Category Archives: Law School

When I Need Inspiration

We are 42 days away from the Texas bar.. The stress is building. A close friend sent a text yesterday asking what days the bar exam is NEXT MONTH. I told her not to phrase it that way or she will be responsible for my panic attack. We have downloaded exam soft, downloaded our exam options,Continue reading “When I Need Inspiration”

Four More Weeks in Cast

My office visit on Monday was wonderful! My ligaments have healed exponentially! Over the last five weeks, I have spent time writing, one-hand typing, and learning to use forks and spoons (no knives allowed-need to keep all my fingers) with my left hand. Over the last two weeks, I was instructed to remove my castContinue reading “Four More Weeks in Cast”

Cheating for Cookies

I walked into the law library today on my way to Income Tax class, and there were Tim’s cookies. Tim is a reference librarian at Oklahoma City University School of Law who often makes cookies from scratch for the students on special days. Today is Constitution Day! While most people think it is just anotherContinue reading “Cheating for Cookies”

Update on My Life

I am going to try and actually keep my blog updated! I have a little more free time this year since I have officially started my last year of law school! (3L Year!) It seems like I was sitting in orientation yesterday, but less than a year from now I will have sat for theContinue reading “Update on My Life”

U.S. v. Windsor (The DOMA Case)

In the 5-4 split, Justice Kennedy, joined by a surprising array of justices (Ginsburg, Breyer, Sotomayor, & Kagan,) delivered an opinion which found DOMA unconstitutional. As law students, we are taught during constitutional law that the Supreme Court looks to history, tradition, and state practice. Today, the Supreme Court considered all of these issues whenContinue reading “U.S. v. Windsor (The DOMA Case)”

Such a Close Call..

So week three already? Doesn’t seem like its been that long already!! Things I’ve learned! (Which I will explain in detail later..) Law school and high school are not that different.. I need to set more alarms Headphones keep the world out! How to pronounce federalist (well, still working on it.. don’t judge) Last weekContinue reading “Such a Close Call..”