Applying to law school or any grad program can be daunting at first if you’re not familiar with the process. There’s so much that goes into an application. When do I take the LSAT? How long do I study for? What else should I be preparing for in order to apply? This post is the first in a series about the law school admissions process, and today i’m talking about my experience with preparing for and taking the LSAT! Hopefully it helps you in your own admissions process and answers some of your questions. Let’s get into it. What the Heck is the LSAT? The Law School Admissions Test (commonly…

If you’ve read my previous post detailing my Law School Imposter Syndrome, you know that I constantly deal with a great deal of stress and anxiety from law school. You may have even had an “Aha!” moment while reading it and resonated with some of my thoughts. A bit of imposter syndrome in law school is completely normal and probably won’t hurt you, but at times it can seriously interfere with your goals. It can be distracting, but the good news is that there are plenty of ways to combat imposter syndrome, especially when it starts to feel overwhelming. I like to start with practicing self care. Here are some…

Imposter syndrome is not a mental illness, but rather a way of thinking. It’s the voice in your head telling you you’re not good enough to be here, you’re not going to succeed, and that everyone else is better than you. When you lose, you blame yourself for it. When you win, you attribute it to factors other than your own hard work. That is imposter syndrome. This way of thinking is especially prevalent in high-achieving women, but everyone in law school (or college, or grad school, for that matter) feels it at some point. Imposter syndrome tricks you into thinking everyone around you is better, smarter, more worthy.  It’s…

Here’s some of my favorite products from Amazon for a law student or any student! Keurig Mini. I have this Keurig Mini in Black and the K-cups are a very efficient and convenient way to make coffee. The mini size is great for saving space especially if you live with roommates. (Link) Glass food containers. I personally like to meal prep my lunches for the week so that I don’t have to spend time in the morning making something, or leaving the law school to go buy food. They’re also good for snacks to keep in your backpack. Glass containers are easy to clean and don’t absorb smells. (Link) Leather…