Everyone talks about friends’ that are long distance, but there isn’t enough appreciation given to the friends you make in law school. When preparing for law school, most individuals have this huge misconception of competition in law school. When I started law school, I had that same misconception, but as I started school, I was proven very wrong. I am thankful for the support system I gained while in law school, because they are who got me through and are continuing to get me through these years.
I met my friends the week of orientation of my 1L, and these are the individuals that continue to get me through school. We have all came from different backgrounds and different areas, but the way we all come together and just click is what makes us thrive. We are so like-minded and comfortable within ourselves to thrive as friends, together. Our friend group has changed immensely over the year and a half we’ve been here, but we are still incredibly close and grateful for our friendships.
The friends you make in law school help you mentally, physically and emotionally in all aspects of your life. You can talk to them about your life away from school but more importantly you can talk to them about everything in law school and they understand, they get it in ways that your family and friends from home, may never fully understand.
The friends I met here are my confidants, my study buddies, and frankly are the individuals who push me through my exams. We were from different sections and different divisions, and take different classes and yet, these are the individuals I study with who encourage me, push me, keep my sane, make me laugh, and keep me on my path. We bounce topics off one another, obtain different points of views and obtain information from one another that helps us study best in preparation for outlines, midterms, assignments and finally exams.
When you come to law school, find the people who understand you, who you work well with, and don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, it’s the ones you least expect that will become your best friend here. Remember you all are going through everything together 24/7 and it’s one of the hardest things you can do, but it’s the ones you surround yourself with that make it worthwhile. These girls are the best support system law school could’ve given me and I am forever grateful.

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