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[tremerechantry]

So if I go through my lawschoolblogging tag (which I should clean up because I am uh... identifiable and I am insane on this blog) I can quickly see that I was EXACTLY this insane during the applications process itself and that literally turned out fine and I'm in a really really good school. Will this stop me from stressing out about everything now? NO. Because that was a different bitch.

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[stare-decisis]

4.4.19, 11:06 PM

Finally!!! A Tumblr LAW SCHOOL BLOG!!!!! And My blog!!! AAAAHHHHH!!!!!!! I am sooo excited to finally have this space for all things law school! I'm going to be staying away from all the typical social media but I'd still be needing a space for me to put things out otherwise I'd go insane. So. Here!

If you are a law student and you ever stumble upon this, welcome! I don't think much about how this will go as I move forward, but I hope this will help you in any way; even if that means only to make you feel better after.a.long.crazy.fucking.day.

👩🏽‍⚖️

#lawschool #lawstudent #lawschoolblog #babyblog

[ijuanainspire]

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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[not-lost-justwandering-post-blog]

Lost and (not trying to be) found

Hey everyone, that is, if there is anyone out there reading the ramblings of the girl who is making decisions that no one else in her life supports. 

Next week I am taking a hardship withdrawal from a prestigious law school, one semester in. Law school was the only goal for as long as I can remember, and it made me shut off the possibility of any other life. 

Only a handful of people know this at the moment, and believe me when I say it’s going to be a mess when others find out...but I don’t plan on sticking around to see it. 

I want to travel, even if it’s just for a little while. Then I want to find a state and live there, even for a few months. The important thing...i’m not coming back home. 

So, I hope that maybe y’all will join me on this adventure, and hopefully this can prove to be helpful or inspiring for someone else too. 

Until next time,

AC

#law school #1L #lawschoolblog #adventure #adventures #quotes #travel #travelling #wanderer #recovery #freedom #healing #AC #notlostjustwandering #me #personal

[nursetina]

Are you planning to become a working law student in the Philippines yet you don't have an idea on what to expect? Perhaps, this post might help you get a glimpse of what it's like and weigh in your options. Click the link on my bio to read about it. You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://www.totetallylegal.com/law-school/7-challenges-a-working-law-student-faces/ Feel free to share with anyone who might be eyeing on working full-time while pursuing a law degree. <3 #totetallylegal #lawschool #lawstudentstruggles #lawschoolproblems #lawschoollife📚 #lawstudentsph #pinoylawstudents #lawschoolblog #lawstudentsofinstagram #workinglawstudent https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBL6EbJ-e2/?igshid=cqcw1ycmyty0

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Good Morning ☀️ MY LUV 🐞’S ☕️... You can handle ANYTHING MY GOD SAYS SO!!💪🏽 Repost from @thelawlifestyleblog using @RepostRegramApp - I know everybody always complains about Mondays, but for some reason Tuesdays are always the rough day of the week for me—anybody else feel this way? • • [ #coffee #everysquareastory #lifestyleblogger #lifequotes #quotes #quote #lawblog #lawblogger #lawschoolblog #lawschoolblogger #studygram #studyspo #study #futurelawyer #futurelawstudent #0L #1L #2L #3L ] #ipreview via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/BwUZ1YEFizk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=opqse4812b8l

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[tremerechantry]

This man is my best friend and kind of helping me feel like I'm learning Something about Civil Procedure in his 800-page handy-dandy book that recounts every sad little topic in this subject, gives me a bunch of questions to answer, and then explains them at length. Thank you, Joseph Glannon. Thank you so much. I look forward to reading your Torts book in a week. You're my best friend.

#lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

Guys I'm scared that I'm "studying" wrong somehow and I'm wasting time on cringe fail civil procedure bullshit that won't even help on the exam. And I have to do this for all 3 doctrinals...

Current process:

Refresh my memory of the course with a course overview--retake notes. <- I am still here

Read over various outlines, synthesise with my class notes, make my outline.

Read over just the rules for every case covered in class.

ONLY FOR TORTS: Read my professor's super special textbook cover to cover.

????

Fail.

#Exams in like uhhh. two weeks. #I have. 15 days to succeed. #kmskmskmskmskmskmskmskmskmskmskms #lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

#so kind of people to ask if im okay regularly. so kind. #law school can be stressy it turns out #the lopsided ears are intentional. I look like that. #lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

Might consider cutting off 2 fingers for Columbia acceptance only bc I'm pretty confident I'd keep my sex appeal even with 8 fingers

#Lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

Started crying because I should start looking for a place to live in DC but I don't want to live there. I actually do not want to be in Washington DC.

Columbia please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please.

#Lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

Help I got waitlisted in so many schools it's like someone pissed on my applications

#Lawschoolblogging #The thing is no other school matters if Columbia or NYU take me. You only need the one. The ones that have not made a decision on me yet.

[tremerechantry]

Ten law school applications by the end of the night do you all believe in me. Please.

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[tremerechantry]

This is the kind of understanding and acceptance Shinji never got.

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[tremerechantry]

OH WAIT I CANNOT BELIEVE I SPENT ALL THOSE WEEKS SPAMBLOGGING ABOUT MY LSAT AND LAW SCHOOL APPS ONLY TO FAIL TO INFORM YOU ALL THAT I’VE BEEN ACCEPTED TO TWO SCHOOLS SO FAR!!

#lawschoolblogging

[tremerechantry]

BTW if I get into a top 5 law school I WILL be posting my face on here as an apology for having to be here during my insanity

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