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MacKenzie Freed
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Welcome to my channel! I'm MacKenzie and I am in my last year of law school at Boston University School of Law. Let's chat about all things life and law school!
3 Common Mistakes New Law Students Make
FINALLY! Back with one of the videos that tied for the one you wanted to see next. It's more like 3.5 common mistakes (plus a few honorable mentions), so hopefully you find this video helpful! If any current/former law students have other mistakes that I didn't mention here, feel free to share in the comments. Wherever you are in your law school journey, good luck! I'm cheering you on 🤗
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hosting vlog! | I skipped my last week of class to work as an event host
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Talk about 3LOL! I missed my entire last week of classes for the Fall semester because I was hired to host events in California. Smartest decision? Nope. But did I have the absolute best time? YES. Also, I passed all of my classes (even corporations!!!!!) so no harm, no foul. Come along the journey with me while I reminisce about the last time I hosted an awards show and get destroyed in mini g...
CHRISTMAS DAY VLOG | fun, food + family
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Better late than never, celebrate Christmas day with me! We eat good food, open gifts, and talk about our favorite part(s) of Christmas this year. I hope you had the happiest holiday!
CHRISTMAS EVE VLOG | meet my family and celebrate with us!
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HEY HELLO HI! I am so sorry I haven't posted in far too long. Law school exam season got me good BUT we are back and better than ever! I have a few videos on deck. First up, celebrate Christmas with me and my family! If you're new here, I LOVE Christmas and all things holiday. I thrive during this season and I'm excited to share that with you. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
decorate with me! pt. 2 | holiday vlog
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THE BIG REVEAL!! Finish decorating my apartment with me and get in the holiday spirit! Stay tuned until the end for a special surprise 🎅🏻🐶🎄 Follow me on IG! osnapitzkenzie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow the doggies on all the things! IG: cityaussies?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= YT: www.youtube.com/@cityaussies TT: www.tiktok.com/@cityaussies?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
decorate with me! pt. 1 | holiday vlog
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IT'S MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!! I thrive during the holidays! Decorate my apartment with me and get in the holiday spirit 🎄🎅🏻 Follow me on IG! osnapitzkenzie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow Milo and Kida on all the things! You might get a sneak peek of our decorations too 👀 IG: cityaussies?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= YT: ua-cam.com/channels/FW2-ZhVcnAzau6Q2hKNDWQ.html TT: www.tik...
day off in my life as a law student | saturday vlog + game night!
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Not really a day off since I had school work to do, but you get the idea. Come with me on a Saturday during the semester! See how I balance law school work during the weekend, exercise, house work, and a social life. Thanks for watching! Follow me on IG: @ osnapitzkenzie osnapitzkenzie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Law School
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There are A LOT of things I wish I knew before starting law school, especially as a first generation student. I picked the ones I think are the most important and made this video to help you as you start your law school journey. To any current law students/recent law school grads/practicing attorneys: if you have any additional advice or other things you wish you knew that I did not mention, co...
come to my law school gala!
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My law school turned 150 years old and I got tickets to the anniversary gala! Come hang out with me for the night! Follow me on Instagram: osnapitzkenzie?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
wednesday vlog! day in the life of a bu law student
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Welcome to a day in my life as a third year law student! I'm taking you with me to class, to study, and to my favorite places in the law school. Follow me on Instagram! @osnapitzkenzie
What's In My Backpack for Law School
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Here are all of the things that I keep in my backpack for law school! Follow me on Instagram! @osnapitzkenzie
Yap master
Agreed 😂 I’ve been told I have the gift of gab. Good thing I’m a litigator!
Great video!
Thank you so much!
you're my elle woods
The best compliment you could ever give me!!
Very helpful. Thanks!
I’m glad you found it valuable! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for sharing on a topic that deserves more attention. Good luck in the future.
Thank you so much!
Current pre law student in my undergrad looking to apply at a few Boston area law schools! You should do a “how I got in video” love your channel! ☀️😇
Oh good luck on your application journey! That’s a great idea, I will add it to the list. Thank you so much!
Thank you for all of these..I'll be starting my first year in law school in the next month..im so excited!!
Ahh GOOD LUCK!! That is so exciting!
I watch Christmas movies in July!!!!
THANK YOU! Sometimes you just need that dopamine boost in the summer 😂
Can you share the book at s link. Can’t find it on Amazon Thank you
The one I have is out of stock but here’s a similar one! www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMRBZN2/ref=sspa_mw_detail_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams
heavy on the I am dumb 😂. Me during this whole lsat studying
It can really make you wonder 😂 but no you are not! It’s meant to be difficult, but you got this!
Let me know if anyone has questions about University of Miami law school!! <3
im applying there for fall 2024 im really stressed about the Lsat
what lsat score did you get?
Congratulations I am starting law school soon and you have helped me so much!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you find these videos helpful 🤗 good luck!!
