I think the one of the hardest parts of law school is the unknown. The unknown of how a final exam will look, on whether or not you will get cold called, and even the environment when you enter the school. I truthfully believe one of the greatest ways to combat these feelings of uncertainty is by trusting in yourself.

When you trust in your capabilities and truly understand that you not only earned your right be in the classroom but you were meant to be here, you win half the battle. Sometimes as law students, there’s a thing called ‘imposter’ syndrome that goes around, and it is basically a feeling of doubting your skills and accomplishments. These doubts can carry emotions like, you are not meant to be here or this is no longer for me. I am telling you that these feelings can happen but trusting in your abilities will overcome this.

When it comes time for exams, cold calls, or walking in the first day, believe in everything that got you here. Trust in your critical reading skills and note taking so when that cold call comes, you are ready and alert. Trust in your outlines and how hard you prepared for finals so when the final comes you can say you have given it your best shot. Then, lastly, trust in your experiences, your prior learning, and everything that helped shape you that this environment and place was meant for you.

Law school is a mix of emotions at times, it really tests who you are and how you respond. It is a beautiful struggle that most of us are extremely grateful to experience. But, uncertainty will happen and when the time does come, make believing in yourself one thing that’s a certainty.