This graduating class deserved better, and it’s unfortunate that these things are out of our control. You’ve been a great source of inspiration to so many of us, and I’m sure your reward will be great. This was a wonderful reflection.

@user-fo1uf8mh3y

4 жыл бұрын

S K stop being dramatic. Every graduating class is the same.

@kaisersnewgroove

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-fo1uf8mh3y Hi it's not dramatic to think that everyone graduating in 2020 got the short end of the stick with all the end of the year activities being most likely cancelled.

@aena5995

4 жыл бұрын

@@kaisersnewgroove they should ppstponed the event i think until this gets better...

Sorry your last year of Law school is ending without the great things you hoped for. Watching your videos has been inspiring. Stanford is so lucky to have had you at their law school. Such a great role model. Wishing you the best of luck with the rest of the semester

I just completed my doctorate. Probably like you, I purchased a cap and gown, ordered announcements, had family planning to come to town, etc. We will not have our hooding and commissioning nor graduation. I feel a sense of loss as graduation is a rite of passage. Yet, I am more than willing to make the sacrifice to save lives. Maybe later on we will get to have this precious ceremony. Blessings to you!

Totally feel you. I’m a single-mother in my first year of law school and this is sssssoooooooo stressful. But you made it through!

@MNae-td6pd

4 жыл бұрын

Hussle 2 Esq. I’m totally subscribing to you. I’m in my undergrad currently gearing up to go to law school but I’m in my mid 20’s and am interested (really planning) on having a child before I start my 1L year. I would totally be interested in hearing about your experiences

@tracyi9152

4 жыл бұрын

Going to law school these days is a huge mistake. Its better to do something else.

@xnng

4 жыл бұрын

Marisol B why would you say that? Just curious

@aalegalfocus

4 жыл бұрын

@@tracyi9152 I agree. Just made a few videos about why it's a bad idea to go to law school. The job market is terrible esp. since covid-19 came through. Many firms are laying off people and not hiring.

@LiveOutLoud87

3 жыл бұрын

You go girl!!!!!

My love! You’re going to be a great lawyer and your destiny is beyond this event. Focus on the good. Worrying about what we don’t understand can be exhausting. But I understand your sadness...but please bounce back ASAP. You got business to handle.

I want to thank you for articulating the downsides of law school in terms of what you said about delayed gratification. I am starting my 1L year in the fall and I've been watching a lot of law school related content, but I think your channel has helped me think about the decision to go to school more than any other. Best of luck weathering these trying times.

I can’t imagine how it would be to finish 3L this way : ( I am in the middle of my 2nd semester of 1L year and switching over to a purely online Zoom courseload is definitely strange and somewhat stressful. Your videos on law school have been very insightful and helpful starting out in law school this year, stay safe and healthy!

@lalitahainauth466

4 жыл бұрын

I think you have it worse. As a 3L...you just don't give a damn or as much a 1L would. 1L year is traumatic and Zoom is not the way to finish up your introduction to law school. You will be in my prayers. I'm a 3L btw.

Stanford is my dream school. You are so blessed. Thank you for sharing your experiences all these years; I’m sorry you’ll have to finish it all this way. 🙏🏽

You are Awesome! You inspired me further to pursue law school after college. I hope you are extremely successful and just know that God has a plan and everything happens for a reason!

You're such an inspiration! This is a trying time for everyone, but I know you'll only become stronger and more resilient. Thank you for sharing your story on going through this crisis.

@alejandrinar.971

4 жыл бұрын

Deutschland Vaterland Why don’t you stop spreading your negativity? Do stores sell face masks for that? Asking for the sake of those who surround you.

I work at a Social Security Disability law firm! It is an extremely gratifying job, most of our work is with people experiencing homelessness. Being able to provide legal services to people who are in such precarious situations is the both the worst and best part of the job, it is motivating but frustrating to move at a snails pace with SSA and feel like you aren’t doing enough.

@everythingunderthesun5575

4 жыл бұрын

karla partida hi do you know of any law firms like these who may need extra help or if there are positions for recent grads. I’m a current college senior graduating in May and really want to be in a law firm that works in areas such as these , but am unsure how covid-19 will allow them opportunity to hire

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm in the same boat as you except I'm finishing undergrad at the University of British Columbia. I was so excited to graduate, I made all my loved ones save the date on their calendar. It's such an anti-climatic and sad feeling, only because we have worked so hard to get to where we are today. But I'm so proud of us for sticking through these uncertain times, I wish you all the success in your future!

I’m so sorry, for you and all students weathering this time.

