citizenjane ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i could still go on to be a jerk 01-12-2000 12:29:45 p.m. i have my reasons for being in law school, but from a conversation with callie, i've realized something else: "i think being a law student is a lame, undercover attempt to obtain authority (read: J.D.) and tell others the "secret rules" of the united states." (yes, i realize that not only have i linked a prior journal entry, i've also quoted myself. i feel so academic) i do think that we all get degrees of some sort to pretend we have authority. maybe not bachelor's degrees. those have become what high school diplomas meant to people my parents' age. but, graduate degrees are like badges that say "i know my shit" or something. at the moment, i'm pleased with law school. its because i'm at a specific point in my education. the grades from last semester are sufficient and the new semester hasn't started. when i don't have my grades and/or i'm in the midst of the legal grind, i'm much more anxious and frustrated. but right now, i have no worries--education wise (that $ thing-- but that's not matter.) i like to draw attention the fact that my school is non-traditional and as my brother says, "she ain't gonna be no corporate lawyer," but i'm still going to have a j.d. like every other bad joke. i could still go on to be a jerk. that's assuming i'm not one already. lawyers that go to my school for the reasons i'm attending (and 'manda rae and melissa and for the most part, kickass roommate) have to resist the draw of a lucrative job offer which requires the selling of the soul. not that all lucrative job offers require loss of soul or all low-paying jobs are noble. but its something we'll have to consider when the loan bills 'a come. kickass roommate is still in ohio and she won't be here until friday. 'manda rae and melissa should arrive tomorrow. well, i had to get off-line sometime. 12:29:45 - 2000-01-12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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