http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com Thoughts Of A Non Traditional Law Student Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:34:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been studying for the bar exam for several weeks now, and I have completed almost 2100 MC questions so far.  I cannot attend the Barbri seminars, but I did get the materials.  There is an overwhelming amount of material to process, but I am pushing forward slow and ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/exams/bar-exam/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= As non traditional law students we probably have many more responsibilities than our traditional counterparts.  Most of us have full time jobs and many have families.  I personally work full time and have a wife and six children.  The oldest is getting ready for college in the Fall (Woot!) One of ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/family-issues/a-hard-pill-to-swallow/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= One could argue that we have opinions because we are human, or that we are human because we have opinions.  Either way, we are all human and we all have opinions.  As law students, however, we are not allowed to merely have opinions; we must have opinions grounded in fact ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/study-tips/stand-your-ground-but-know-your-stand/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= Graduation is in December!  I have a major case of senioritis and I am ready for it to be over.  I want to get the Bar Exam over with and start practicing law.  But, as exciting as it is, this is the time that we as law students must be ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/priorities/senioritis/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= It has been a while since I have talked to all you non traditional law students.  I have been extremely busy lately with trial classes and clinical internships.  Because I am a weekend student (and must work full time) the only internship I could reasonably take was the Estate Planning ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/general/internships-are-great/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= It is difficult to imagine anyone who has not heard of social networking.  For we non traditional law students it is nothing short of spectacular.  Social networking allows us to meet and collaberate with other like-minded individuals.  There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of online opportunities to network.  My personal ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/networking/get-your-twitter-on/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= Well, it is that time again.  Just started my 8th term.  This term I am taking Estate Planning, Estate Planning Clinic, Trial Skills, and Family Law.  All of my profs are great!  For all you other non traditional law students out there, I hope you are hanging in there. Life is ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/life-in-general/back-in-the-saddle-again/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= Sorry for the long hiatus.  December is a very busy month in my household.  With six children the fun never ends around the Christmas season.  By the end of the year I feel totally zapped.  I am sure that you other non traditional law students out there know what I ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/stress/re-energizing/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= Just finished my last exam of the term today.  So, what should I do now?  RELAX!  I studied hard and did my best and I am not going to waste my time looking back.  I see law students every year rush to their backpacks and rifle through their notebooks and ... http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/stress/time-to-relax/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid= Once again I was trolling the internet, and I came across this great post for 5 mistakes to avoid during finals from Study Hacks.  Do yourself a favor and check it out.  You will be glad you did. http://www.nontraditionallawstudent.com/study-tips/more-great-exam-advice/?&owa_from=feed&owa_sid=