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<\/p>\nHi Everyone,<\/p>\n
My name is Kyle Chesley, and I\u2019m starting my second year at Allard. I know that thinking about law school can be overwhelming and it may not feel real yet, but that feeling goes away quickly when you\u2019re at Allard for Orientation. Nonetheless, if you\u2019re reading this, you\u2019re already ahead of where I was at this point last summer; I didn\u2019t even know this website existed!<\/p>\n
The most important part of law school to me is time management. There\u2019s so much to do, and only so many hours in the day. You\u2019re going to get a lot of advice from well meaning people in the next year, so be sure to adapt it to your situation, and not feel like you need to do everything. So, it\u2019s important to remember that you\u2019re in control of your own path, even if you don\u2019t know where that path is going. You\u2019ve made it this far, so you know what you need to do to get where you want to be.<\/p>\n
But, I encourage everyone to get involved in some way that works for them. I found myself involved with the Law Student\u2019s Legal Advice Program, which I encourage everyone to check out. It\u2019s a chance for students to participate in legal aid; and get hands on experience working with clients on real legal problems. I was in court in front of a judge by October, so if you want to jump straight in LSLAP is a great option. If this sounds too intense, then there are lots of other interesting files LSLAP has, and its great to try as much as possible.<\/p>\n
If this isn\u2019t for you, then there\u2019s an array of clubs and social activities at Allard that you can get involved in, law-related or not. The most rewarding part of law school is the people that you get to meet. You\u2019ll be spending a lot of time with your classmates, and get to know them very quickly. Your friends at Allard will make the good times better, and the tough parts easier to manage.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, everyone in the legal community is welcoming and friendly, and that everyone here wants to see you succeed. If you have any questions about anything and see me in the hall, don\u2019t hesitate to stop and ask me. I\u2019m looking forward to meeting everyone in the fall; and be sure to enjoy the rest of your summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hi Everyone, My name is Kyle Chesley, and I\u2019m starting my second year at Allard. I know that thinking about law school can be overwhelming and it may not feel real yet, but that feeling goes away quickly when you\u2019re … Continue reading