Ben Nelson

Law school is an insular place. There’s something about spending three years with your head buried in 1,500 page casebooks that makes it tough to relate to the world outside of the law school bubble. You’re not acting very normal when someone asks you what you’ve been doing lately, and the only thing that comes to mind is footnote four of United States v. Carolene Products Co. That’s why it’s crucial to resist the bubble mentality and find ways to stay connected to the real world. After all, where are you going to go after those three brief years of your life are over (answer: back to the real world)? Here are some great ways to get involved in the outside world during law school: [Read more…] about How to Get Involved in the World Outside of Law School

Law school is a time-consuming and often solitary experience. Although classes and study groups often give you time to interact with other students, you’ll spend a lot of time reading by yourself in the library, in your apartment, or outside. In the summer, you might take brief walks outside before every thirty or so pages or just take your books to the park, but it’s not so easy to feel refreshed with quick breaks in the winter. When the temperature is in the teens, taking a walk outside turns into an annoying chore. Apart from spending time with your fellow law students or the few non-law students you may be lucky enough to call friends, I recommend trying out a few different quick hobbies in your apartment to briefly take your mind off your reading and help maintain your sanity. The best hobbies are those that you enjoy and can periodically spend a few minutes on while you read. [Read more…] about Surviving a Law School Winter With Indoor Hobbies