Like many students in The Washington Center program, I am preparing for a career in law. If you are a current TWC student looking to go into this field, you are definitely not alone, and if you are a perspective student and reading this, then you should know that D.C. and The Washington Center has resources to assist you with what is a very time consuming process. Aside from putting numerous hours into studying for the LSAT while here in Washington, I have taken advantage of being near several law schools in the immediate area. During my first month here, I attended a law school fair at George Washington University that was attended by numerous representatives from law schools throughout the region.
The Student Life Office has been a great asset to those of us preparing for graduate studies, in addition to helping seniors looking to go straight into the working world with resumes and interview skills. I have taken part in the George Washington University Law School Tour and the American University Washington College of Law Open House/Tour, which were both organized by the Student Life. I was also able to sit-in on a Criminal Law class at GWU Law that I found to be a great representation of a teaching method used in law schools.
These types of services are especially important for seniors like me who are far away from the network and career/graduate fairs offered at their respective campuses. I think it is always important to take advantage of all of the resources you have. If you are one of my fellow students and never realized that The Washington Center offered such resources, don’t worry, you still have the opportunity to attend Get Ready for the LSAT coming up this Friday and the Georgetown Law School Tour on December 5.
Although you are busy studying for the LSAT or putting together that personal statement or application, I think you should not forget that you are in DC to have a great experience. Here are some side notes for those of you seniors that are preparing for LSAT or other graduate assessment tests:
1. Do not lock yourself in the room for 24-hours. You will become claustrophobic and people will wonder whatever happened to you.
2. Do not avoid human beings. This includes your roommates, family and friends who may start to believe that you hate them. Give them at least 15 minutes of your time, whether it’s a phone call or face-to-face conversation. They will appreciate it and you won’t feel guilty. And remember you are in DC to network, right?
3. Do take breaks and do something you enjoy. I know the LSAT is so exciting that you won’t be able to put the book down. But let’s get real; your brain can’t study for five hours straight. Do something fun or relaxing… go dancing, watch a favorite show, or go to the gym. If you are one of those that like to keep your mind stimulated, go to a museum. DC has several free museums.
4. Don’t forget to eat! Food is great and helps your mind stay energized. I definitely forgot to go grocery shopping for weeks until I realized cereal was becoming my most common meal. Basically, cereal and coffee is not a meal.
5. And lastly, take care of yourself…Sleep, shower, groom, etc. You don’t want to become that person who comes in late to work with puffy eyes and is wearing a stained blouse.
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