The approach to finals this semester is similar to Fall semester in one important aspect: there is a ton of information to review, organize, and digest. Two of my exams are closed book, two are open, all four are going to be challenging.
The difference that I feel this semester is that I have some sense of how to survive a law school final, how to prepare for a law school final, how to walk into a law school final without such a high level of anxiety and anticipation. I am desperate to do well, just as I was desperate last semester to do well; I actually believe that I can make it happen this semester. As my attorney friend told me recently: "Love the law and it will love you back." Well, I have convinced myself over the last few days that I love the law; I hope that the love flows back to me.
In unrelated news, I'm going to be heavily involved in the Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) next year. I also will continue playing in the Legal Ballers Association Law School League (games start at 7am but it is worth waking up for). And I've applied for a fellowship with the Native Environmental Sovereignty Project (NESP) that is supported by the law school's Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program.
The fellowship doesn't pay 2L students but if you serve as a NESP Fellow both 2L and 3L years, there is a possibility of a small stipend during the 3L year. More than the money, the research, writing, and event planning associated with the fellowship is great experience and looks great on the resume, especially if one is interested in pursuing a career in Indian Law (which I am). Next year, I'll be applying for various summer positions throughout Indian Country and I hope to be able to tell potential employers about my involvement in both NESP and NALSA.
A colorful NY Times blog about the law: And the Pursuit of Happiness
Power to the people.
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