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Is It Even Possible To Be Happy In Law School?

Essential advice for every law student.

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Law school is a notoriously trying experience. The work is difficult, the competition fierce, and it’s easy to be isolated from the world you knew before law school. Given this sad reality, how can law students make it through that environment unscathed?

That’s the question we tackle in the most recent Jabot podcast. I’m joined by guest Kathryne M. Young — sociologist, J.D., and author of the upcoming book, How to Be Sort of Happy in Law School. If you’re a law student feeling like something must be wrong with you (there isn’t), or if you’re wondering if law school is right for you, Young has invaluable advice, tips, and tricks to get through law school somewhat happily.

This is the second episode of The Jabot podcast, which is an offshoot of the Above the Law brand focused on the challenges women, people of color, LGBTQIA, and other diverse populations face in the legal industry. Our name comes from none other than the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the jabot (decorative collar) she wears when delivering dissents from the bench. It’s a reminder that even when we aren’t winning, we’re still a powerful force to be reckoned with.

Happy listening!

The Jabot [iTunes]

headshotKathryn Rubino is an editor at Above the Law. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).

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