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[Texas2Step]

I actually think it's very normal for people to think they'll like appellate. (Some of us do actually like it, Nebby.) It is a good match for nerdy introverts (as an appellate lawyer said to me once, appellate lawyers don't get out much), and then of course people think they want it because they think it's all like arguing in front of SCOTUS.

There are lots of AMAZING things in what OP is saying, but that they think they'll like appellate isn't one of them.

I think 95% of people who say they like it will be because of bolded, which is why I chuckle

There are state appellate courts. Why the hell would you enter appellate just to argue in front of SCOTUS? Is that what you thought when you read my posts? Retarded...

[Texas2Step]

I think KissMyAxe's point about grades earlier was that even without formal grades, your first semester performance is going to be crucial for impressing the profs who can get you the right clerkships.

Okay, well hopefully I can multi-task. I spent undergrad living like a hermit and this is finally my chance to get appellate experience (albeit in student competitions). You only live once...

You can be the best multi-tasker in the world but I mean this nicely, there is no way you're writing 7 appellate briefs during 1L. There's also no earthly reason to do so, if Yale will even let you.

I am passionate about my practice. Where there is a will there is a way plus, I knocked down 3/10 already. If you spend time right, you can do it...

[Texas2Step]

I'm still confused about how you took 20 law school classes in your senior year of undergrad. As was pointed out, taking 20 doctrinal classes would be on the high end for a full-time law student over the course of three years.

It was 20 over four years. Each Stanford undergrad averages about 15 classes a year and the law school classes counted towards my major. Not that hard to figure out...

[mjb447]

I think KissMyAxe's point about grades earlier was that even without formal grades, your first semester performance is going to be crucial for impressing the profs who can get you the right clerkships.

Okay, well hopefully I can multi-task. I spent undergrad living like a hermit and this is finally my chance to get appellate experience (albeit in student competitions). You only live once...

You can be the best multi-tasker in the world but I mean this nicely, there is no way you're writing 7 appellate briefs during 1L. There's also no earthly reason to do so, if Yale will even let you.

I am passionate about my practice. Where there is a will there is a way plus, I knocked down 3/10 already. If you spend time right, you can do it...

Writing 7 appellate briefs during 1L may be the definition of not spending your time right, but, as you said, you only live once.

[hasmith]

Rock Solid OP - were there other undergrads in these law school classes?

[Texas2Step]

Rock Solid OP - were there other undergrads in these law school classes?

Nope. I had prior connections and the professors let me in based on faculty recommendations and a sit down interview

[Kali the Annihilator]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

[hasmith]

Copy that - I did something similar with the medical school attached to my university, even scrubbed in for a few of the easier surgeries! Really great experience, good on ya for thinking outside the box!

[guynourmin]

Check into the destinations thread

[Texas2Step]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

Yeah, I did - because I took initiative. It was a verbal recommendation. I all I know is that the YLS staff saw my transcript, looked at classes, and here I am. Don't hate on me just because you can't believe someone would find their calling at a young age and dedicate their all to being the best.

[Kali the Annihilator]

Im not hating imaginary bullshit

[rpupkin]

I'm digging this. It's kind of like a YLS-0L version of Da Rascal.

[Nebby]

I actually think it's very normal for people to think they'll like appellate. (Some of us do actually like it, Nebby.) It is a good match for nerdy introverts (as an appellate lawyer said to me once, appellate lawyers don't get out much), and then of course people think they want it because they think it's all like arguing in front of SCOTUS.

There are lots of AMAZING things in what OP is saying, but that they think they'll like appellate isn't one of them.

I think 95% of people who say they like it will be because of bolded, which is why I chuckle

There are state appellate courts. Why the hell would you enter appellate just to argue in front of SCOTUS? Is that what you thought when you read my posts? Retarded...

Retarded?

[Texas2Step]

Im not hating imaginary bullshit

No, you just sorry...

[chandhi]

Check into the destinations thread

[cron1834]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

[Texas2Step]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

[Kali the Annihilator]

Hilarious. Comic genius, really

[njdevils2626]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

[rpupkin]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

*Gulp*

I'm sorry, Texas2Step....I take back anything unflattering about you I may have suggested in this thread. Also, we greatly value your contributions to our workplace.

Please do not unmask me. Please.

[hasmith]

Did you have to pay law school tuition on top of regular tuition at Stanford?

[Texas2Step]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

Most of my law professors do love me. How the hell you think I got into YLS?

[Texas2Step]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

*Gulp*

I'm sorry, Texas2Step....I take back anything unflattering about you I may have suggested in this thread. Also, we greatly value your contributions to our workplace.

Please do not unmask me. Please.

We cool. Would appreciate it if you told everybody else to chill - thread will be deleted soon anyway...

[cron1834]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

Most of my law professors do love me. How the hell you think I got into YLS?

Unilateral mistake?

But seriously, say more SJW things.

[njdevils2626]

"Passionate about my practice" -0L

Also, you got a faculty rec to sit in law school classes as a freshman?

No, not a rec - RECS. Like 20 separate times, for credit. Sounds legit.

My professors love me. Also, I don't know if these posts are coming from people from my workplace who are scared about me talking about their trifiling racist behavior and making the company's diversity initiatives look bad. If it is, you mofos have one more troll post before I unmask everyone.

*Gulp*

I'm sorry, Texas2Step....I take back anything unflattering about you I may have suggested in this thread. Also, we greatly value your contributions to our workplace.

Please do not unmask me. Please.

We cool. Would appreciate it if you told everybody else to chill - thread will be deleted soon anyway...

Noooooooooooooo don't delete, this has been my favorite thread all year! Most entertainment I've had since bar studying began