network, think fast, and see what reality looks like after law school. Over winter break I observed a lot of criminal and juvenile hearings. Today I observed what is known here as child abuse court. It was not fun. Not only were the cases difficult to hear, it was also difficult to try and remain impartial as an observer. I suppose I Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-16196973546613252942009-03-17T14:51:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:54:18.171-07:00Spring Break Day 2:skeleton outlines for all classes done!civil procedure review questions done!resume/cover letters done!haircut and pedicure complete!Now I just have to add to the skeletons, revise the brief a zillion times, read for next week's classes, and continue to watch the worst movies ever! Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-7910546933996486772009-03-14T11:39:00.001-07:002009-03-14T11:41:38.288-07:00Spring Break!!Finally! It's here! The plan is:to outline, outline, outline!observe me some court!work on resume, cover letters, and ideas for work.read one book for pleasure.clean my house, pay my bills, eat good food.and work on my brief.Let's see how far I actually get!Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-23222618913404491082009-03-08T22:22:00.000-07:002009-03-08T22:27:46.076-07:00Happy International Women's Day! & "Opt Out"I spent the morning discussing the overt sexism on today's Sunday paper and thought about all the amazing women who have influenced my life. What did you do?Speaking of women!Noorain Khan asked me to spread the word about this amazing conference:You may register at: http://www.acteva.com/go/optoutWith more info found here: http://www.law.yale.edu/news/optout.htm."OPT OUT" OR PUSHED OUT:ARE Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-12437608085506147372009-03-05T17:30:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:42:26.993-08:00Learning to let goI'll admit that this semester I'm trying new studying techniques however I'm amazed by the lack of course reading my fellow classmates have been doing. I bet a third of the class (60) doesn't read anymore. Nothing, nada, zip. We've all been working on our briefs lately which also means they are skipping classes. I find it bothersome that my classmates are consciously preparing to skip class Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506566474892455066.post-4508774410057103242009-02-26T17:40:00.000-08:002009-02-26T17:45:40.933-08:00We have a problem.Yes, we have a problem according to my Contracts professor (who I cannot stand). Apparently someone is signing in for someone else who is not attending class. And now we've all be told what horrible students we are, how our trust is gone, and how he just doesn't know how he'll proceed with roll from now on. I hate being talked to like a child. And I am bothered that the entire class is being Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06101127526216738295noreply@blogger.com5