I'm a 3L as well. I'm throwing myself a graduation in my backyard. To hell with this. I'm in a clinic now. My partner and I are devastated that we can't meet with our clients for the remainder of the semester. I spoke before a federal judge a few weeks ago. I'm grateful for that. Our school has a petition going for graduation postponement. Better late than never. Good luck.

I hope you are well. Thank you for sharing your story. I am heading into law school in the fall (online) so this was super helpful. Best wishes with your future endeavor.

@aalegalfocus

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I'm sorry to hear all of this. I agree with the comments below that this is a moment in history that we will collectively grow together. But growth is hard and uncomfortable. I can't wait for the moments that we all celebrate together. Also, I'm so glad that you were able to keep a level head, and be introspective throughout your process. Keep that going :) you seem smart, kind, and just. Tbh, I am a bit envious of those that graduated with friends from law school. Know that you're incredibly blessed to have that and many of us wish we had that situation.

Been watching your videos a long time, hearing you speak about the clinic work made me miss school so much but be so grateful I just started my journey. Sending love and congratulations to you and the class of 2020 !!! Maybe they will move the ceremony to the end of the summer !

I just stumbled across your channel, and such a beautiful journey you've been on! From the beginning, from the application process to yearly recaps... all so cool to watch. Regardless of these circumstances, you should be very proud of yourself and the community you've built both in-person and online. I wish you the very best and thank you again for all the lovely advice. Take care and stay safe!

God bless you fam, this is a hard time for all of us but we will survive stronger after all this passes !

I’m a 3L at Seattle U. I was so excited after having worked hard on the LSAT and earning a scholarship to cover most of my tuition. I never expected that law school would end so anti-climactically. I am burnt out between working and classes, and now everything is remote and feels dead. It’s like law school ends petering out instead of with a blast.

Love your style and hard work. Great video. Very nice job of honesty and clarity. Subscribed. Look forward to more summaries on what worked and what you learned. And what you might do different.

I love your content! Congrats bae 🥂🥂 to the end of a traumatic exciting era! I'm studying for the lsat while sheltered in Brooklyn!! Anyway to lifes next journey and beyond

So insightful! you speak with an unbiased informative perspective, I always relate and want to watch more xx

I graduated from law school 13 years ago and am still friends with many of my law school classmates. We catch up all the time in MCLE seminars and conferences. The shared bond is lifetime. You will grow together as young lawyers. There is an incredible amount of privilege and power vested in the three years of education, especially being a woman. Good luck with your last semester and CA bar exam. You will be doing great!

Sorry of your last year of law school is ending in sad note. But you made it this far and you should be proud of yourself on how much work you have done. Stanford is happy and lucky to have someone who is inspiring and amazing so you should be grateful. I stumble your channel not long ago and you help me get my life back and apply for law school next year. Sending positive vibes

@TeaandLatteJourney

4 жыл бұрын

@Deutschland Vaterland I'm sorry but Asia is a continent, not a country. Please be more specific about that. Plus, I am from Canada, so I'll be glad to go back where I came from which Canada my home country

Hey Hey, I’m sorry for this unfortunate turn of events in your student life. You know now that you speaking about it, and how it feels to have that one moment you looked foward to taken away from you...it got me thinking about my friends who are going through a similar experience as you. The University of Johannesburg(south africa) has also shut down all physical contact classes and well graduation too which would have commenced this month...I guess we just need to be there for each other and try to encourage each to see the best out of everything... On the other end of the spectrum I guess it will help those of us who will have that moment (I’m in my second year) to appreciate it. May you be safe in this challenging times with your husband,and remain encouraged and motivated. God bless

I'm a 1L in Canada and we switched to online as well. Feels like our school year abruptly ended (altho we still have classes and exams left). Must be weird for 3Ls for sure! My husband is also working from home, which I feel lucky for... but it definitely isn't easy trying to concentrate on my Zoom lectures when he is on a phone meeting lol so I imagine it must be even harder in a studio! Good luck with the rest of your school and stay safe!

Your videos helped me find out what I truly wanted to do, along with if I really wanted to pursue law. I wish the best for you xx

I’m a 3L also, and I fully agree on everything in this video.

I am in the second semester of my 1L year and we also switched to zoom. It has definitely been a challenge and tomorrow I have moot court via zoom so it should be interesting! Thank you for your post, I am sorry you are not able to get your graduation but hopefully after all this passes you can celebrate with the ones who truly matter. Regardless do not forget to celebrate after all this because you deserve it.

