Because I practically live in the library during the school year, I often eat lunch in the library. As a result, I have found that it's far less rude to crumple up your paper bag that once held your lunch quickly and loudly rather than slowly, painfully and with great annoyance by those around you.
I've also found that it's customary to sit at least one seat away from the person sitting next to you at a library table.
You should whisper quietly and take all phone conversations into the hallway. If you're listening to music, make sure YOU are the only one listening. (blaring your Britney Spears Greatest Hits Album for everyone to hear is rude.)
Clear out cubicles and carrols when you are done using them. There is nothing worse than someone who sets up shop in one and refuses to share.
If you decide to sleep on one of the 6th floor sofas, try not to snore, wipe up any drool when you're done and the rest of is will promise not to wake you unless it's for class or something super urgent.
And last but not least, if you're a loud typist, don't get upset when we make up nicknames for you and say them to your face. You don't have to bang on your keyboard to write.
2L Day 2
Tuesday, August 25, 2009 0 comments
Embarked on my second day of law school today and to my surprise it all went pretty smoothly. I was able to sleep in and enjoy the comforts of 2L life without any hiccups. Made it to class, avoided getting called on and then headed to Borders for a copy of Lawrence Lessig's Free Culture and Remix (both of which are available for free to download on his website). Lawrence Lessig is the creator of Creative Commons and an interesting read for any student of Copyright and Trademark law. He makes some interesting arguments surrounding the life of a copyright, free access vs. creator rights argument.
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You're probably wondering why I am switching blog sites again. Well, to be honest, I really was getting annoyed with some of the features of Blogger and couldn't stand that I couldn't update my blog from anywhere with iWeb - so I am going to try out WordPress - which doesn't mean I won't just switch back in a few months. Don't hate me. I try to be consistent, but curiosity often gets the best of me.
On that note, I love blogging and I want to be able to do it from anywhere (my iPhone, the library, a friend's computer, etc.) The idea of having to wait until I am sitting at my Macbook just frustrates me and the idea of posting on Blogger frustrates me even more. Don't misunderstand me, I love many of the features of Blogger, but I have the photo posting formatting. I'm a stickler for formatting - as you'd know if you've ever borrowed notes from me or seen me mapping out a flow chart.
Did I ever mention I was a flow chart addict? I think flow charts are a great way to visualize the big pictures without having to know all the details. My greatest recommendation to any incoming law student is to know what your strengths are and to stick with them. My greatest strength is "big picture" flow charts. I'll post some of my favorite charts that I learned the most from later.
Additionally, I also find the CALI lessons extremely helpful for broad knowledge, not so much in depth knowledge. I like to take the CALI quizzes after outlining a section to see what I've learned from outlining. By the way, an outline is exactly that - an outline of the entire course that law students make before finals to study all the rules, cases, etc. of a subject. Ok, at this point I'm realizing this post lacks a lot of focus. It's a little bit too late to be writing. I'll focus my thoughts and save them for another post. Needless to say, I had a great day 2 of my 2L career!
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You're probably wondering why I am switching blog sites again. Well, to be honest, I really was getting annoyed with some of the features of Blogger and couldn't stand that I couldn't update my blog from anywhere with iWeb - so I am going to try out WordPress - which doesn't mean I won't just switch back in a few months. Don't hate me. I try to be consistent, but curiosity often gets the best of me.
On that note, I love blogging and I want to be able to do it from anywhere (my iPhone, the library, a friend's computer, etc.) The idea of having to wait until I am sitting at my Macbook just frustrates me and the idea of posting on Blogger frustrates me even more. Don't misunderstand me, I love many of the features of Blogger, but I have the photo posting formatting. I'm a stickler for formatting - as you'd know if you've ever borrowed notes from me or seen me mapping out a flow chart.
Did I ever mention I was a flow chart addict? I think flow charts are a great way to visualize the big pictures without having to know all the details. My greatest recommendation to any incoming law student is to know what your strengths are and to stick with them. My greatest strength is "big picture" flow charts. I'll post some of my favorite charts that I learned the most from later.
Additionally, I also find the CALI lessons extremely helpful for broad knowledge, not so much in depth knowledge. I like to take the CALI quizzes after outlining a section to see what I've learned from outlining. By the way, an outline is exactly that - an outline of the entire course that law students make before finals to study all the rules, cases, etc. of a subject. Ok, at this point I'm realizing this post lacks a lot of focus. It's a little bit too late to be writing. I'll focus my thoughts and save them for another post. Needless to say, I had a great day 2 of my 2L career!
1L No More
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 1 comments
I just finished my first year of law school.
Wow.
To say those nine words does not seem like it should have much of an impact on the world, but law school has turned my world upside down. I have never in my life worked for something so hard. I have to admit, I have so much pride and an immense sense of accomplishment to realize my first year of law school is over.
It's commonly said by attorneys, law school admissions and experts, that a law student's first year of law school is the hardest year of their life. I just hope the next two years are not this tough. :)
Cheers to what's to come! :)
Wow.
To say those nine words does not seem like it should have much of an impact on the world, but law school has turned my world upside down. I have never in my life worked for something so hard. I have to admit, I have so much pride and an immense sense of accomplishment to realize my first year of law school is over.
It's commonly said by attorneys, law school admissions and experts, that a law student's first year of law school is the hardest year of their life. I just hope the next two years are not this tough. :)
Cheers to what's to come! :)
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