Since I have recommended some books, here are some law-related movies that I like:
" . . . And Justice for All" (This movie got me on an early-years Pacino kick. I went and got "Serpico,""Dog Day Afternoon," and "Author! Author!" after seeing this. Man, he was a great actor! But enough about Al, back to my recommendations.)
"The Paperchase"
"12 Angry Men"
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
Friday, March 16, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Recommended Books
I highly recommend these books to anyone considering law school part-time or full.
(forgive the citations - I haven't learned Bluebook style yet!)
"Acing Your First Year of Law School"
"Law School Confidential"
"Law School Insider"
"Planet Law School"
These should ideally be read the spring and summer before you begin classes. My only criticism of these books is that they come form the vantage point of full-time students. To get a sense of the experience of a part-time law student, I recommend reading . . .
Oh, right. It doesn't exist.
Not yet, anyway!! :~)
Still, I recommend the above for a great look at outlining, study methods, and exam prep.
(forgive the citations - I haven't learned Bluebook style yet!)
"Acing Your First Year of Law School"
"Law School Confidential"
"Law School Insider"
"Planet Law School"
These should ideally be read the spring and summer before you begin classes. My only criticism of these books is that they come form the vantage point of full-time students. To get a sense of the experience of a part-time law student, I recommend reading . . .
Oh, right. It doesn't exist.
Not yet, anyway!! :~)
Still, I recommend the above for a great look at outlining, study methods, and exam prep.
Not going to be easy
Last week I took a tour of one of the schools to which I have been accepted. Two weeks prior to the workshop, I emailed my assigned counselor and requested a meeting for the same day as the open house. I mentioned in the email that I had some concerns about being a full-time employee and going to school part-time at night - what opportunities would I be allowed to take part in, would certain things (such as law review, clinics) even be available to me? She agreed to meet with me on the day of - even said she was looking forward to it. So was I.
Come the day of the open house, I went to her desk, introduced myself, and sat down. Her first question to me: "So, how can I help you?" Hang on - didn't I cover that prep work in my email? Is it too much for me to expect a professional to gather up materials related to an agenda before a meeting? I wasn't encouraged by the fact that she hadn't prepared at all to meet me up until that point - I mean, by the time I sat down I had done some research into clinics, and already knew which ones were available for evening students. I would have expected her to have that info at her fingertips.
Anyway, enough digression. Maybe her lack of professionalism or preparation isn't reflective of the law school as a whole. But, if this is supposed to be my counselor for the next four years, I can see already that I would be in for a lot of DIY as far as circumnavigating the school goes. She's supposed to be my go-to gal; so I went-to her and came back empty-handed. Not cool.
A few days later she emailed me the contact info of a part-time evening student, so that I can reach out and talk about the realities and opportunities. I haven't written to her yet, and don't know that I need to. I get the feeling that meeting with my dizzy counselor gave me all the info I will need to know about that particular school.
Moral of this experience: If you are considering part-time evening law, meet early with the administration to see what they know about your situation. And then, listen to your gut.
Come the day of the open house, I went to her desk, introduced myself, and sat down. Her first question to me: "So, how can I help you?" Hang on - didn't I cover that prep work in my email? Is it too much for me to expect a professional to gather up materials related to an agenda before a meeting? I wasn't encouraged by the fact that she hadn't prepared at all to meet me up until that point - I mean, by the time I sat down I had done some research into clinics, and already knew which ones were available for evening students. I would have expected her to have that info at her fingertips.
Anyway, enough digression. Maybe her lack of professionalism or preparation isn't reflective of the law school as a whole. But, if this is supposed to be my counselor for the next four years, I can see already that I would be in for a lot of DIY as far as circumnavigating the school goes. She's supposed to be my go-to gal; so I went-to her and came back empty-handed. Not cool.
A few days later she emailed me the contact info of a part-time evening student, so that I can reach out and talk about the realities and opportunities. I haven't written to her yet, and don't know that I need to. I get the feeling that meeting with my dizzy counselor gave me all the info I will need to know about that particular school.
Moral of this experience: If you are considering part-time evening law, meet early with the administration to see what they know about your situation. And then, listen to your gut.
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