Thoughts Of A Non Traditional Law Student
Unlike most traditional law students, the non-traditional law student is probably well established with career and family. There are a significant number of responsibilities that cannot be ignored during your law school career. This makes it all the more imperative that you begin planning for the future after law school now. Here [...]
One of the biggest problems plaguing the non-traditional law student is simply finding the time to study. Here is a little tip that has really helped me out. Take some of the concepts you are studying and jot them down on some post-it notes. Put those notes anywhere you can.
For example, you [...]
This is a relatively short post because the message is very simple; don’t forget to take some “me” time once and a while.
Life can be very hectic for any law student and especially so for the non-traditional law student. Law school is a very demanding endeavor and requires a lot of time and commitment. [...]
As a non-traditional law student the likelihood that you are married and/or have children is probably greater than that of a traditional law student. This post is geared toward those of us that must deal with school and children. By the way, this is not an easy task
If you have children [...]
Ah, the age old question. This question may not be as pertinent for a traditional law student who may attend classes 15 hours a week and then has the rest of the time to study. It is, however, a very pertinent question for the non-traditional law student who probably has precious-little time to [...]
Law school is a challenge for any student and commands a great deal of time and effort. But for the non-traditional law student many unique challenges are often presented. In an effort to deal with some of these unique challenges I suggest following the EDGE method.
Evaluate - Before deciding to attend law [...]
Perhaps I should begin by stating what in my view describes a traditional law student. Let’s begin with a young lady named “Jane”. Jane will generally graduate from high-school, obtain her undergraduate degree, and begin law school. Upon beginning law school she is between 21 and 23 years old. Jane is [...]
