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ijuanainspire · 5 years

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Daily Grind

So you wanna be a law student huh? Whether you’re that philanthropic person who wants to give justice to the poor or you’re that straight A- student who wants to prove more or a victim of your parents’ obsession or profession, then WELCOME! Or better yet, GOODBYE.

Law school means saying good bye to lot of things such as your weekly night out or that Saturday night drinking spree with barkadas. Law school means less (or none at all) chill nights and saying hello to tons (literally) of readings and case digests.

It is a war. And it is ferocious. It will take your time, your life and will need a lot of dedication. But do not fear because every drop of sweat, blood and tears will be worth it and is worth it once you conquer this profession.

So how to gear up for this battle? Here are some of the materials I personally use and recommend if you have finally decided to commit yourself to the realms of law school.

1. Codals

A lot of people have judged me while I’m inside a public utility vehicle while I was reading or carrying with me my codals. They literally look like the Bible and if people around you are unaware of what they are, they will think you’re weird reading a Bible inside a jeepney or LRT. But nevermind them since these babies will save your ass once inside lawschool. These are the codified laws and they come in either the regular size about the size of a regular notebook or the mini versions which I prefer since they are more portable and easy to handle.

So where to buy them? They are available in your local National Bookstore or you can go to Rex Bookstore as it is the best place to go grab them. But beware, these precious babies are kinda costly but definitely a good investment. A codal can range from Php 600.00 to Php 1,000.00 or even more depends on the subject. Don’t confuse yourself with a codal and a reviewer or annotated book. A codal contains purely the law. A reviewer or annotated book contains explanations from different professors or justices. Sometimes, it depends upon your professor whom he prefers so I advice not to buy annotated books until you meet your profs. < 3

Into online shopping? Rex has a website and they deliver! Check out the link : https://www.rexestore.com/2-law?id_category=2&n=637

2. Pens, Highlighters

Aside from reading a lot, writing is another staple in law school. So invest wisely on a good sign pen. Most law schools adhere to sign pens/fountain pen only policy during their exams meaning you can only use those kind of pens when answering your exams, so better invest in a comfortable and good pen as early as your first day on law school. Good penmanship is a must and sometimes help (some professors will credit for good penmanship). So if you have crappy handwriting, better buy a writing book where you can practice your hand writing. Professors won’t bother reading your answers if you have bad handwriting.

I personally use a Pilot Hi-Tecpoint V5 or V7 in Black, Red and Blue. I use Black solely for exam purposes while the Red pen is dedicated to my notes and reminders. Using a bright color helps me to retain things in my mind better. I use the Blue pen to write either the date or topic in my papers or reviewers, it keeps me organize and helps me to recall. A pen costs about Php 45.00 to Php 50.00 depends on the store selling them. Some of my classmates use G-tech but I tend to misplace a lot of those pricey things.

My favorite highlighter is the Stabilo Pastel Yellow or the Sharpie also in Yellow. They cost about Php 35.00 to Php 45.00 each. I have them in different shades: A Neon Pink for titles of cases, the Yellow for important facts or doctrines, a Neon Yellow for super important lines in cases, a Pastel Pink for the names and details of the persons in the case and a lot more colors coz why not right? :D

Recently, Stabilo released new highlighters which come in slimmer versions also in pastel shades. Although, I still prefer using the traditional ones. Invest wisely on your pens and coloring materials as they will help you adjust into comfort once classes start.

3. Pen capsule/ Pencil case

When you have become a highlighter and pen hoarder, you will definitely need a container for them. In law school, most students prefer using Pen Capsules. They are that cylindrical looking pencil case which can stand on its own, which allows you to just pick your pen upright and voila! Although it is not a requirement in law school, it is a preferred must have.

I bought my pen capsule in SM Department store, in their Stationery section. It was really cheap, only Php 99.00 and comes in two colors, Pink and Gray. However, when I tried to buy again, they sold out and eversince, they haven’t restocked (that was way in 2016 and still checking out until 2019). FILED is another shop which sells pen capsules. I’m not sure if they are the pioneer in selling but if they are, credits to them. However FILED pen capsules are kinda costly if you ask me. A regular one costs around Php 300.00 or more. I once gifted a FILED pen cap to a friend and it cost nearly Php 500.00 but it was really pretty! It was in pink and had embroidery. The quality is mighty fine, worth the price. Although if compared side by side with the one I bought in SM, the FILED pen cap appears to be slimmer and limited in space. But it is definitely a pretty pencil case.

Check out the FILED website, they do delivery! https://filed.com.ph/collections/pens-pen-cases

(Disclaimer: I do not own this photo. Grabbed from the page of FILED. So this is the Pen Capsule I gifted for my friend, the Pink one. Pretty aye?)

4. Bag

When you are carrying a lot of stuff (codals, pencaps, reviewers etc.), you will definitely need a good bag! Whether it is a back pack or typical go to bag, it doesn’t matter if its a Gucci or Nike, if everything fits, and it’s sturdy, go for it.

It was a struggle for me to find a good bag, especially my laptop is kinda bulky. But lo and behold online shopping, I finally found the back pack for me.

So I found my back pack in Lazada, it costs only Php 599.00 during the time I purchased it. I was obsessed with it, the size and appearance is just on pointe. Check out the link to see the specifications and other details: https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/pr-miole-v3-classic-leather-backpack-i277598963-s414923985.html?fbclid=IwAR3IluPEaHtDaxRmJQ3rjaFJJkEAodfwHGscbxZGaxQm5_V64gtbvJUPBLQ

6. Laptop

You will definitely need this. So as early as now invest in a sturdy one! One that has tons of memory because you will use it all! And if possible, buy a laptop that is lightweight. It is an agony to carry around your books and materials and on top of that, a laptop that weighs around 2kg or more. If you have the cash to splurge on a quality and lightweight laptop, just do it. I tell you, it is worth it.

