From the Single Mom's Law School Experience, then "Almost Attorney" to FINALLY an Esquire!: I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, October 4, 2010

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right my wonderful loyal readers! I got the job I interviewed for today. Hired right on the spot after an hour interview and chat session with the partner of the firm. I am so excited I cannot even explain to you.
I look at what has happened and see how wonderful God is to me. I am in a very, very prestigious firm that has been around my state since 1909. I will be training with a very respected man who has practiced for years.

One more thing: I never thought I would be doing the kind of law I am which will be worker's compensation injury and personal injuries.......... Both are highly litigated fields --- I have known since I was a child that I was made for trial work. How cool is that??????

4 comments:

MarjaOctober 5, 2010 at 6:54 AM
You know I am a huge fan! I'm so glad this all played out in your favor. You'll do a wonderful job and make a great employee whom they will love. God's got your back!
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Kate SherwoodOctober 5, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Congratulations! How reaffirming of your faith and knowing that you are loved and watched over. I am so happy for you. :)
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AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Congratulations!

I found your blog a couple of months ago. I'm a single mom currently in my 2nd year of law school and your blog has been a source of inspiration for me. Thank your for sharing your journey.
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AnonymousOctober 5, 2010 at 7:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! *doing a little happy dance*

So, so VERY happy for you :) I can totally imagine how much stress you were feeling over the past few weeks . . . but I knew He was setting you up in the most awesome way (so did you)!

Congrats again!!!

~Lauren
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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.