You are going to go so far in life . Thank you for this video and you will get your graduation celebration within time 💗💗💗💗

Wow. Loved these perspectives!

I'm using this time to study for the LsAt, thanks for sharing your journey. You are very articulate, clear and concise. I enjoy your videos, in that you don't ramble on, but your short videos have really good content. I can't imagine working so hard for so many years and having the last semester be online with no graduation, I'm sorry to hear that. You are right it is something we take for granted. I also didn't go to my undergraduation, because I hadn't felt like I"d accomplished much. So glad I did. We should celebrate every milestone because we are pushing ourselves in a more difficult direction. Thanks for sharing your journey, I'm officially scared to go to lawschool.

Hey, it's same here in Sydney. Assignments got all extended and students are given an opportunty to develop their adaptability and resilience in coping with the extraordinary circumstances. In the midst of these difficult opportunities, we're may be learning how the law school is applying the degree of justice to the extent of inconvenience suffered by all universisty students. You seem to be coping well. We can cope with this and stay healthy :) 힘내자구요!

I'm a freshman in college and we also feel affected as we had to transition to online classes.

I feel you. Im a legal assistant student in Canada & im set to graduate July 13, 2020. We moved online last week & its unknown if we will get to do our practicum which is the most important part imo. I also had plans to go into university this fall to begin my law school journey but I dont want too if its going to be online...

good to hear from you again! stay safe and well xx

I’m glad you posted this video to capture this time in history. I’m sorry you didn’t get to experience graduation.

I’m going to start studying for the LSAT, planning on taking it within 1 year. I’m a 3rd year in college. Thank you for your help and videos they have help me a lot 🙂❤️

great content I'm a 1L 50 yr old student, who has a lot of doubt about going so thank for the confidential talks about your experience

@aalegalfocus

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I am an LL.M. student at UCLA which means I have already graduated from college once. But still, I was looking forward to my graduation here at UCLA. So I totally understand how much this sucks. Hope your school can come up with a way to at least bring you guys together for one last time! Stay safe, happy and healthy:)

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and just want to express how grateful I am for stumbling upon them! I can’t imagine how you’re feeling after this sudden announcement but am wishing you strength and positivity for the rest of your quarter. You’ll do great things! Stay safe and take care~

finished my last semester of law school this past Fall and got finally licensed. I count myself lucky that I'm not having to finish my last semester during the pandemic like you are. I'm really rooting for you in terms of job prospects (if you haven't gotten an offer already) but considering you went to Stanford you should be good XD

Yeah, the only reason why I attended law school graduation was for my wife and family. Personally, I was simply exhausted and done with the whole thing. For me, law school was a way to bolster my career as a cyber/information security professional, rather than becoming an attorney, which made it more difficult for me to really enjoy the rigor of the whole experience. At the end of the day, it was a means to an end.

@aalegalfocus

3 жыл бұрын

Glad things worked out for you!

Congratulations on all your accomplishments. It is unfortunate that you will not be able to celebrate in the traditional manner. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors. Currently a 1L student and I am so bummed for all 3Ls this year.

I'm so sorry ❤️ i hope Stanford makes up for it at a later date.

I completely understand. I've been attending law school after work for the past four years. At one point, I even juggled classes, an internship and a 40 hour work week. It's definitely frustrating to end the last four years of struggling and hard work on this note. Even worse is that I feel guilty and selfish for being upset about it because it's such minor issue when considering the substantially larger issues in the current climate. Just know that you're not alone in feeling how you feel and it will all still be just as rewarding when you learn that you've passed the bar.

Hey, I don't know if you will see this, but I just want to say that you have been a huge source of inspiration for me. I am starting law school next month and your videos have been immensely helpful. Thank you for everything.

Hi, I’m also a graduating student from a law school in the Philippines. I understand how you feel, I expect our graduation to be cancelled as well. Feeling sad is valid. Sending you hugs. 🤗

Thank you for taking time sharing this precious experience with us during these uncertainties. Will you be working in clerkship after graduation!

im an undergrad senior and i dont even know what's happening to commencement im with you

Ughhhh dealing with this too! My last year of undergrad and it’s all over 🥺

I’m super sad too it looks like my university will also be not holding graduation :(

money should be either knocked off or given back regarding tuition...that is 100% the respectable thing for schools to do.

