When people told me as a 1L that law school would fly by in the blink of an eye, I never really believed them. It sounded like a tall tale at the time, when I was still trying to figure out whether Quimbeeing cases was worth it (spoiler alert: Quimbee is always a good choice and will save you so much time). But now as a 3L, I have to say that law school did indeed fly by–and as the end of my law school career approaches, I have much to reflect on.
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Law School: Stepping Stone or End Goal?
By Alyssa Leston
So you made the decision to go to law school.
Maybe–like me–you realized it was the last day to sign up for the LSAT for the upcoming application cycle, forcing you to spend a frantic few weeks studying and then researching which school was the right fit.
Or maybe you’ve known for years that this was your path; months of preparation, tours, and networking brought you to the school you are at now, feeling ready and excited to start achieving your dream.
Or maybe, now that you’re here, you’ve stopped caring about how you got to where you are, because you realized that regardless of the process, you’re not excited to be there after all.
So, what now?
Continue reading“The Firm” Movie Review: “Off the Rails” Entertainment
When it comes to legal movies and TV shows, few of them get points for realism, and The Firm is no exception. While the film does capture some aspects of the associate lifestyle that may cause legally-trained viewers to point at their screen and whistle like Leonardo DiCaprio, the story goes somewhat off the rails by the third act – which is arguably where it becomes the most entertaining.
Spoilers ahead . . .
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BC Law: Impact 