I am a 3L law student. Actually, I am a 3L law student who is graduating and sitting for the bar exam VERY SOON. Panicked? I wish that panic was the only emotion I was feeling right now… I am overwhelmed, anxious, worried, and of course, burned out. This is a common phenomenon for law students in their last semester: helplessness, procrastination, and the feeling of dread when you enter law school. Just going to classes feels exhausting and your motivation is at an all time low. But you have to pass your classes and finish the semester to graduate! What is a 3L to do? Here are some reflections on my own personal slump and how I am trying to remotivate myself in my last semester of law school. [Read more…] about How do I Remotivate Myself In My Last Semester – 3L Perspective
About Shirlene Armstrong
My Last Semester Resolutions – 3L Perspective
Have you ever gotten into the grind of everyday life? Then suddenly, you “wake-up” from your mesmerized state and realize that so much time has passed? This is kind of where I am right now. Don’t get me wrong, I have known all along where I was at in law school and know I am in my last semester. However, it has really hit me that I only have a few weeks left of being a law student. You get stuck in the grind of things: I need to make this deadline — I just need to study for this test — two more classes until the weekend. These are the thoughts that plague my mind and get me through each week. I am always looking to the next thing, the next assignment, the next meeting. So now, here we are, one last semester of law school. And shockingly (yeah right), I have so much to do before it’s over. [Read more…] about My Last Semester Resolutions – 3L Perspective
Why I Don’t Feel Guilty For Going on Vacation During Spring Break – A 2L Perspective
Spring/Winter semester starts off with a bang right after New Year’s. You get back in the swing of things, then you get back into the grind, and suddenly you are beginning to feel run down and overworked. The only thing that motivates law students to keep going and stops them from mental breakdowns: spring break. This makes sense, typically spring break is in the middle of the semester so it serves as a checkpoint for law students. Breaks are very important for your health. They give you a moment to take a breath, catch-up, and not feel constantly stressed. That’s why I didn’t feel bad about enjoying my spring break and taking a much needed vacation. [Read more…] about Why I Don’t Feel Guilty For Going on Vacation During Spring Break – A 2L Perspective
Halfway Done With My Last Year – 3L Perspective
I blinked and suddenly the semester was over. Well, maybe that isn’t exactly how it happened, but I feel like November was just beginning a day ago. The second half of the semester went by so quickly because there was SO MUCH GOING ON. Even now that I am done with exams and on break, I am still extremely busy. The tragic life of a overwhelmed 3L. Here are some of my reflections on where I am being halfway done with my last year of law school and where my journey will lead me next. [Read more…] about Halfway Done With My Last Year – 3L Perspective
Apps to Improve Your Life
Life is stressful. Life as a law student? Impossible. Law school is this crazy adventure that individuals take on who aspire to be lawyers. The typical law student’s life is stressful, overwhelming, and unmanageable. What if I told you there was a way to make your life more manageable? Let me introduce you to modern technology – cell phones! Phones and other hand-held devices have numerous resources to help make people’s lives easier. So here are some apps that I use that may also help improve your life! [Read more…] about Apps to Improve Your Life
5 Things to be Thankful for as a Law Student
It is that time of year to begin reflecting on the past year and looking forward to what’s to come. Sometimes law students get caught up in the hustle and bustle of classes, studying, and preparing for exams (shocking, I know!!). However, it is important to look back and contemplate what happened in your life, what have you learned, and where you plan on going next. In this tranquil exercise, it is also helpful to think about what you are thankful for. Here is a list of five things that I’m thankful for as a law student (and maybe you can be too): [Read more…] about 5 Things to be Thankful for as a Law Student