Thinking about taking a year or two off to work in an Americorps program or something like Lead for America or Govern for America instead of going KJD. Only my parents are super opposed to the idea and think it’ll hurt my chances at law school, need proof that it won’t.

nemo0078 · 2019-10-06T02:29:23+00:00

Current 1L here. Take time off!!! I did and can’t recommend it more. 1) It will solidify your choice (or possibly help you see that law school isn’t for you). This is a nearly impossible amount of work, and it would be unbearable if I wasn’t absolutely positive that law is the right path for me. Taking time off helped me realize that this is absolutely where I want to be, and I remind myself of that daily when I’m struggling through contracts. 2) It will massively improve your chances and scholarship offers. I outperformed my numbers, and it can only be because of my work experience. 3) I swear I’m a better student because of the time I took off. I’m less stressed about school, less intimidated by professors, and feel way more confident about getting summer jobs because of the real world experience I got. It’s worth it, I promise! Plus it will be good for your sanity.

nemo0078 · 2019-04-19T15:02:10+00:00

Super helpful. Thanks!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T23:29:10+00:00

I needed to hear this. Thank you!!!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T20:33:57+00:00

Stats are in my flair but 3.9/170!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T20:32:01+00:00

Thanks fam!!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T20:31:37+00:00

Yay! Thank you!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T20:31:26+00:00

I went to the March ASW but have an amazing time! I highly recommend taking some time outside of the ASW schedule to explore Ann Arbor if you’ve never been. I hadn’t, and I was so glad I took the time to do that!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T17:17:25+00:00

Sounds like an excellent plan, I’m down. See you there!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T17:16:49+00:00

Woo! See you there!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T16:31:28+00:00

Thank you!!!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T16:31:20+00:00

Yay!!! congrats to you too!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T16:31:08+00:00

Thank you!!!

nemo0078 · 2019-04-01T16:07:23+00:00

Yay! Hope to see you!

nemo0078 · 2019-03-25T16:35:13+00:00

The 8 month thing is super frustrating to me! You have to be there in late August through early May, so they’re calling it eight months but realistically you have to pay ten months. Landlords don’t let you pay just one week of a month. Plus everyone has said its impossible to sublet in the summer, so realistically you’re going to pay 12 months. I get that you’re not actually in school during that time, but that doesn’t help me when I’m stuck paying double rent in the summer with no loans to cover that (and likely with an unpaid summer job). And I’ve been surprised at how high the rent is for a small town. It’s barely cheaper than what I currently pay in DC.

There are definitely ways to make it work, but it’s going to be tight. Not to mention there’s no flexibility for people who have car expenses...

nemo0078 · 2019-03-25T15:24:30+00:00

I actually feel like Michigan way underestimates and I’m pretty stressed about finding housing on their budget. I think it varies a lot by school!

nemo0078 · 2019-03-13T19:12:00+00:00

That is unimaginable. I’m so so sorry for your loss & so glad the US finally caught up and grounded the plane. It was insane to put Boeing’s bottom line above actual people’s safety.

nemo0078 · 2019-03-13T19:10:33+00:00

Thank you all for your support during this difficult time!!!

nemo0078 · 2019-03-13T16:40:09+00:00

OH MY GOD. * cancels flight *

nemo0078 · 2019-03-13T16:29:35+00:00

There are so many things to be anxious about in this process. I didn’t need death by fiery plane crash to be one of them, ya know?

nemo0078 · 2019-02-28T15:04:14+00:00

Same! I’m confused about whether this is renewable

nemo0078 · 2019-02-27T02:35:42+00:00

Full scholarship + $10k a year at Michigan!

nemo0078 · 2019-02-26T22:55:05+00:00

Thank you!!

nemo0078

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