Studying for the LSAT As a Parent?

Studying for the LSAT As a Parent?

I recently had a member of my community ask about ideas for finding time and staying motivated while studying for the LSAT as a parent. Specifically, she asked about how to prepare for the LSAT while taking care of her young child and keeping her spouse happy.  Great topic – and as usual with all things law related, there is no easy answer. First off, it is critical right now, while law school is still a dream on the horizon, for you and your...

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Law School Insights – Update on the Book

Law School Insights – Update on the Book

  Just a couple of quick updates. First, I have just finished uploading blog posts through my third year.  Only one more year to go and all of the most relevant ones will be available on this site. The glimpses offered really do provide a good idea of what life was like for me while in law school.  Hopefully, it is useful for those of you wondering what life might be like in law school.  I love looking back on the pictures and stories of my...

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Law School for Nontraditional Students – Insights Coming Soon

In many ways, this blog is all about law school for nontraditional students.  I lived it so these are my stories, my ramblings, and sometimes advice.  At the time they were written mostly for family and friends, but over time, I saw that many other non-traditional students were finding value in my experiences.  That’s a really powerful by-product of me wanting to document my experiences for family and friends.  That people are still...

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Updating Law School Blog Posts

Anyone who has found this site may be wondering if I have been updating my law school blog posts. The answer is YES!  Well, to be more precise, I have been sorting through my old blog posts, removing lots of rambling entries that I made during the time I was working, going to school, raising kids, and generally going crazy, and reposting the best material.  I want to make this site really valuable for those who are either trying to decide...

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Law School MPRE Results are In!

The law school MPRE results are in: I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a nice way to go into finals, especially with tonight’s exam being the one for “Regulation and Ethics of Lawyers,” which is based on my state’s version of the rules tested on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE)....

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About Me

Insider advice and insights to help you decide if you should pursue a higher degree while raising children, and tips for being successful if you're already on that path, from a woman who graduated from law school in her early 40's while working full-time and helping raise two young children. While most of the blog posts were originally written several years ago, they have recently been sorted for the most relevant materials, and new content is being added.

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