But of course this is just a personal suggestions and not a law school requirement. If you can’t afford to buy a lightweight laptop, better learn how to manage your stuff in your bag so you won’t burden yourself with all the weight of carrying a heavy bag.

What laptop to choose? I prefer the iCore series or just ask your local tech guy what laptop can withstand tons of office work and browsing at the same time. That will do the trick. If you want to run DOTA in your laptop, better buy one in the iCore series with a videocard in it. Thank me later!

So there you goooo.... you may notice, I didn’t put any notebooks or papers. The reason is, we are all different when it comes to studying. I don’t usually use notebooks since all my notes are written in my cases. Yellow papers are a must though, but just pack some for yourself or you’ll end up supplying the whole class. Trust me on this.

Law school is hard, worth it, crazy and really hard so you’ll really have to love it and learn how to balance your life around it. But that will be for another blog so stay tuned!! I hope this helps!! <3

xxx D.

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ijuanainspire · 6 years

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Anong pakiramdam?

Being in law school is like.. ah.. hirap iexplain.

First. It is an experience of a life time.

Not everyone has the guts to enter law school. Be proud kasi yung pagpasa mo palang sa PhilSat and sa entrance exam ng school na papasukan mo is a big achievement. Every achievement counts hind ba?

Pero hindi ako nagtake ng PhilSat. hahahaha!! Shout out sa LEB for granting exemptions sa mga Laude graduates! <3

But you can check the details of PhilSat in this website: https://www.cem-inc.org.ph/philsat/

Second. It is your nightmare.

Kung nung college ka eh sanay kang magising ng maaga at matulog ng umaga ,hindi pa rin sapat yun. To study law is to give up your life in order to achieve that ATTY extension sa name mo. Very inspiring ang mga taong kaya pa rin magkilay bago sila makapasok ng classroom.

As a student, isa akong magaling na procrastinator kaya ngayon sobrang hirap ako mag-aral. I wake up at 10am and do my readings 4 hours before class. It’s not enough. Bali ang nagagawa ko lang sa apat na oras eh i-scan yung mga back logs* ko. (Back Logs- term yan sa mga assignment/cases/readings na hindi mo pa tapos basahin tapos may panibago na naman ibibigay yung prof mo. Hayup men.)

May vertigo ako so hindi ako pwede na magpuyat all the time or else mamamatay ako for a day and trust me, you miss a lot if you’re dead for even just an hour. Ang ginagawa ko is I plot my strengths and weaknesses. Mahina ako sa memorization but I have good recalling skills and medyo (mga 0.00000000000000000001%) eiditic memory so what I do is to connect in real life ang readings. There was this one case na ang taong involve is ka-apilido ko so I try to imagine myself as the respondent in order to recall facts and the rulings.

Magaling ako sa Criminal Law pero bobo na ako sa lahat. Hindi ko alam. Sadyang mas nakatakda ata na maging kriminal ako kesa abogado,

Civil Law is hard for me. Since first time ko talaga sya ma-encounter. So double the effort in this one. Cases help me a lot to understand the provisions. Books, uhm..so-so. Minsan sagabal lang sila.

Wala kayong masyadong mapupulot na study tips sa akin because even I myself is having a hard time to study. hahahah! Ba’t ako nag blog??? Wala. Madami ako time eh.

Third. Childish people.

Punong-puno ang law school ng mga taong hindi mo alam paano sila pinalaki ng mga magulang nila. Yung iba kapaki-pakinabang yung iba ang sarap batuhin ng codal :D #nohatejustlove

The RKs

Eto yung mga anak mayaman na pag may sinabing libro yun prof mo eh matic after 5 minutes may copy na sila samantalang ikaw nakapila ka ng dalawang oras para makuha yun libro or nagstick ka nalang sa iligal na book copy kasi tig tatlong libo yun book

The Panic Lords

Sila naman yung mga masarap batukan pag on deck sila or kapag biglang nalate yung prof tapos ina-assume nila na may quiz na kayo so ikaw naman mahahawa sa pag papanic nila.Mas marami pang time yung pagpanic kesa sa actual studying time.

The LAWrds (lords)

Tabihan mo sila besh. Mga matatalino at pinagpalang nilalang ang mga yan. Alam lahat. Parang kinain nila yung codal sobrang kabisa ultimo yung comma and period nung provision alam isulat.

GossipGirls Law Edition

Sila naman yung mga classmates mo na kilala ang buong law community at wagas kung makakuha ng info! Beneficial at times except na lang pag ikaw na ang laman ng topic nila. Para silang PokeDex kasi may info sila sa lahat ng prof at kung paano ang style nila. Yung tipong nasa other class pa yung prof pero aware na sila anong provision ang dinidiscuss niya. Hayerp.

Fourth. Sulit ba?

Oo naman. Sulit ang law school! Mahal pero sulit. If dream mo talaga maging abogado, everything is worth it. Pero kung napadpad ka lang sa law school kasi akala mo kaya mo and dahil sabi ng lawyer mong tatay, aba mag-isip ka ulit besh. Kasi if you don’t like what you’re doing, you find everything hard.

You cannot love what you don’t find interesting. So mahalin mo lang ang lawschool. Keep that spark alive!

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