The sense of feeling overwhelmed is expected. If you feel anxious, confused, scared, etc. it’s not a problem. Charleston School of Law has surrounded all of our students with a ton of helpful resources to help you work through any issues that may arise.
Whether it’s in or out of the classroom, Charleston Law is staffed with professionals that can help students that are dealing with a mental health/wellness concern (anxiety, stress, fear, etc.) or academic issues (visit our academic success team and fellows).
One of the foundational keys to success for any academic or professional endeavor is to be prepared. In his experience, Banks said students who are prepared for class are more likely to experience success.
When new students arrive for Orientation everything is new. Law school is not the same as undergraduate or graduate higher education. You will explore new ways of learning. You will have new professors. Even the person sitting to your right and left in the classroom will likely be unfamiliar to you.
We encourage new students to turn this experience into opportunity. “Get out of your comfort zone and make friends,” said Banks. “Everyone is new to law school, not just you.”
During Orientation Week we will introduce you to a laundry list of class and extracurricular activities. As you begin processing all this information, no doubt you will have questions. When in doubt, raise your hand and ask your question. We are here to help.
How can you keep all this information organized? Banks said get a planner. Whether it’s an old school daily planner you can pick up on Amazon or a more sophisticated app, it’s worth every cent.
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Have questions? Need someone to speak to? We are here to help you. Contact us anytime.
The Charleston School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school nationally recognized for its student-centric culture. Our faculty and staff are committed to preparing you for success both in the classroom and in the legal profession.
When you have children, that is your ultimate legacy. They’re my number one priority and I always said if I’m going to spend time away, it was going to be to make the world a better place for them.
The Externship Program provides students with meaningful hands-on, practical legal experience in a variety of legal practice areas.
The Charleston School of Law will host a one-hour panel discussion on the subject of “Running for Judge” next Wednesday (June 7).
