What is Law School like? It's kind of like the Hunger Games...
I am on the cusp of finishing my 7th semester of law school. For a full time student, that would mean I was done and waiting for someone to confirm my diploma so I could get on with this whole "being a lawyer" thing. I however, am a part-time student and have 4 more semesters to go before that whole "being a lawyer thing" kicks in. People ask me all the time what it's like, or just shake their heads in amazement when I tell them what I do, but I don't know that anyone outside of my law-school friends, and other lawyers really understand. Being a part-time law student is maybe the most difficult thing I have ever attempted. Let me explain: First off, I have my "normal" life. I have a full time career teaching middle/high school English (this is my 10th year), as well as a family and friends. My husband and I have been married almost four years; I've actually been in law school for most of our marriage & it won't be until we...