5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Law School

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  • @evelynzhang6235
    @evelynzhang6235 Рік тому +74

    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.)

  • @asola320
    @asola320 Рік тому +17

    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! :)

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      I’m so so glad you find it helpful!!! Good luck with your applications! 🤗

  • @Danigirlrocks101
    @Danigirlrocks101 Рік тому +17

    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!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому +2

      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 😂

  • @austonneal1216
    @austonneal1216 Рік тому +40

    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!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому +3

      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!

  • @mike4space
    @mike4space 3 місяці тому +1

    You’re not dumb you’re resourceful thanks for the video and hope all is well with your law career.

  • @dennistinucci5735
    @dennistinucci5735 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for sharing on a topic that deserves more attention. Good luck in the future.

  • @hannahinhealth
    @hannahinhealth 2 роки тому +25

    Your advice is so helpful! I've been considering law school for a few years and collecting tips/feedback from law students & attorneys on the do's and don'ts of law school 😊

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for watching!! I’m so glad you found the videos useful!

  • @notme123
    @notme123 3 місяці тому +3

    Law school is very intense in all respects.
    And competitive. And so many arrogant, self important classmates who can't get over themselves because they are LAW STUDENTS. Tune them out.
    imptessed with

  • @cherry-uw4si
    @cherry-uw4si Рік тому +1

    Thank you for all of these..I'll be starting my first year in law school in the next month..im so excited!!

  • @davidsalmeron2540
    @davidsalmeron2540 Рік тому +6

    I will be starting law school this fall! Thank you so much for all of that information!

  • @scaryclarey654
    @scaryclarey654 Рік тому +1

    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!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      This is so kind!!!! Thank you so much for saying that!!

  • @theodore6688
    @theodore6688 Рік тому +4

    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!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      I'm so glad you find it helpful! Thanks for watching 🤗

  • @kaylaroman1017
    @kaylaroman1017 2 роки тому +9

    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!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  2 роки тому

      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!!

  • @shuyiwang3427
    @shuyiwang3427 Рік тому +1

    I’m applying for a deferred entry his cycle thank you for putting this info out here!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      Good luck!!! You got this! Thank you for watching 🤗

  • @reverv2827
    @reverv2827 Рік тому +3

    Your video (advice) is very helpful. Thank you for this 🥹. I'll start law school on March 23rd, wish me luck thoo 😭😭

  • @courtneytaunus
    @courtneytaunus 5 місяців тому

    Your top is absolutely beautiful! Great video thank you. As a girl considering law school this was helpful!

  • @notme123
    @notme123 3 місяці тому

    Definitely check out the physical location of the school. I declined to attend a small law school located in a rural hamlet where there was nothing to do besides studying. I am from a major city and knew I could never live in a rural environment.

  • @browniac
    @browniac 2 роки тому +2

    Applying this cycle and this was immensely helpful!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  2 роки тому +1

      I am so glad you found it helpful!! Good luck on your law school journey!

  • @I.A-h1c
    @I.A-h1c Рік тому +1

    Pede-stool! Love it!

  • @legallyndidi
    @legallyndidi 4 місяці тому

    I wish I had known some of these things too before I went through my law school journey.

  • @bridge7525
    @bridge7525 Рік тому +3

    makeup routine? your skin is flawless!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      You're so kind! Thank you! Maybe I'll throw a makeup tutorial in the mix in the future. You've inspired me!

  • @mcd_v25
    @mcd_v25 9 місяців тому

    Very helpful. Thanks!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  8 місяців тому

      I’m glad you found it valuable! Thank you for watching!

  • @NatashaWoodham-g2f
    @NatashaWoodham-g2f 3 місяці тому +1

    I failed 3 times, i lost money to reviews that never helped but the major thing is that I've not lost hope

    • @MarthaSara-z9q
      @MarthaSara-z9q 3 місяці тому

      Passing the LSAT is when you study hard,if you can't study or you don't have time for your studies I'd advise you get yourself help like Mr Thomas

    • @NatashaWoodham-g2f
      @NatashaWoodham-g2f 3 місяці тому

      I had interest in working with him but I was discouraged by my friends out of ignorance 😔

    • @DeniseJean-j6o
      @DeniseJean-j6o 2 місяці тому

      I have a cousin who never studied much,we studied together but she gives most of her time to her phone than studies after writing LSAT, she passed and I failed😣, I asked her how she did it, just found out she got her help from Mr Thomas ..

    • @HerbieEthan
      @HerbieEthan 2 місяці тому

      Please does anyone know who this Mr Thomas is? I really need to speak with him I’m frustrated.

    • @HerbieEthan
      @HerbieEthan 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for sharing! I am taking my soon and I'm SO nervous
      Lol.

  • @DestineyBurrus-b7c
    @DestineyBurrus-b7c Рік тому

    I really appreciate your video 🙏

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful!!

  • @finn_koa
    @finn_koa Рік тому

    love that im not the only one who decorates early and leaves the decorations for as long as possible for christmas lolll

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      This makes my heart so happy!!! Literally just took the decorations down less than two weeks ago lol

    • @finn_koa
      @finn_koa Рік тому

      @@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!!!

  • @TheLordPranamya
    @TheLordPranamya 5 місяців тому +1

    You remind me of the actress from legally blonde

  • @JennaSteele69
    @JennaSteele69 Рік тому +5

    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.

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому +4

      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!!

  • @IUEC38
    @IUEC38 2 роки тому +2

    Might mention to people that being Miss California doesn’t hurt when mentioning number 5.

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  2 роки тому +1

      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!

  • @freed2016
    @freed2016 2 роки тому +3

    Why do you even need to go to law school if it doesn’t help you be a lawyer?🤷‍♀️

  • @bowenpainterinjurylawyers1
    @bowenpainterinjurylawyers1 7 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @law11school11girly
    @law11school11girly Рік тому +1

    Let me know if anyone has questions about University of Miami law school!!

    • @kingdrake5054
      @kingdrake5054 11 місяців тому

      im applying there for fall 2024 im really stressed about the Lsat

    • @kingdrake5054
      @kingdrake5054 11 місяців тому

      what lsat score did you get?

  • @casandraferrante2804
    @casandraferrante2804 2 роки тому +1

    So helpful!!

  • @sidixu7249
    @sidixu7249 Рік тому

    heavy on the I am dumb 😂. Me during this whole lsat studying

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      It can really make you wonder 😂 but no you are not! It’s meant to be difficult, but you got this!

  • @sparkeresq
    @sparkeresq 2 роки тому

    Love this!

  • @CarlaWade-no2oz
    @CarlaWade-no2oz Рік тому

    I watch Christmas movies in July!!!!

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому

      THANK YOU! Sometimes you just need that dopamine boost in the summer 😂

  • @josephsmyth832
    @josephsmyth832 Рік тому

    I am a new subscriber. How much time in law school was spent on contract law compared to property and tort law?

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @josephsmyth832
      @josephsmyth832 Рік тому

      @@osnapitzkenzie Thank you for the response and information.

  • @CarolKrein
    @CarolKrein 9 місяців тому +1

    you're my elle woods

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  8 місяців тому +1

      The best compliment you could ever give me!!

  • @benjii119
    @benjii119 7 місяців тому +1

    Yap master

    • @osnapitzkenzie
      @osnapitzkenzie  7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed 😂 I’ve been told I have the gift of gab. Good thing I’m a litigator!

  • @katiebelle4765
    @katiebelle4765 2 роки тому

    Adorable as always