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Dec 16 2014

(Kinda) Unemployed

Yesterday was the beginning of my first day without working since I was 16 years old! Of course I took off three months for maternity leave, but that was in the normal course of business. Now, I am taking off two and a half months to study full time for the bar. This week is my buffer week. I had one final yesterday and bar prep starts next Monday. So… here I am on a Tuesday morning, with nothing to do, bored already. I must say that yesterday was pretty fabulous. Mr. Mister woke up with Little Bit, fed her breakfast, cleaned all the dishes, and prepped Little Bit’s lunch for the babysitter while I slept in until 8:45 for the first time in over a year. IT. WAS. GLORIOUS. But of course, I can’t make that a habit.

I was already given a time table of pre-bar prep stuff that I need to get done before next Monday. Yesterday’s and today’s lists are completed and I am contemplating starting on tomorrow’s list. But I really want to call into work and see how everything is going. I also want to take a nap while Little Bit is napping. However, I should probably get out of my pi’s and do something productive. Ah, the struggle is real right now. I guess I better enjoy these lazy days before my life gets crazy-hectic again.

Maybe I should catch up on my ‘sodes of How To Get Away With Murder! Does anyone else think this is the most cheesy, yet fabulous, show?

Tagged bar prep, Decisions, Finals, Law school, Little Bit

Dec 04 2014

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3L, Law school, The Bar

It’s Over!

What can I say? Surreal? Like I am in a dream? Like this isn’t happening?

TODAY WAS THE LAST DAY OF MY LAW SCHOOL CAREER!

I am feeling all sorts of emotions right now. I know I have a long road ahead of me with the bar and finding a job, but for right now, I AM ON CLOUD NINE!

Tagged 3L, Finals, Law school

Oct 21 2014

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3L, Law school, Mommyhood, Tuesday's Tangent

Tuesday’s Tangent

Frazzled:

fraz·zle

informal

verb

adjective: frazzled; past participle: frazzled; past tense: frazzled

cause to feel completely exhausted; wear out.

I never thought I would use this word to describe myself. I have always prided myself on being organized, timely, and efficient. None of those words describe me these days. MPRE, last day of law school, finals, bar prep and then the bar are all approaching at a pace I am not able to keep up with.

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Sep 02 2014

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3L, Law school, Tuesday's Tangent

Tuesday’s Tangent

Ah! It’s finally hit me! I am entering my last semester of law school and I still have no idea what I want to do after graduation! Of course, I need a job, but where? How? Luckily, it’s not just me panicking about this. Unfortunately, it’s not just me panicking about this. That means I have that many other qualified professionals to compete against in the job market.

Here’s something saving my sanity – I know what I DO NOT want to do. That has helped me narrow down my options. I know I don’t want to practice family law, criminal law, or insurance defense. I know I will not be qualified to practice copyright or trademark law. I am in the fortunate position to currently work in the government sector and will have my job waiting for me after the bar. That means I can take my time (kinda) looking for the type of job that I feel will keep my interest and suit my family scheduling needs.

If a grade in a particular subject is any indication of what I would do well at in practice I think I would be good at business formation. I have always had a love for transactional practice. I like business formation because it is very cut and dry and governed by statute.

So……. that’s my current situation.

Tagged Finals, Law school

Aug 28 2014

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