Advice I’d Give My Pre-Law School Self
It’s different from undergrad—treat it that way. The way you learn in law school is completely different from undergrad. It’s not just about understanding the material; it’s about knowing when and …
Elizabeth Williams
Elizabeth Williams is a first-year student at Loyola Law School focused on exploring the intersection of law and the entertainment industry.
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Learning from Alumni
At Loyola, there are so many alumni panel discussions that it’s almost impossible to attend them all. When I first arrived, a professor joked that there are enough lunch events with …
An Out-of-State Perspective
At Loyola, a large portion of students are from California, but not all of us are locals. I grew up in the suburbs of Connecticut, attending school with the same group …
The Conversations That Carry You Through Law School
After my first semester, I felt exhausted and nervous to return. When I met with a professor to review one of my final grades, they looked me in the eyes and …
Law School is Hard – But It’s Not Heartless
Being in law school means doing a lot of things you have to do, even when they aren’t things you necessarily want to do. One of those things is sitting in …
You Don’t Have to Do Law School Alone
Since I went to a large undergraduate university, it wasn’t common to form study groups. I didn’t even know the names of most of my peers in my 100+ person classes. …
Remember My “Why” After Law School Finals
Everything about exams is long. The hours spent actually taking them. The weeks devoted to studying. And perhaps worst of all, the wait for grades. In college, exams were packed in …
The Not-So-Serious Truth About Law School
The biggest myth about law school? That it’s always serious. Every single day so far, I’ve found something to laugh about. Whether it’s a professor’s perfectly timed joke or a classmate’s …
Opening Statements: Introducing Me
Hi everyone, I’m Elizabeth! I’m currently a 1L at Loyola Law School in the day program. I came to law school directly from the University of Washington, where I double majored …