Concerns

At least once a day I contemplate how in the world I am going to be an effective wife, mother and law student if I also have to work full-time.

I am currently trying to map out a hypothetical schedule of my day, if I had to take classes in the evening. And at best I would bot get home until about 9:00PM. I would hardly ever have time during the week to spend with my family, and that does not include the time that I would have to spend studying.

I asked in a previous post about what a typical day in the life of a part-time student would be (one that works full-time, and also has family obligations) so that I could get a feel for what my life could potentially look like for the next four years. *Still waiting on responses on that one. *

This is something that I really want and I know that somehow I will make it happen, but the concern for spending time with my family (my son especially) is an issue that is constantly weighing heavy on my heart. I've taken classes at night, and worked full-time but this was before I had a child- and even then I was out of the house for long periods of time during the week. Dinner was always late and house work was always put aside. So, I'm just soliciting some input from others in this situation.

GOOD LUCK THIS SEMESTER

To all those involved in higher education and trying to get back into the swing of going to school (Law or otherwise), working and possibly parenting and marriage as well Good Luck and here's to a great semester!

Now let's try to keep the madness to a minimum- ready, set, GO!

Friendly Cities/Regions

Does anyone know which cities/regions are particularly friendly to law graduates who went through an evening program?

Washington D.C.'s employment arena is fairly accustomed to hiring part-time students are there any others you know of?

Part-time Student Class

How do they decide which "class" a night program graduate is in? Is it based solely on the year you graduate in?

Summer Associate Work

I recently read a statement that a part-time law student who is unable, for whatever reason (work, family) to work as a summer associate during law school is under a MAJOR handicap when looking for work after graduation.

Is this true? What do you think?

Typical Day

What's a typical day like in your life as a working mom, who attends law school?

What time do you get up?
Time spent with kids/husband?
What time do you get home in the evenings?
How do you work out dinner arrangements?
When do you study?
Do you have time to workout?
Can you participate in activities with your kids?
What's your work schedule like?

And any other tidbits to offer to a future working- law student- mom.

Things I've learned from Law Students

1. They are mental basket cases [sorry, but from what I've deduced, it's true]
2. They desire 48 hours to be in a day
3. Final Exams are the devil
4. Working, law students are even more basket cases
5. Working, law student, moms are certifiable, and one step away from a rubber room and a straight jacket
6. Do not talk about your exam answers after the test. This is grounds for an immediate a**kicking
7. Showering is optional
8. If it weren't for blogging, studying would be a much more productive task
9. Everything is a viable distraction from studying, even picking lint from your belly button
10. Law school is a decision regretted until graduation!

I'm now oh so excited, with a large dose of fear!
Thanks everyone, I've learned a lot.

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