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Maintaining Perspective in Law School

I’m taking six classes this semester.  In two classes, the professors like to assign 70-150 pages of reading per class.  I’m also working on two papers and doing research for a professor.  Needless to say, I’m pretty busy.  I feel like I’m constantly running between classes, work, and other commitments.   When I have “free time,” [...]

Top Ten Ways To Annoy Your Fellow Law Students

I started my final year of law school last week.   It made me reflect on what I’ve learned about being obnoxious in class.   Doing any of things listed below puts you at risk of being viewed as inconsiderate & called a “douche” by your fellow law students. 10.  Forget to Mute your Laptop Before Leaving [...]

The Final Word – My Quarter

I am a classic Libra.  The symbol for my zodiac is the scales.  In my life, it’s all about balance.  When I have to make decisions, I like to mull over my options.  Once I make a decision, it’s hard to get me to budge, but getting to that point can be almost painful.  I [...]

How I Ended Up In Law School

My friend, Eric Mayer, wrote a powerful blog about why he became a military criminal defense attorney.  It made me reflect on why I was inspired to go to law school. Before law school, I worked in the mental health industry for nine years.  I started out as an intern at a residential psychiatric facility for [...]

Targeted Networking

When I first moved to Phoenix in 2004, I didn’t have a job. Catherine Marsh, a woman who was a leader in the financial industry back when women leaders were a rare occurrence, told me that 85% of getting a job is who you know, not what you. This has been true in every profession [...]

Seeking the Road Less Traveled in the Legal Profession

Last semester, I had a powerful conversation with my friend Julia while we were sitting outside the law library during a study break.  I looked up at her and said, “I don’t want to be a traditional lawyer.”  She responded by giving me a look that screamed, “Duh.”  I was spending the semester working part-time [...]

Miss Ruth Writes For Other Blogs Too

I’m pretty new to blogging, but I’ve been writing for other blogs besides my own: Improv AZ – www.improvaz.com Silent Rave – http://improvaz.com/2009/10/silent-rave No Pants AZ 2010 Recap: No Trou For You – http://improvaz.com/2010/01/no-pants-az-2010-recap-no-trou-for-you Unchaotic – www.theunchaotic.com My Wardrobe Is On Notice – http://www.theunchaotic.com/2010/01/14/my-wardrobe-is-on-notice   And besides writing, I have videos of my solo work [...]