The Law Lifestyle

So you've figured out where you want to apply, you've taken the LSAT, and you've prepped as much as you possibly can at this moment in time--what now? Visiting law schools is an important part of the admissions process. Any university can put their best face forward on their website, but nothing can beat how you feel when you're actually on campus. Making sure to spend some time exploring where you could potentially spend three years (and a whole lot of money!) will help you feel more confident in your decision. What should you do during a visit? A school visit may seem intimidating--you have to learn as much as you can about where you're going to spend the next three years of your life in such a short amount of time. You can get a general feel for a law school through your visit that will help you make an educated choice in the long run. You should visit financial aid, the law library (and other popular study spots on campus), the law building, admissio

I'll always be the first to admit that I'm a perfectionist. It's not like I wear this as a badge of honor (although I do appreciate it when it helps me do better on projects); it's just a fact about me. I know plenty of others who would call themselves perfectionists, as well. There are many things that perfectionism connects to, from depression to anxiety to simple comparisons to others. For me, I always second guess myself. Sometimes, it comes from my anxiety; other times, from my perfectionism. Even though I still struggle with this now, things have gotten better as I learned to tell myself that nothing is ever going to be perfect. If you are unsure about whether you struggle with perfectionist qualities, here are a few things you might do if you do deal with perfectionism: you're either a total failure or a success you're hypercritical of your mistakes you have an insatiable drive that ends up with you burnt out There are more signs of perfe

How many times have you decided to take a break from your study session, and suddenly it's been over an hour since you've done anything productive. Holding yourself accountable during your study breaks will help you in the long run with your grades. There are plenty of ways to stay productive while taking a break, and they can fit any mood you're in. Check out some of my ideas below! Let's get physical Getting your blood pumping will not only leave you feeling rejuvenated, but it's also beneficial to your health. Sitting around for hours on end isn't that great for you (shocker!), so even a quick five minutes that you walk to refill your water bottle is helpful. If you really can't focus, take a longer break away from your textbooks. Take out the trash, walk your dog, or check your mail. Power nap Give yourself 25-30 minutes to take a quick nap for a longer study break. Once your alarm goes off, make sure you don't fall back to sleep; any lo

We've all had problems with procrastination. It's one of those things that sneaks up on you when you decide to take a five-minute break on your phone and you suddenly realize you've been sitting around for half an hour. Trying to find away around procrastinating is hard, but it is doable. There are plenty of ways to keep yourself motivated to get your work done to your best ability. Set realistic goals Reach for the sky, of course, but don't expect yourself to accomplish that all in one day. It'll become overwhelming and much easier to scroll through Instagram instead of working toward your goal. Reward yourself As simple as it seems, working toward a treat for yourself is great motivation. Maybe you'll buy yourself that new shirt you've been eyeing if you study for at least an hour every day this week. Give yourself something to look forward to after all your hard work. Give it five minutes Take whatever it is you don't want to do, and giv

Letters of recommendation are an important part of your law school apps. While you are able to describe yourself in all other parts of your application, your letters of rec show how you come off to and interact with other people. Getting a killer letter of recommendation can take some time, but it's definitely worth it in the long run. Asking for Letters of Rec The first step in receiving a letter of recommendation is to ask for one. Make sure to ask far enough in advance that your writers have the time to properly prepare, write, and edit your recommendations. Picking the right people is important, too. You don't want a professor who doesn't know you very well writing a letter of rec for your dream law school. Whoever you have writing for you, they should know who you are both inside and outside the classroom. Aiming for Professionalism Even if you know whoever is writing your letter of recommendation very well, it still pays to act professional around them. N

I don't know about you, but I'm somebody who loves to snack while I study. I always feel better when I don't have to interrupt my study sesh to get up and make a snack, so I like to prepare snacks beforehand that I know are going to keep me focused and full of energy. Check out my list of some great snack ideas down below to keep going throughout your day of studying. 1. Peanut butter and banana rice cakes Spread some peanut butter onto a rice cake and top it with a few slices of banana to get in some protein, fruit, and grains. 2. Healthy trail mix Create your own trail mix to munch on all day. I like to include chocolate-covered coffee beans, almonds, and coconut chips in mine. 3. Apples and peanut butter Greek yogurt dip This one is really simple: all you have to do is cut up an apple and then mix together some peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and honey. 4. Baked banana chips Preheat your oven to 225 degrees and place a paper-lined baking sheet

Since tomorrow is International Women's Day and March is Women's History Month, there's no better time to take a look back into history to make note of women who have paved the way for today's female lawyers. Get inspired by the amazing feats of all these women--and make sure to think about what impact you'll make in the future. 1. Margaret Brent Brent is one of two women considered to be the first female lawyer in the United States (read about the other one down below!). In 1638 she was named executor for Lord Calvert, the governor of Maryland colony. Her practice included over 100 cases in both Maryland and Virginia. 2. Arabella Mansfield Mansfield is also considered to be the first female lawyer in the United States. She was admitted to the Iowa bar in 1869, becoming the first women in the United States to become a practicing lawyer. She spent most of her career as a professor of law at several universities. 3. Myra Bradwell Bradwell appeal

Happy March, everyone! Life is picking up for me again, especially at work. Although, on the other hand, it also feels like some things are slowing down as well. This is a busy time at work, so I'm running around all the time while there. What's actually slowing down is my law life--now that I have all my applications submitted, all I can do is sit around and wait for responses from the law schools. Here's a quick recap of my February goals: Get at least a 160 on the LSAT ( check! ) Spend more time organizing my planner ( check! ) Socialize more ( check! ) Reach 400 followers on Instagram ( check! ) Increase my email newsletter list ( check! ) Related: Looking Toward February March Goals Like I mentioned above, life is getting crazy, so I have to be really careful with my goals this month. These are my goals for March: Reach 500 followers on Instagram Hear back from at least three law schools Focus on self care Diversify my social media conten