I've survived five weeks of law school, and the difference it's made in me is unbelievable. I've been cold-called in every single one of my classes, including once for a reading I hadn't done. After the mortification dissipated, I was able to look back and laugh. Or at least manage a watery smile...
But I know that the lessons I've learned are life-changing.
LRW has taught me more than I ever want to know about Michigan's fireman's rule.
Contracts has taught me that no good deed goes unpunished.
Torts has taught me two things. First, yes, people are as stupid as we joke about them being. Second, people are out to get me.
Crim Law has taught me that I need to read ahead. Or at least have more plausible excuses for not reading. Even better, though, I've learned that people can and will empathize with killers who murder and eat me on the high seas.
Civ Pro... I've learned that... well... Peterson gets really animated on Pennoyer.
But most importantly, I've learned that I should never put anything self-incriminating or self-deprecating online, including Facebook and my blog, at the risk that it will reflect badly on me when future employers see it. That said, this is a joke and I've REALLY REALLY REALLY learned a lot about everything I have to know to become a really successful student, intern and lawyer. Also, I'm really smart and I'm only getting smarter. Furthermore, I'm a really hard worker and I learn from my mistakes; I'm actually a lesson ahead in Crim Law. Hire me!
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