The majority of people in my life do not understand just how consuming law school is. I can't do much at the last minute. I can't just stop what I'm doing. If it's due Tuesday, I can't wait until Tuesday to work on it. I can't speed read or skim.
@DaveHiggins I am so looking forward to the end of this semester. I briefly toyed with the idea of summer classes, but no. I ain't doin' it.
@Srtolar One of the most useful skills for a lawyer is understanding a client's business/life/interests.
So, doing things other than law is useful training.
@DaveHiggins I came to law school a little later than most of my classmates. I'm the oldest in my class. I'll be 50 years old when I finish this J.D. I'm counting on some of my life experience to help in life after law school. I will substitute my knowledge of what to do when the shit hits the fan for clerking in a firm over the summer. Plus, I still have to work my day job.
I'm going to read fiction! Do all the home maintenance and repairs I've been putting off! And visit family! And SLEEP!
@Srtolar It is a burden. Fortunately, it usually gets worse, so you have the consolation of knowing you'll be able to look back on this situation with nostalgia. 😜