I really appreciate your video 🙏
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful!!
Great video. So glad you know you want to be a litigator. As a career paralegal who has polled jurors after a verdict, I've learned that likeability matters. You have the communication skills necessary to make key points, and you have a natural, relaxed way of speaking. And whether people want to believe it or not, beauty helps. You have a great career ahead of you. Good luck with your next chapter!
This is so kind!!!! Thank you so much for saying that!!
What made you choose BU?
This is a long story, but the short version is the environment and culture! I visited BU before applying and it was one of the only schools I visited where everyone was smiling and seemed to actually like each other. There was no tense undercurrent of competition. That was really important to me. And my experience confirmed that observation. As much as one can love law school, I loved BU. Not every school will be the right fit for every person. I think it’s important to figure out what you want in a school and find a place that has those things.
just found your channel and love your videos! I'm currently in undergrad rn and am thinking about going to law school! will you be posting more videos even though you've graduated? also, what electives did you take in your third year?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad you find them helpful 🤗 I will be making more videos! Studying for the bar had me totally out of commission but I’ll be back with more videos soon. The way my law school worked is you only had required classes during your first year; you had basically unlimited freedom to choose your classes for the remaining two years. I took mostly experiential courses and clinic with one traditional lecture class every semester.
Okay so with the cheat codes on getting books…. Access codes?
Unfortunately the copies your law library will make available generally don’t have an access code you can use for the online materials that would be available if you bought your book new. However, most publishers will have the online materials available to purchase for a way lower cost than buying the book new. I did this in one of my classes and I think the cost for the online materials was $70. The cost to buy the book new (w/ access code) was $290. Hope this helps!
1:42 introduction 3:41 visit/research the area you’re planning on living before moving 6:51 law school is really hard! don’t plan major life events during law school 10:54 law school can be isolating. invest time and effort into relationships! 13:08 law school doesn’t teach you how to practice law - only a base level knowledge of many law subjects (law school doesn’t teach to the bar) 14:53 in order to be successful in law school, you don’t have to do all of the ECs that everyone else does (law journal, moot court, etc.)
Pede-stool! Love it!
I have been in the mortgage servicing field for close to a decade, and I can attest that when I train people, I explain that the training process is difficult and long because you can only learn how to handle what comes up as an issue on the job and that "you don't know what you don't know until you don't know it." Looking to go to law school in Fall 2024 so I'm glad I found your channel! :)
I’m so so glad you find it helpful!!! Good luck with your applications! 🤗
Am a law student too...I love your video ❤...wish we were friends
Consider us internet friends 🤗 thank you so much!
What does it mean to "NETWORK"
I think it means many things in different contexts, but in law school, it generally means going out of your way to meet new people in your chosen profession and personally connect with them. Law schools tend to host dedicated “networking events” where the entire goal of attending is to meet new people, make a few connections, and hopefully leave with some names and business cards of people you’d like to keep in touch with. Building my network in law school has been incredibly valuable for me personally!
Ok, wow. I am new to your channel -- and yes, you are a queen. So fabulous to learn about your career and school studies (and this from a fellow lawyer who also had some misgivings about law school). Thank you for providing such fresh content with a down-to-earth spirit. God bless you sister.
That is so unbelievably nice of you to say! Thank you for the encouragement. It’s been a wild three years. I’m so glad you think this information could be helpful to people!! Thank you so much!
THIS was so incredibly helpful! I've watched so many videos like these and I think this was the first one that truly went into detail so I'm grateful!! And I love how transparent you were!
This comment makes me SO HAPPY!! Thank you for watching!! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Just out here trying to share the information no one told me 😂
Where are you able to find a book scanner? Or do you have to buy one or take it to someone?
My law school library has them all over the library for free student use! I’m sure your library would also provide access to a book scanner if you ask your library staff 🤗
i'm obsessed with those superfine sharpie pens, been using them for years and i just bought a new pack for my 1L year this fall! i have suuuper small handwriting and i also write in cursive so they're perfect for making my writing legible lol. also i am definitely a blue ink girly, i think it looks so nice against the black ink text in books!
Agree with ALL of the this! The fine tip sharpies are the best. I used them to book brief in my case books and they’re perfect!
girl, i think that's a diaper bag too bc I bought it for my daughter when she was born lol
It absolutely is! And I think the features that make it an awesome diaper bag also make it an awesome backpack for law school 😂 you parents have been hiding the goods from the rest of us!
@@osnapitzkenzie I commented that right before you said it in the video lol, I think you may be on to something so note made
I’m applying for a deferred entry his cycle thank you for putting this info out here!
Good luck!!! You got this! Thank you for watching 🤗
love that im not the only one who decorates early and leaves the decorations for as long as possible for christmas lolll
This makes my heart so happy!!! Literally just took the decorations down less than two weeks ago lol
@@osnapitzkenzie trust me dont blame you, i will be moving to uni in few months so the thought of being able to decor my room and keep the decor for as long as i want makes me extremely happy!!!
