The Law Lifestyle

So you've been waitlisted--now what? If you want to stay on the waitlist and be considered for admission, especially for a law school you hope to attend, you should write a letter of continued interest. This letter basically states that you are still interested and want to attend that law school. I recommend writing one only if you are very interested in attending school. Below are some components that you should have in your letter of continued interest. Introduction Paragraph Make sure to thank the admissions staff for continuing to work with you. Staying polite and confident will give off the perfect voice for this letter. Mention that, if you are taken off the waitlist and admitted, you plan on attending. Schools are less likely to give you a spot in their incoming class if they aren't sure you'll be attending. Body Paragraphs In my letter of continued interest for one of the schools that placed me on their waitlist, I provided details about why I was interes

Earlier this month, I went on a shopping spree and bought a few law school prep books off Amazon. I anxiously awaited their arrival, and, once I finally had all of them, I decided to read 1L of a Ride: A Well-Traveled Professor's Roadmap to Success in the First Year of Law School by Andrew McClurg first, because it was the one I saw peppered all over my Pinterest feed as soon as I began searching for pins about law school and admissions. Related: Book Review: Law School Confidential To begin, I am a worrywart to the highest degree, so law school has been at the top of the of worries in my mind as it comes closer. And, in all honesty, this book, despite giving warnings about the difficulty of law school and the workload, made me even more excited to begin law school. Ever since I submitted all my applications, it feels as if time is dragging on--I just want to get started! I'm excited to face a new academic challenge and, with each passing day, that excitement grows.

Deciding on a law school is a big decision for every future law student--not only are you going to be receiving your education from there, but you'll also get all your student experience at the law school and in the area surrounding it. I chose to attend the University of Denver for plenty of reasons. Although I did a lot of research before officially applying, after I submitted all my applications I continued to dig even deeper into each law school's website to find more information. The main reasons that swayed me to accept DU's offer were the student life, specializations, the focus on experiential learning, and the focus on mental health. While in undergrad, I was involved in a lot of different student organizations, and they became where I met most of my friends and spent a lot of my time outside of class. Obviously, I can't spend most of my time in law school with student organization work; however, for the few organizations that I'm interested in, DU o

I've always considered myself someone who runs better when I'm on a tight schedule. It gives me less time to sit around and procrastinate and I always feel productive when I lay in bed at night before falling asleep. However, there is a downside to this. Whenever I decide to relax to a little bit or have a self care day, I feel guilty that I'm not busy. Even though I'm supposed to be thinking about anything but what's up next on my to do list for the week, those thoughts creep into my head and make it hard to enjoy my downtime. Why does it have to be like this? I know, and I'm sure many others do as well, the importance of taking a break every now and then to save your sanity. But it's hard to get rid of those guilty thoughts. You might find yourself angrily telling yourself that you're being lazy or wasting time, even when it's not true. In my opinion, I think this focus on staying as busy as possible comes from a need to accomplish as much

The logic games section of the LSAT is...something else, for lack of a better phrase. When I took my first ever preptest, even before I began studying (just to see where I landed on the scope of things), I was immediately overwhelmed by the logic games section. How was I supposed to figure this all out? And in only 35 minutes? Absolutely no way. Eventually, the logic games section became my favorite part of the LSAT. After practicing and learning what to expect from the different types of questions, everything seemed straightforward. One of my favorite things I read about logic games when early in my LSAT study sessions is that it's the most easily-learned of the test sections, which I wholeheartedly agree with. Practice Makes Perfect Honestly, there's no secret way to suddenly make you understand how to breeze through logic games (if only!). It's just going to take a lot of practice. So sit down, grab some coffee or tea, and get out some practice sets. You can ti

Capsule wardrobes are something I've seen on Pinterest for years, and I've always been tempted to try them out to make life easier in the morning. I'm currently working on my own capsule wardrobe, and I thought I'd share some of the tips I've come across and discovered on my own in today's blog. But first, what is a capsule wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is a mini wardrobe made up of versatile pieces that can be worn in many different ways and for many different occasions. The first step is to go through your closet. I figured now would be the perfect time to do this as spring cleaning. If I pulled out a piece of clothing I never wear anymore, that doesn't fit my style anymore, or I didn't love anymore, it'd be time to donate it. Via She's Babely After organizing your closet, it's time to start planning out the colors of your closet. Pick a base color, preferably black or navy blue, that you can find in tons of bottoms, tops, jack

So far, I have been waitlisted at two law schools. It's left me in a strangle place with my emotions--I'm happy that it's not a rejection, but, at the same time, I don't know where I stand with the school, either. The emails I received had very vague wording; it sounded as if they wanted to admit me, but they weren't, at least not yet. Waitlists are like a weird law school limbo applicants can get stuck in--how are you supposed to deal with it? I'm trying to keep myself motivated throughout the application process, and I'm sure other students on a waitlist can relate. Remind yourself of what you've accomplished so far--graduating college, taking the LSAT, creating a career and not just a job for yourself, and more. It's easy to get obsessed with thinking about the waitlist (raise your hand if you're checking your email at least three times a day), but it's not going to help you out in the long run. Find different ways to distract you

As students, we spend a good chunk of our day hunched over textbooks, laptops, and notebooks. After a while. this can really mess with your body, especially your shoulders, backs, hips, and even your legs. One way I like to help my body is through yoga and stretching. Starting off my day with yoga, and sometimes even ending a long day with more yoga before bed, really helps keep my body comfortable and ready to go. When life gets too busy for you to attend a yoga class, there are still plenty of small poses you can do throughout the day to take care of any pain or discomfort you may feel. Seated twist Source Cross one leg over the other and place your opposite elbow against your knee. Lightly twist, keeping your chest open and your back straight. Forward fold Source With your feet hip-width apart and a slight bend in your knee, bend at the hips and lean forward. Keep your spine relaxed and straightened, as well as your neck and shoulders. You can put your hands o

Okay, how is it already April? 2019 sure feels like it's flying by--this is my fourth monthly post that I'm writing already for this year alone. How crazy! April means a lot for me, especially this year. The first seat deposits for the University of Denver and the University of Miami are due during the second week of April (oh boy), and I'm expecting to hear back from the rest of the schools I applied to sometime this month. March was a good month for me, especially based on the goals I set in my March blog post. Here's a recap of those goals: Reach 500 followers on Instagram ( check! ) Hear back from at least three law schools ( check! ) Focus on self care ( check! ) Diversify my social media content, especially on Pinterest and Instagram ( check! ) Related: Looking Toward March April Goals Reach 600 followers on Instagram Reach 150 followers on Pinterest Work ahead on all blog posts and graphics Hear back on the rest of my applications Make