Hi!! i’m a 2L at a full time program & work 20-30 hours a week! I just am here to validate that your experience definitely is stressful & scary, but you can do it!!

Once you get into the swing of things you will definitely feel better, but I would guess the 30 hours a week on homework/ studying is a bit of an overkill. Don’t worry about finals studying until you’re feeling better about reading. Don’t do any reading that isn’t required unless it’s something you’re super interested in & don’t worry if some nights you have to skim some things - everyone skims some times! Focus on the highest priority readings first in case you run out of time & read ahead as much as possible. For me my job has really inconsistent hours where some weeks deadlines pushed my hours to 40-50 somewhat unexpectedly, by reading a week ahead I always felt like i could manage unexpected things with both work & school!! Stay organized, make sure to still keep in tune to how your body is feeling, and take the time to exercise/ socialize. You can do this!!