Just be blessed daily

When you go into practice, can you please make a video on how it is like to be a lawyer in practice? I want to know what it is like to actually be a lawyer and how different/similar it is to law school lifestyle. Also, btw I graduated from high school this year so I understand the pain of having graduation ceremony being taken away from you too huhu

I am currently coming to terms with the same in my law school. Being my first time in America and ending on this note is something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

I feel for you. I work for a law school and the fact that the seniors won’t get to participate in graduation makes me sad. They’ve worked so hard all these years😭

I feel like I worked really hard and checked all the boxes and the gratification didn’t come at all. There are also invisible boxes that I don’t check that make my gpa and my being on journal and clinical experience not matter at all. I’m sorry that your law school experience is ending with no graduation. I’m also sorry for the 1Ls during this time. I’m happy to be a 2L during Covid 19. Happy not quite the word... but you get what I mean. I hope you are able to take care of yourself and are able to push forward.

Thanks for this. I’m a Hastings 2020 grad as well in the Bay. Sad time :(

Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. Your videos are so down-to-earth yet inspiring at the same time. I’m sorry your graduation isn’t as celebratory as expected. Congratulations in advance and all the best to you this quarter! Thanks again for sharing :-)

I FEEL YOU!!! I am suppose to graduate this year😭

My law school graduation was a waste of time...the dean told us how great the school was, etc. You don't have to see the faculty you don't like again. They could have pushed the grad up to August for eg.

Dear For the Time Being, In life we face many unforeseen circumstances, however, your approach in dealing with the issues will be critical towards your future success. No matter what may frustrate our purpose or journey in life, one must rise each morning with gratitude. Life has many avenues of uncertainty, however, continue to persevere through these difficult times in life. Continue to AIM high in all endeavors as you may one day Aspire to become the first female Asian American Supreme Court Justice. FINISH Law School STRONG!!

Hi, I've started subscribing to this channel when you just became a 2L, and I'm sorry things have been disrupted so all of sudden. As much as I'm upset about losing an opportunity to improve my GPA this semester as 1L, I can't imagine not being able to have that moment of to closing the last chapter of law school with your family and friends. I wish you stay healthy and safe and thank you for sharing!

I'm so sorry for you! I'm also a student but I have years till I graduate

I’m on zoom u for grad school as well, it’s definitely an adjustment but there are pros! Ex: waking up right before class and being in PJs, being in your own space. Some people find it difficult to stay on task and not get distracted but it’s just an adjustment, you’ll do great!

Let me assure you. Once you start to practice and earn money, you have a great life. It was wonderful. I was an associate at a large law and several close friends worked at U.S. Attorneys, we were in the news media. I was able to move to a Greenwich Village luxury building.

@northernlight9700

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm a law aspirant. Your msg was a ray of hope. Do the working hours affect your personal life a lot? Do you have time to spend time with family, date etc?

Delayed gratification is the same in med school/nursing school.

That was so well articulated. I have recently contemplated the idea of going to a local law school to supplement my career as a physical therapist. Patient care as a physical therapist can be really hard on my body so I know I won’t be able to do that forever. The advice on this channel has been very valuable and much appreciated!

Best of luck, sweetie, from a fan in Hayden, Alabama. Believe in yourself and believe in The Almighty and you will succeed.

My life hasn’t really been changed or Altered much or then school for me has switched to online which I prefer over actually having to go to class

It's ok to be disappointed that the things you had planned or events you were looking fotrward to are now cancelled. It is sad. You've worked hard.

I went to law school in a whim, also. I just happened to get into the law school that I wanted, and my employer paid for most of it, so I was almost compelled to go just because I could not let such a good opportunity pass by. I was reluctant to go, I found the experience often tedious and somewhat boring, but in hindsight, I regret nothing. Sorry that you missed graduation. I didn’t actually go to my graduation ceremony, as I was actually working my day job at the time. Being sworn in as a lawyer by the Supreme Court of the state after passing the bar was more meaningful to me, as now I was a real lawyer.

@aalegalfocus

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

All the best for your further study 😍😘👍

Congrats on your law school journey. I hated law school. With. A. Passion.

@aalegalfocus

3 жыл бұрын

Are you practicing now?

I was suppose to graduate in may 15th and that has been postponed but we dont know if we will even graduate, one professors sent out an email stating our end grade will be an incomplete for not completing the total internship hours. Let me say that I busted my ass off and sacrificed so much to graduate up to this point. I'm taking 7 classes and also working full time and took on 120 hours of internship. My heart is in my throat and I feel gutted with this decision and fell into a deep depression, I know I shouldnt feel like this since people are sick but I felt my work and efforts are not noticed and it breaks my heart

@kitty8196

4 жыл бұрын

Kat V I am sorry to hear this. It’s not fair what they are doing to you or your peers. However, the fact you did so much to get that far is truly amazing and it’s a shame your efforts are not recognized. Don’t worry. Things will turn around. Nothing is forever. You got this. Good luck 👍

@katv3116

4 жыл бұрын

@@kitty8196 thank you for your kind words 🙏

Can i ask for ur stats with which u got into Stanford? gpa + lsat?

