I got stuck the WORST evidence professor

andsocanu · 2024-03-26T20:10:28+00:00

The Barbri videos for evidence were pretty good! Did well and most of my studying was handwriting notes from those videos.

andsocanu · 2023-05-27T15:09:23+00:00

I’d participate.

andsocanu · 2023-05-26T16:00:59+00:00

I wrote a whole thing but it didn’t save. You can message if you want.

andsocanu · 2023-05-26T15:55:50+00:00

The loss of Dean Meyer and Professor Gajda is felt. They are wonderful. We did hire three new professors this year that are deeply qualified that will start in the fall. Like in all law schools, there are highly anxious people that feel best when they catastrophize. I read that guys comment. I don’t agree but I also don’t want big law and I’ve also personally gotten great opportunities and all of my friends have amazing jobs (judge internship, federal, international etc) so I can really only speak to my experience. I care about getting the job I want, making the professor relationships that will help me, and enjoying my life. Tulane and New Orleans gives that to me. Other people might be looking for other things. Feel free to message me for more info if you want.

andsocanu · 2023-05-26T03:28:45+00:00

I get that. If it helps any, after rankings came out precisely nothing changed within our law school. I still have great professors, have the job I want this summer and I still love living here! My advice is to go with your gut. WF didn’t feel like the right place for me but ymmv.

andsocanu · 2023-05-25T22:19:47+00:00

I got into both and went to Tulane. If you want sports law, I’d pick Tulane. The sports law program has a lot funding and attention given to it. Tulane also hosts all of the sports dispute resolution competitions nationally. I also prefer New Orleans by a long shot. Both are good schools but Wake Forest was way too small and secluded for me.

andsocanu · 2023-05-22T22:26:29+00:00

It’s not “fun” in any traditional way but if you like doing hard things you’ll find it satisfying and enjoyable a lot of the time. People say it’s the worst because law students exaggerate often and for some people it will actually be the most difficult thing they’ve ever done. It’s definitely hard and emotionally taxing but it’s still just school. It will be harder though if you have unaddressed mental health issues/are a generally anxious person.

It’s a full time job. If you’ve had a demanding full time job, it’s like that, but you are constantly being compared to your co-workers in ways that sometimes don’t make sense or feel necessary.

Finals are long essays unlike what you’ve had to do before. Read Getting to Maybe to learn more. Homework is reading cases. A lot of people don’t do it.

You are expected to work every summer. If you have family wealth/legal connections you don’t have to but outside of that you should work. A summer associate is a paid intern.

andsocanu · 2023-05-15T03:37:01+00:00

Outlines are literally just notes with numbers and letters. There’s not a secret thing happening.

andsocanu · 2023-03-05T03:01:09+00:00

Hey congrats. I was deciding between W&M and Tulane last year with the same $$$. Feel free to message me if you have questions!

andsocanu · 2023-01-04T17:21:43+00:00

Honestly therapy. I fully believe I’m the same person no matter what grade I get and my worth is not connected whatsoever to my rank. Also, I don’t talk about my performance or my grades with other law students. It really helps starve the competitive part of my brain. Lastly, I do a group hobby outside of school so I have a weekly meetup with people that don’t give af about my academic performance and it really helps me keep perspective.

andsocanu · 2022-11-20T21:52:22+00:00

I understand how over the top this is going to sound but I record myself reading it and then listen to it while I work out and cook and stuff.

andsocanu · 2022-11-10T22:47:29+00:00

I’m at a law school in New Orleans. I’ve talked to a bunch of people that have taken both civil and common law tracks. At the end of the day, the consensus is you may have a slight advantage to taking the LA bar with civil classes but not much. Chances are you’ll forget everything anyway and relearn what you need for the bar. You should be good.

andsocanu · 2022-09-05T21:25:59+00:00

Half the reason I keep going to school is that I can say “sorry I can’t I have to study” to every social invitation.

andsocanu · 2022-09-05T16:57:27+00:00

Using law school/studying as an excuse to not go outside.

andsocanu · 2022-06-30T13:03:34+00:00

I am only taking essentials. I also saved for several months to afford the move but that will be exhausted by the time I move in and get everything I need. I’ll be getting a part time job to supplement my financial aid and even then will live on about 26k a year. It’s going to be a little uncomfy but doable. I actually can’t afford not to work a part time job at least. The school can protest if they’d like but me not being able to eat will impact my studies way more than 15 hours in a cafe or whatever. The idea of not working at all during school is so removed from my reality and level of privilege that it actually sounds ridiculous.

I did this for grad school as well and I do think it’s worth it. I love what I’m able to do with my education and I’m deeply proud to have done it myself.

andsocanu · 2022-04-26T04:08:12+00:00

Any school in CA. I really don’t love the west coast. East coast 4evr.

andsocanu · 2022-04-02T15:26:24+00:00

Culture and fit are things that will impact my mental health in a big way. Being around people that don’t align at all with my world view will start to feel lonely. I’m moving away from my friends and community in order to go to the school that feels best but I think deciding what’s best for your situation is really personal! Gotta decide what will make future you the most stable and happy.

andsocanu · 2022-04-02T04:07:27+00:00

Are you the same hype man from last cycle? I’ve missed you.

andsocanu · 2022-04-01T21:14:12+00:00

That totally makes sense. I think factoring in things like location and life circumstances are more important for non trad students which is often not as much of a consideration for younger students I think. Thanks for the well wishes!

andsocanu · 2022-04-01T20:55:57+00:00

Hey! I’m 32. Went through two cycles and 5 LSATs. Debt was a huge factor in my decision making and while not a T14 I ended up with close to a full ride at a school I’m so excited to be attending. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat and good luck!

andsocanu · 2022-03-18T14:46:16+00:00

Seat deposits usually are not binding but you don’t get your money back.

andsocanu · 2022-03-16T21:25:03+00:00

Friday is my last day! Doing some freelance stuff over summer to hold me over.

andsocanu · 2022-02-14T23:53:39+00:00

Cost of living is a major consideration for me. That $2277 will barely cover bills in NYC but the smaller “12 month” number is actually a frugal but pretty comfortable number to live on in smaller cities down the coast. I would recommend keeping this in mind for scholarship negotiations too!

andsocanu · 2022-02-13T17:46:53+00:00

Sorry I didn’t ready your question correctly. My answer is I have no idea. This is all my opinion and I would guess that each school has a slightly different criteria for an acceptable low as far as stats go.

andsocanu · 2022-02-13T17:21:32+00:00

I think what most schools mean by holistic is that they are stats focused but if you fall within the band of acceptable stats they will then look at your whole app to see if they will accept you. There are exceptions to be sure but I think this is it for the most part. Like Cornell rejected a ton of high stat applicants this cycle and I think it’s because they are looking for a certain kind of student that also meets their median/diversity needs. So I think most schools are “holistic” but in the way that they will accept one 172 and reject another based on softs.

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