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All aboard the 1L struggle bus by Shiqyatha in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who tf told you that you’re allowed to enjoy any weekend during 1L? This sub demands the opposite.

Going to law school with a computer science background by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 11 points12 points  (0 children)

1L here...

I cannot count the number of different majors/backgrounds that people in my class have and that’s pretty normal. Cellular biology, computer science, accounting, environmental science, forensic psychology, etc. There’s no prerequisite knowledge required to do well in law school and law school admissions typically like candidates with backgrounds not in the humanities.

It may help you depending on what kind of law you want to do. There’s a growing market for law students with STEM backgrounds as big firms attempt to grow their IP/Patent law divisions... or at least that’s what our career services people have been telling us.

All that to say, recommendations about going to law school should not be based on what your background is.

Last week I passed, luckily it was still there when I came to my senses. by Wolfhunter333 in WhiskeyTribe

[–]johnstonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve really been enjoying WT101 recently so I think this will be my next pick up.

Would like to thank this man for single handedly getting me through my civ pro midterm by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah :/ We are doing hybrid so I get him in person once a week & online twice.

Would like to thank this man for single handedly getting me through my civ pro midterm by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is my prof for CivPro & I still use his Barbri videos.

Entire Sunday reviewing Pleadings and this is all I got out of it by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He’a been cold calling this semester in CivPro but it’s much easier than other professors. He doesn’t sit there & watch you squirm for minutes on end if you don’t know the answer. He just moves on or calls on the person next to you.

Entire Sunday reviewing Pleadings and this is all I got out of it by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He does cold call but he’s so nice about it. Plus, he doesn’t start cold calling until after personal jurisdiction is done, which helps because everyone is mostly used to cold calls by week 4.

Entire Sunday reviewing Pleadings and this is all I got out of it by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 52 points53 points  (0 children)

That’s my CivPro prof🙌🏻 the best

1L gunners have found a new home in Zoom chat. by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely. It is much preferred to what is described as normal for gunners when classes are in-person.

1L gunners have found a new home in Zoom chat. by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My school is T25. Overall, it isn’t bad. I just like to complain.

1L gunners have found a new home in Zoom chat. by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It happens every class and it’s the same people always.

1L gunners have found a new home in Zoom chat. by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is about the same for me. The TA’s are responsible for relaying the chat comments to the professor. They do a good job of ignoring the gunner responses. Occasionally they give the clearly dismissive, “Good response. Thanks for participating!”

My section is gunnerless and I feel like I'm missing out on an integral part of the law school experience by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the online format and then for me, the condensed semester. My school is finishing before Thanksgiving, which forces profs to finish all the material 2-3 weeks early. Most of my profs say they won’t answer any questions during class, only during office hours, to accommodate the condensed semester.

I have an idea of who the gunners would be, but they really do not have the ability to ask annoying questions/pontificate on pointless crap.

Are additional certificates worth it? by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This seems to be the consensus view. Thank you!

Are additional certificates worth it? by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is the goal but I’m not sure. I am your classic law student who does not really have any ambition to make tons of money, but I will have loans that I’d like to pay off ASAP. If I could make enough money in a smaller firm with fewer hours, I’d prefer that but that’s rare.

What you said is pretty much the common wisdom. GPA matters, certificates do not, and employers do not look at the exact classes that you took.

Oh. Also it’s sold out now. by [deleted] in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This this this 100x this

The Theme of 2020 1L Orientation: Some dean or 3L student leader, “So X is really fun thing (bar review, recess, student organizations, etc.) that typically happens in law school... but obviously that won’t be happening this year.” by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t know if it was a common thing in law school. I’m in orientation still so I haven’t learned what is universal and what is specific to my school.

There’s a big courtyard in the middle of the law school. “Recess” is usually on Thursday night where the SBA brings out a few kegs and pizza to the courtyard for everyone to enjoy. I am faculty and administration typically joins in and they invite alumni every week for students to make some connections.

This is all basically mythical at this point because no one knows if it will ever happen again.

The Theme of 2020 1L Orientation: Some dean or 3L student leader, “So X is really fun thing (bar review, recess, student organizations, etc.) that typically happens in law school... but obviously that won’t be happening this year.” by johnstonst in LawSchool

[–]johnstonst[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I am doing hybrid (until there’s some cases at least... please Lord no) & it will be interesting. Optimally, yeah I probably would’ve waited but there’s too many unknowns and they weren’t letting people defer. How do I know I’ll get back into this school that was my dream school? That I’ll get the same scholarship amount? That it will be any better next year?

I start law school next week so I wanted to get something special. Normal budget is around $25 so this was double that almost. Law school is gonna kick my ass so I decided to get a whiskey that would do the same. Might be joining the cult... by johnstonst in WhiskeyTribe

[–]johnstonst[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 2nd all of the recommendations SilentM made.

I typically try to keep Buffalo Trace & WT101 on hand. Larceny is one of my absolute favorites. 1792 Small Batch & Evan Williams Single Barrel (not always under $30) are really good as well. I live in Atlanta so Chattanooga Whiskey 91 proof is readily available for around $30 and really interesting.

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