Popping My Law School Cherry

So, I made it to law school. 

The University of Mississippi School of Law put on a week-long orientation to help “prepare “ the students for what is to come in our 1L year. We covered briefing cases, time management, and professionalism. The information was essential, some would say essential. Exciting? Not one bit. Honestly, the entire ordeal reminded me of losing my virginity.

Have you ever been paralyzed with anxiety, only to find out it is entirely unsatisfactory?

I had anticipated the experience for months. I read every book, blog, and article on how to approach it. I was told my life would be changed after this experience. I showed up looking my best on the outside, but on the inside, I was nervous, overthinking everything, and a little high. I just prayed it would not be as awkward as I imagined.

The Dean even opened with “It will all be okay.”

To be completely honest, once the whole ordeal began, in the back of my head, all I could think was, “Can we please get this over with?”

When it was all said and done, I sat alone in my room, confused, wondering how I got myself to this point. Wasn’t it supposed to feel more significant — more life-changing?

Ironically, it all ended before I even started … with law school. I’m just hoping this experience lasts a little longer.

Sincerely,

Adeline