From the Single Mom's Law School Experience, then "Almost Attorney" to FINALLY an Esquire!: It's Official, 1 Class Hour Left Ever of School

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

It's Official, 1 Class Hour Left Ever of School

That's right, one more class hour left. Friday at 11:20, I will be done with classes forever. Then to just get through my finals, I then can have some rest. Whoot! I can't believe it. I wish I could explain the feeling, the amazement, the feeling of "I can't believe this." I just don't know how to put all my feelings into words at this point.

In some ways there is a let down starting in.....what am I going to do after this? Seven years of school....at this point, it is all I know how to do [besides being a mom]. Fun and scary times all around.

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FAQ

Lots of people ask me: how do you do it? How do you attend law school and raise a child alone? My answer is simply that you prioritize. You approach school as an 8 to 5 job. I take Friday evenings and Saturday's off. Study a bit on Sundays. For me this works. It means not being a part of the "social" things at school, and that time between your classes is in the library studying. But that's okay. You will have different goals then the students who are single with no children.

How do you afford it? Student loans........yes, you heard me. My reasoning is that my earning capacity will double, but likely triple, which means that I can afford to take on the debt to pay for a better future for my daughter and I.

Does you daughter resent you studying? No. Sometimes she gets frustrated, but she really does understand the bigger picture. She is my biggest supporter. I have learned to include her by taking her to class with me when I can, by having her help me study with flash cards, and by taking her to appropriate events at school. In fact, I did an incoming student panel one year, and the administration of the school had her speak as well. We are a team, and that includes this journey.