Wow the world needs lawyers said no one ever

The most important thing is to never neglect the most important part, which is law studies, since our knowledge is practically our cover letter

I sincerely hope the ABA will now reconsider granting Law schools to provide education at a distance, online !

Law school is already a hard journey in itself that not many people are wanting to seek any longer. We are still hanging by a string for graduation. I would be super bummed if it got cancelled just because I worked full time and did night time law school.

@northernlight9700

4 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend law school to anyone?

@analili6955

4 жыл бұрын

Study Study hi, I would recommend it if it something you are really interested. It’s a challenging journey but it’s doable. If it’s something you might have doubts about it, my biggest advice and this is something I did was take some time to either intern or work in a law office and get your feet wet so you get an idea of the type of law you may you want to practice or even in general if this is a career you want to even pursue. Hope this advice helps!

@northernlight9700

4 жыл бұрын

@@analili6955 thank you so much for your advice! I'm an Indian student, and I really want to practice in the US, for which I'll.need an LLM and JD. People tend to complain about the wild work hours, even if you're not in litigation. But I feel that every job field within the paygrade of a lawyer has wild work hours.. could you share your thoughts on this as well? Take IPR for example, is it possible to strike a work life balance in the US?

Hugs!!

Right now i am in 10th grade. I have always dreamed about becoming a lawyer. I want to help people in some other way. You're a big insparation to me. I realllly want to study at England because law schools there are pretty great. But sometimes i get drowned in my toughts. I wanted to be a lawyer for so long...but i am not 100% sure. I do not know if being a lawyer is for me. The tought of a lawyer gives me shivers in a good way i get adrenaline. But i am a sensetive person so i dont know. How to know if being a lawyer for you?

It's my last semester of law and I will definitely complete it because a lawyer has no other option except finding solutions. #neversaynever

NCBE is thinking about postponing July 2020 Bar. What are your thoughts? Thank you.

please tell me the name of the models (law study materials) do you study in your law school because i'm law studying law in my country so i want to see what the difference between our studies and yours

The first point you raised about Law school being the type of institution that induces poor mental healthy etc. is one of the major reasons why I am really doubting whether I should attend. From what I’ve heard, that experience of being under tremendous workload while not getting gratification, is something that carries on for many attorneys throughout their careers. I have a full scholarship to a good state school, so if i decide to go, I won’t be in too much debt at least. But I’m still unsure if I’ll enjoy practicing law. I love philosophy and would love to pursue that but the job market for philosophy professors is awful. Basically, I have no idea what to do 😭

@christiandelvalle8411

4 жыл бұрын

Anyways, I really appreciate you taking the time to tell us about your law school experience. Your videos are super informative and helpful!

I didn't even go to my graduation cause I had to start my job but also didn't want to get infected.

Was that suppose to be your last year of law school? Were your final exams cancelled? Were you suppose to be graduating this year? What will happen? Would you graduate later on because god knows when this pandemic will come to an end?

All legal admission dates have also been cancelled in Australia

Also a 3L here! Same situation here at UF law. So so sad and disheartening. How insane is it that the last time we were on campus was LITERALLY the last time..

You are not alone, this is happening to students all over the world.

I'd love to hear how things worked out since we are now in March 2021.

@aalegalfocus

2 жыл бұрын

I think she's too busy working now to do KZread.

@lawrenceblack322

2 жыл бұрын

@@aalegalfocus You're probably right. Hope things worked out.

I'm so glad I'm not the only legal nerd addicted to Stardew Valley. Team Shane for the win

Just wait to see how the bar is...I'm sure if this pandemic doesn't blow over before July you will see social distancing to the max.

How do you move forward knowing that there will always be hard af work needed to be done? And if you choose to be a lawyer for the rest of your life, you are facing years and years of work, how do you bring yourself to accept that?

I’ve been watching your videos since 4 years ago when I got into Sydney University Law School and this is also my last semester. Our graduation ceremony was cancelled and our classes are now online via Zoom 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I feel really stressed about it!

After watching many law students experience I think that law is not for me. Most of the people advice to go to a law school only if the person is passionate about becoming a lawyer. My grandma really wants me to be a lawyer but I don't think I will be able to be one. It is really difficult for me to handle this situation.

Are there law school rivalries? If so what are the big ones?