Making Time in Law School
Before starting 1L, I kept hearing students who had just finished their first year say, “You will not have time for anything you enjoy.” I entered Loyola Law School determined to …
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Debunking a Law School Myth – is Cold Calling Always Absolutely Awful?
Before I started law school, the prospect of being cold called completely terrified me. What could be worse than being publicly humiliated in front of fifty of your peers? Then, I …
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 …
When You Feel Good, You Do Better
When I would tell people I was going to law school in the fall, I got many comments about how I won’t have time to do anything outside of school, how …
Hi, I’m Ramsey
It’s 6am on a Sunday. I’m waking up to the dark morning and cold air. I throw on a pair of jeans and a light gray, coffee-stained crewneck then grab my …
Purpose Beyond the Casebooks
“Why law school?” I heard that from many people around me. I had worked in several capacities over the last few years and was set up to work full-time after graduating …
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 …
A 1L of a Summer
While many pre-law students worry about cold calls and networking in law school, I worried about securing a 1L summer position—before I had even finished writing my personal statement. Fortunately, the …
Where Academia Meets Advocacy: 1L Summer Journey
As a 1L at Loyola Law School, I set out to make my summer count—striving to strike a balance between academic enrichment and real-world legal experience. I’m excited to share that …