Not sure why the youtube algorithm put you in my feed (no offense), but I'm sure glad they did! Howdy! 😊
This is probably the most universally applicable video I have 😂 thanks for watching!
@@osnapitzkenzie let's do lunch!
Your video (advice) is very helpful. Thank you for this 🥹. I'll start law school on March 23rd, wish me luck thoo 😭😭
GOOD LUCK!!! You got this!!
I like the way the bag opens. All backpacks should open like that.
Right?? Couldn’t agree more!
I am a new subscriber. How much time in law school was spent on contract law compared to property and tort law?
Hi there! It varies by school. At BU you do one semester of each. At other schools, you may do two semesters of a certain subject. Most schools post their 1L curriculum on their website so, if you have a particular school in mind, you can see how they structure their first year courses.
@@osnapitzkenzie Thank you for the response and information.
Hi MacKenzie! OMG this is solid gold! I took notes and saved the video to my law school wisdom folder🤣.I honestly think this video will be my saving grace when I start 1L this fall (course reserve - hello!!). Thank you so much and I hope you have a great week!
YAY! I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for watching 🥹❤️ good luck in the fall!
Please show us your 1L outlines. Examples and explanation is helpful for beginners. Also, where did you find resources and maps/diagrams for classes. Thank you!
Oh yes please! I start law school in August.
I'll be the first to admit that my 1L outlines are not great, so I don't think sharing those will help you very much. But I'll definitely work on a video with some more detailed outlining tips that I've learned through hard experience!
Hi MacKenzie, I'm really loving your channel. Your content has been really inspiring as a 0L here! I can't wait to see your video on outlines!
I'm so glad you find it helpful! Thanks for watching 🤗
I loved this video ❤
I’m so glad! Thanks for watching!
I will be starting law school this fall! Thank you so much for all of that information!
You are so welcome! Good luck!
Me immediately at the start of the video, as a new mom, preparing for law school this fall: "Wait a minute...does she know that's a diaper bag?" LMAO.
😂😂😂 You parents have been hiding the good stuff from the rest of us!!! I LOVE my diaper bag.
You are a queen!
I’m glad my irresponsible choices translate to queen in your eyes 🥹 love you!!!!
Question! I have a 6 months old baby girl and my dream is to become a lawyer, her father is a paramedic with weird 12-hour shifts, some being day shifts and some being night shifts with 4 days working and 4 days off. I am hoping to go to law school in about 4 years after doing my undergraduate. By then, she will be about 5 years old. With point #2 when you said to try (if you can) to not have major life events happening at least in your first year of law school, do you know anyone who's gone to law school and managed to succeed with trying to go to law school as well as raise a child? That is the thing that stresses me out the most.
There are MANY law students who are also parents and are balancing parenting and law school extremely well! I have a few classmates who gave birth during our first year of law school (and have done well academically). It’s not easy, but it is absolutely possible. So long as you have great time management and people in your life who can help out when you’re particularly busy, like during exam time, you’ll be in a great spot. Try to remember to give yourself grace through the process when you’re feeling overwhelmed. You got this. Congratulations on your little one and good luck on your law school journey!!
makeup routine? your skin is flawless!
You're so kind! Thank you! Maybe I'll throw a makeup tutorial in the mix in the future. You've inspired me!
I would say one thing I’ve realized is that we’re all just figuring it out the best we can! Everyone who went ahead of you had someone show them the ropes, just like you will have someone show you the ropes, and hopefully now you will show someone else how it goes!
This is so true! Most people you go to school with have never been to law school before and are similarly just trying to figure it out as they go. Finding good mentors and a network of support is so helpful!
LOVE
Thanks for being such a good sport!
FINALLY!!! I’ve only been waiting 4-ever
I’m sorry!! I have another one on deck for Friday! Trying not to keep you waiting too long 😂
My name is also Mackenzie, I am a married law student, I make law school videos, AND I have a dog named Milo😅 Love your videos!!
Oh my goodness!!! That is amazing!! Officially became your newest subscriber so live my second life vicariously through you 😂
Give me some of the meat please
My dad will be SO happy about this comment 😂 BBQ is his favorite hobby
Might mention to people that being Miss California doesn’t hurt when mentioning number 5.
I hope it doesn’t hurt! But you never know how people will recieve that information. I also have many friends and classmates who didn’t follow that typical law school path and were successful in landing the jobs they wanted. The journey is different for everyone. There’s no “one size fits all” law school experience. Thanks for watching!
I love how transparent you are, I am going to apply for this years fall cycle and this is so helpful! I have two kids and a husband so the time constraint and challenge for law school will be interesting ❤️ Thank you!
Of course! I’m glad you found it helpful! I plan to do a Couples q+a about surviving law school too. It can be difficult but absolutely doable. Good luck with your applications!!