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Law School is the place where you can network and connect with people and have many many friends around.
During my first year of law school, I was a social butterfly- hanging out with many groups, having fun, sometimes being reckless and it didn't take a long while to realise that I may or may not be harming my studies. The sole reason I joined Law School.
During my second year of law school, I had flipped 180 degrees. This means, I was completely out of the loop and had absolutely little to no social life. Again, having no social life meant that I missed out on tons of opportunities that I could've been a part of if I had been a bit more social.
Thus, my point being, everything is to be done in moderation and for the first two years of my law school, I completely missed that.
But during my third year is when I discovered that it is in fact easy to find balance. With a little bit of social life and rigorous academic life, it's possible to find the perfect balance.
Here are some of my tips that I'd like to pass on to you!
FINDING FRIENDS WHO ENJOY SIMILAR HABITS.
I understand that law school is all about getting out of your comfort zone and finding new people to connect with. But, the friends you choose in law school are the ones you need to be comfortable with. If your friends and you do not have similar interests, chances are, that you may feel either lonely or left out. You'll also have many disagreements with them. When you can socialise and study with your friends, you'll find a balance.
If you like working out and your friends do too, socialise during your workout sessions so that you can have time for your academics later!
REMEMBER YOUR REASON TO JOIN LAW SCHOOL AND SCHEDULE YOUR TIME.
Fun is important, but you could have had fun even when you weren't a part of law school. Think about the reason why you wanted to join Law School. Join peer groups, socialise and remember to respect your personal space. For this reason, I'd like you to make a schedule which accommodates all of your activities. It doesn't have to be rigorous. You just need to stick to something which helps you attain that balance.
SET BOUNDARIES.
This is the most important aspect of finding a balance. YOU NEED TO SET BOUNDARIES. Let your friends know that you're busy or you need some time alone. Not everyone studies the same way, so certain topics that you study may require more time than your friends and that's okay. Let them know that you will not be spending time with them. Your friends should understand this as well.
I personally have never pulled an all-nighter mainly because I know that I will not be able to retain any information if I skip my sleep. But I do know my friends who study the entire night. Thus, not everyone has the same study schedule. The key is to find balance.
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