UChi Students & Alumni Taking Questions Forum

[beepboopbeep]

Would it be a supremely dumb idea to move in to one of the high rise buildings immediately before orientation? Assume I'm from the area.

I don't understand why you think it would be. And honestly, looking back on it, you can probably skip orientation altogether (or at least not attend the plethora of additional events).

Yea you'll be fine moving in whenever, don't worry about it.

I skipped a lot of orientation stuff, including just kinda walking out halfway through the Professionalism And Bullshit day. But don't RSVP to something and then not go (even if you get sick). They will call you and yell at you and make it sound like there are real consequences (there aren't).

[20141023]

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[Crowing]

Would it be a supremely dumb idea to move in to one of the high rise buildings immediately before orientation? Assume I'm from the area.

I don't understand why you think it would be. And honestly, looking back on it, you can probably skip orientation altogether (or at least not attend the plethora of additional events).

Yea you'll be fine moving in whenever, don't worry about it.

I skipped a lot of orientation stuff, including just kinda walking out halfway through the Professionalism And Bullshit day. But don't RSVP to something and then not go (even if you get sick). They will call you and yell at you and make it sound like there are real consequences (there aren't).

Oh man thinking back to the DG stories

[20141023]

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[Mal Reynolds]

Orientation sucked balls. But I actually liked professionalism day. We got good lunch and saw some awesome firm offices and in house offices if you're into that.

[elterrible78]

Would it be a supremely dumb idea to move in to one of the high rise buildings immediately before orientation? Assume I'm from the area.

I don't understand why you think it would be. And honestly, looking back on it, you can probably skip orientation altogether (or at least not attend the plethora of additional events).

Yea you'll be fine moving in whenever, don't worry about it.

I skipped a lot of orientation stuff, including just kinda walking out halfway through the Professionalism And Bullshit day. But don't RSVP to something and then not go (even if you get sick). They will call you and yell at you and make it sound like there are real consequences (there aren't).

I can confirm all of this.

[UChicago2017]

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[Mal Reynolds]

Any advice on constructive things to do before classes begin?

I know everyone says to chill, but I've already been out of school two months and I'm chomping at the bit to get going again. Also, I would like to get ahead. (This is the most gunner-ish moment of my life, sorry)

Kill yourself.

[UChicago2017]

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[Mal Reynolds]

Any advice on constructive things to do before classes begin?

I know everyone says to chill, but I've already been out of school two months and I'm chomping at the bit to get going again. Also, I would like to get ahead. (This is the most gunner-ish moment of my life, sorry)

Kill yourself.

That was a uncalled for. I am legitimately asking for advice.

Oh in that case read everything you can about the rule against perpetuities. Then kill yourself.

[elterrible78]

Any advice on constructive things to do before classes begin?

I know everyone says to chill, but I've already been out of school two months and I'm chomping at the bit to get going again. Also, I would like to get ahead. (This is the most gunner-ish moment of my life, sorry)

Seriously, your November self, your March self, and especially your late-April self will thank you if you take what I can only imagine is ALL of our advice, and just enjoy your summer. For real.

[Bildungsroman]

Any advice on constructive things to do before classes begin?

I know everyone says to chill, but I've already been out of school two months and I'm chomping at the bit to get going again. Also, I would like to get ahead. (This is the most gunner-ish moment of my life, sorry)

Kill yourself.

That was a uncalled for. I am legitimately asking for advice.

Oh in that case read everything you can about the rule against perpetuities. Then kill yourself.

Play nice mal.

UChicago2017, enjoy the time you have free. Even the people who prepped extensively start at the same place as those of us who didn't prep at all. If you feel bored and like you need a task, maybe you should find a hobby that you will be able to continue during law school.

[Xifeng]

Literally the only thing I could think of that isn't a complete waste of time is learn how to type quickly if you can't. But seriously, calm down. If you try teaching yourself something, you'll inevitably be taught a different perspective by a professor and it'll just fuck you up later. Learn a fun hobby for the "fun fact" orientation bullshit?

[Mal Reynolds]

Dang bar finishing brings all the old posters to the yard. I hope Dany recommends something next.

[Bildungsroman]

Dang bar finishing brings all the old posters to the yard.

It has been a long time since I got drunk and posted on TLS at the same time. Looks like I'm reclaiming a hobby as well.

[Xifeng]

Dang bar finishing brings all the old posters to the yard.

It has been a long time since I got drunk and posted on TLS at the same time. Looks like I'm reclaiming a hobby as well.

I'm sure Dany's post-bar plans definitely involve a crazy TLS binge. Such a stressful time.

I have never felt so free.

Also, kids: take Evidence. I do not envy the bitches who learned what hearsay is for the first time while studying for the bar.

[beepboopbeep]

Yea mal, that's slightly over the line to me. I mean it's whatever man, do your schtick

As for UChicago2017:

1) I don't believe for a second that this is the most gunnerish moment of your life, either past or near-future.

2) Trying to do 0L prep is like trying to learn a language without hearing anyone speak it, but even more useless. You're not going to get very far reading words in a book without a professor to tell you why you're reading it wrong. I doubt anyone who's been in law school, especially this law school, will tell you anything other than: relax. There'll be time enough to gun this fall.

[midwest17]

Do you all remember around when class schedules came out last year? Other schools are starting to get them, but I assume it'll be later for us since it's still two months until classes start.

[Mal Reynolds]

Do you all remember around when class schedules came out last year? Other schools are starting to get them, but I assume it'll be later for us since it's still two months until classes start.

It's gonna be much later. We got ours Sept. 13th.

[20141023]

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[Emma.]

To legitimately answer the question about 0L prep, though, I took a BARBRI bar prep course last year before law school started and found it to be very rewarding. I'm sure it will help later down the road when I don't have to study as hard as everyone else during 3L for the MPRE or after graduation for the bar.

Not sure if srs.

[20141023]

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[Canof09]

Literally the only thing I could think of that isn't a complete waste of time is learn how to type quickly if you can't. But seriously, calm down. If you try teaching yourself something, you'll inevitably be taught a different perspective by a professor and it'll just fuck you up later. Learn a fun hobby for the "fun fact" orientation bullshit?

I type 55-60 WMP. Is this sufficient or should I invest in some sort of typing program? This is something I have actually been sort of worried about...

[20141023]

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[Emma.]

Literally the only thing I could think of that isn't a complete waste of time is learn how to type quickly if you can't. But seriously, calm down. If you try teaching yourself something, you'll inevitably be taught a different perspective by a professor and it'll just fuck you up later. Learn a fun hobby for the "fun fact" orientation bullshit?

I type 55-60 WMP. Is this sufficient or should I invest in some sort of typing program? This is something I have actually been sort of worried about...

You're going to want to be at least around 90 WPM. Grades are directly related to the quantity and not quality of what you write, and it is common for people who can type 120+ WPM to get 186s. I'd invest in a private typing tutor if I were you.

Being a big bad rising 2L doesn't give you an excuse to shitty up this thread when folks ask legit questions.