I love free events...and I'm sure I'll love free events even more when I start law school and am missing half my salary. Luckily, we have been in the habit of taking advantage of any perks we can. One of those perks is free tickets to events courtesy of my life insurance company. Through my... Continue Reading →
The Kindergarten Application Saga
This year my oldest will be starting kindergarten. Where I grew up you just went to your neighborhood school. There was no if, ands, or buts about it. But where I live and in today’s world choosing and getting into a school for kindergarten can be more difficult than law school. In fact, for me... Continue Reading →
How to Get Into Law School: The Application Process
Back when I decided to apply to law school I realized I was entering completely foreign territory. No one in my family has been through the process and the thought of becoming a lawyer had never entered my mind. When I walked in to take the LSATs it was a surreal experience; I was in... Continue Reading →
The Plan: A Time Capsule
Ok..so here’s the plan. Consider this a ‘time capsule’ that I seal up and open up again in 3-4 years after I complete law school and take the Bar exam to see how well it worked out! Idealistic and naive? Or TOTALLY doable? Go to law school part-time; the part-time program meets about every other... Continue Reading →
The Catalyst
Since announcing my upcoming career change to the world I’ve heard the same comment more than a few times: “Wow! So many people talk about leaving education, but it never happens because of kids and life.” I decided to take this leap because of kids and life. I am not happy in education. I’ve seen... Continue Reading →
Welcome!
The transition from teacher to law student to lawyer is bound to be exciting...especially when 2 boys and a husband are thrown in the mix!