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Contrary to what you may believe, the challenge of pursuing a legal education has little to do with the complexities of the legal doctrine, statues and case law. Chances are you will encounter few, if any, concepts that are simply beyond your comprehension. The greatest challenge you will face is self-motivation. After a semester or two, most law students have an understanding of the amount of time and effort that is required to master their course work, score well on their exams and improve their chances for post-law school employment. Sometimes, students fall short of their goals because they failed to make the necessary time/effort commitment. How can a law student determine the necessary time/effort commitment? Stated simply, you should put forth the effort required for you to complete the task- to succeed in law school. Never place a ceiling on how much effort you are willing to put forth. How many hours a day should you study? The numbers of hours it takes to complete the task you set out to complete that day (note: it’s best to be task orientated as opposed to time orientated). How much time should you invest in improving your legal writing skills? The amount of time it takes for you to perfect those skills. How early should you begin studying for final exams? You should have started reviewing the second day of class. Make a commitment to yourself that you will never look back with regret. You should graduate New York Law School knowing that you did everything possible to achieve success in law school. If you internalize this goal, you will dramatically improve your chances for success here and in the legal profession. Good luck in your search. Kirk Burkhalter |
