Dear 2L: EXTRACURRICULARS IN LAW SCHOOL

Dear 2L,

Please don’t overextend yourself with extracurriculars.
If it’s all fun, fine.
If it gets frenetic, though, step back and evaluate.

🔸 I know, the something-something student leadership organization has a meeting tonight, or the something-something bar association hosts some event you “should” attend. And sure, you should take advantage of opportunities. But pick your spots.

🔹 Prioritize.
🔹 Set boundaries.
🔹 Learn to say no.
🔹 Take time for yourself.
⭐️ All are good habits for life.

🔸 This isn’t a game of 11th-12th grade “college suck.” It’s the start of your whole future career. And whereas last fall may have been a real race (you did have to go-go-go), this fall you’re starting a very long, much slower marathon: You need to pace yourself!

I’m here rooting for all of you.

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📫 Please share how you’re doing and what you’re thinking about, so I know more topics for letters that might be helpful.

Fondly,

💌 Amanda