Yes, I still want to do public interest work. That's a huge part of why I came to Northeastern, and I generally love the atmosphere where everyone is passionate about a variety of causes and trying to make the world a better place.
But sometimes I just want to hang out with a friend and have a beer. Pretty normal, right?
We wrapped up our SJ project on Thursday afternoon with an hour long presentation to about thirty students, and then another hour of meeting with the client to discuss our findings in greater detail. For all the times when I wondered what this project was actually going to turn into (most of November-February), Law Office 1 did pull it all together and provide a thoroughly-researched and well-written policy brief for Public Education Network.
I am so glad it's over.
After a bit of reflection, I've come to the conclusion that this project did very little to advance my learning this year. I wish I could have taken 2 classes of Legal Writing each week, rather than one class each of LW and SJ. I understand in theory that doing pro bono work as a 1L is exciting - it's part of what drew me to NUSL. I just don't believe my project accomplished that goal. Most of the other SJ projects seemed to have gone slightly better, although I'd hesitate to describe the program as a success. It's pretty clear the administration will be keeping the SJ program around, even though a clear majority of 1Ls disagree with it. On a positive note, the administration appears to be open to feedback to improve the program for next year.
Here's hoping they listen, and it does improve :/
But sometimes I just want to hang out with a friend and have a beer. Pretty normal, right?
We wrapped up our SJ project on Thursday afternoon with an hour long presentation to about thirty students, and then another hour of meeting with the client to discuss our findings in greater detail. For all the times when I wondered what this project was actually going to turn into (most of November-February), Law Office 1 did pull it all together and provide a thoroughly-researched and well-written policy brief for Public Education Network.
I am so glad it's over.
After a bit of reflection, I've come to the conclusion that this project did very little to advance my learning this year. I wish I could have taken 2 classes of Legal Writing each week, rather than one class each of LW and SJ. I understand in theory that doing pro bono work as a 1L is exciting - it's part of what drew me to NUSL. I just don't believe my project accomplished that goal. Most of the other SJ projects seemed to have gone slightly better, although I'd hesitate to describe the program as a success. It's pretty clear the administration will be keeping the SJ program around, even though a clear majority of 1Ls disagree with it. On a positive note, the administration appears to be open to feedback to improve the program for next year.
Here's hoping they listen, and it does improve :/
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