Law School – bold brookings & brews

Basecamp Coffee

8461 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA 22182 This is one of most unique coffeeshops I have ever been in. From the outside it is unassuming because it is connected to a climbing gym. But inside it is the perfect coffeeshop for an outdoor lover. National parks and scenic landscapes line the walls. Black, brown, and otherContinue reading “Basecamp Coffee”

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School

This is a very complicated and confusing question, particularly if you don’t come from a family of lawyers (like me). There are a lot of factors to contemplate, so I will break it all down here: To summarize, the factors I suggest considering are: cost, rank, location, specialties, and long term goals. First, there areContinue reading “Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School”

The Best Thing About Law School

Now that my time is about to end at law school, I think I have had enough time to reflect on the good and the bad. The best thing about the law school is the skills you gain. Law school is a unique combination of academic rigor and practical skills (an ongoing debate continues onContinue reading “The Best Thing About Law School”

3L Reflections

In light of my leaving law school, I thought I would provide some reflections on 3L (the last year of law school).

Cameo

1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Peach walls. Pink booths. Turquoise accents. Plants. These are all descriptions of Cameo, a hip coffeeshop in the SE of DC. I walked in to this place on a Wednesday morning and saw some of the working population of DC had already beat me there. I nestled inContinue reading “Cameo”

Should You Go to Law School?

I have talked to many people about this question, and there is no easy answer. First, I would ask yourself do you want to practice law? Practicing law means something like giving legal advice to people, representing people in court and/or drafting legal documents for people. If so, a law degree and the bar isContinue reading “Should You Go to Law School?”

How to be Positive on Tough Days in Graduate School

Imposter Syndrome

Okayyyy, so what does this buzz word even mean? Lets break it down. First, the definition of imposer syndrome is the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. This is the definition but it shows up in many differentContinue reading “Imposter Syndrome”

Essential Items for Med & Law School

In this post, I will break down the most essential items for law and med school, and why they are important. Yes, a lot of them are basic, but vitally important. Discloser: Some links above may be paid links.

Moot Court Board: What You Need to Know

What is it? Moot Court Board (MCB) is a student group that competes by public speaking. Members of MCB prepare arguments and then argue a side in front of a judge. It is different than a normal public speaking exercise because a judge can interrupt you to ask questions, kind of crazy right? How doContinue reading “Moot Court Board: What You Need to Know”