October 2024
With the fall semester slowly coming to an end, I realize that I have a long journey ahead. When I started law school in June 2024, I wasn’t sure what to expect. At that time, I was living in New Jersey and working as a paralegal in a law firm in New York. However, the faculty at Seattle U ensured that my experience was seamless. Once I moved to Seattle, I was excited to be on campus. The transition from working full-time to becoming a student full-time has not been easy. As a full-time employee, I would complete my responsibilities from 9 to 5 and have time for my hobbies. Now as a full-time student, I barely have time for my hobbies and I’m going to sleep around 3 a.m. Needless to say, I am somewhat enjoying my law school experience. Personally, I think I’m not enjoying law school like my classmates because I’m not taking the classes I’m passionate about. However, I like seeing my progression from the beginning of the semester to the midpoint of the semester. I find it cool that I can understand criminal cases on TikTok or Instagram better now that I'm in law school.
Even though I barely know what’s going on in some of my classes, I’m not worried because I’m not the only one that feels this way. The nice part about law school is that everyone is feeling the same thing. We are all trying to figure out how to tailor our study methods, have a social life, and prioritize self-care. To be honest, I’m ready for the semester to end so I can travel and catch up on sleep.
As I reflect on my law school journey thus far, I hope to have leadership roles and responsibilities in the future. Currently, I’m not very active in student organizations because I want to focus on my studies. By having more leadership roles, I can continue to build my professional network and meet new people. Right now, I’m trying to survive the fall semester. Stay tuned!
