What a busy week; it's only the first week of the quarter!

I am doing some really cool things, but the coolest has to be teaching the Constitution. I may have miswritten earlier, but I am teaching 11th graders (not 12th) the Constitution. I am co-teaching with another law student and today was our first day. It was AWESOME!!!!!

The kids are a bit rowdy and they are very eager to learn more about the law and their rights! Today we told them that their semester culminates with a moot court competition and though we didn't give them all the details, it was exciting to see their little eyes light up when we told them that they were going to "play court."

Another exciting thing I did today was give my first tour to a group of prospective students. It was really fun to think back to my own experience of choosing a law school and provide that information to students who may apply to join our community here. One of the coolest things at NUSL (in my opinion) is our access to the undergraduate facilities. We have the Marino Center across the street from the law school. It is a world-class state of the art workout facility. Over the past year, I have lost thirty pounds by going over there on a regular basis (and eating right of course). It's a shame because when I go home, the access to fitness equipment is nowhere near the ease of getting in shape here. I never thought about that perk of NUSL until I gave the tour, but it has really been a blessing to have here! The prospective students that were in my tour definitely did their homework about NUSL because they didn't have a whole lot of questions. At least, I hope that was the reason they were so quiet. It was nice to see a group of well informed people coming to learn more about the "feel" of our world.

Finally, I told you all that I was taking Federal Courts last week (I think). From what I have experienced so far, I believe that this will be my most challenging course I have taken in law school thus far. You know what, I am excited about that. So often, we stay in our comfort zones and do things that we're familiar with. I have done that myself. After the first class on Tuesday, I felt exhausted and overwhelmed, but instead of dropping the course, I have decided that my last quarter of law school should be the most challenging. As I prepare for the bar (it seems to be the only thing I talk to my husband about lately), I want to be in that mindset that things that make you sweat are things that require more time and effort (and have the biggest payout). So, my feeling, well, my hope really, is that federal courts, accomplishes this goal. I hope I'm not crazy.

Hey folks,

I hope that this week has been good to you.

I'm writing this blog to you with sadness in my heart. I have thirteen days left at the NUSL community and quite frankly, I don't want to see it end. I am going to be on coop in Atlanta, but the days of wandering the halls of NUSL are ending for me.

I wanted to share just a few examples from this week that are going to make me really miss this place: (1) I fell off the bus earlier this week and at least five of my classmates offered to help me get (I mean hobble) around... even one great staff member offered to help me and I was just so humbled and grateful; (2) Just today, two people came up to me to tell me about jobs in Atlanta that they've come across in their own job searches and they wanted to make sure I had the heads up - only one other graduate (that I know of) is going to Atlanta after graduation; and (3) I gave a presentation today about my death penalty work that I've done in Advanced Legal Research and was told throughout the rest of the day how awesome my presentation was.

If you're thinking about NUSL, know this: you'll feel a great sense of community here if you want it - a community that I don't think you'll find anywhere else, you'll be around awesome students, faculty and staff members who will offer to help you in any way they can (and trust me, they'll follow through); and when it's all over, you'll wonder - through all the the reading, studying, and outlining, did I just wake up from a dream? Is it over already?

Folks, I simply love NUSL and am so sad that my time here has come to an end...so sad.

Maybe next week I'll be more chipper, but this week, I don't have anything to write about other than the fact that I will truly miss the place that has been awesome during the last three years.

I'll see you next week!

Hello everyone,

I hope that you all had a great week!

Things were booming around NUSL this week.

It started with our annual No Talent Show. This is an annual event put on by the Cooperative Income Sharing Program, NUSL's student run program that raises money for students completing public interest coops. The event showcases some faculty parodies (done by students), some reflections on our law school experience, and some of the many talents NUSL students have (one student played the piano and it was amazing; another team of students performed an awesome dance routine - it made me want to get up and dance).

The No Talent Show is a must for NUSL students. Unfortunately, this was my first year attending due to circumstances out of my control, but I am so glad I had the chance to go - it was so much fun.

AND, my week ended by being voted as the fall/spring student speaker for our graduation in May. I am very happy to be representing my class at graduation and very thankful that my fellow students chose me to honor them and our experience in this manner.

So, unlike last week, I am in much better spirits and very much looking forward to May.

Take care everyone!

Aisha

Hello out there,

I hope that everyone is doing well!

After 1100 miles and eighteen and a half hours, I am home! It was an amazing trip - one of my best friends flew to Boston to drive with me and how thankful I am for her! It was a great time to get catch up and begin the post finals relaxation process.

I took my last final last Wednesday, tied up loose ends, and left. As my post a few weeks ago mentioned, I am sad about leaving Northeastern. It's been such a wonderful community!

But now, the post-grad work begins. I need a job! I have a clerkship interview coming up (wish me luck) and I am very excited about that. I need to get some other leads though - I can't rest my future on one job interview. So, as I find my "lawyer" job, please keep your fingers crossed for me.

On another note entirely, my all-time favorite show, The Wire, is ending. I am also very sad about this. Not a lot of people watched this HBO show, but it is an amazing tale about the city of Baltimore and the intersections between the drug dealers, the police, the politicians, the schools, and the media. Any future lawyer would become hooked! In fact, one of my classmates told me about the show during my first year and it wasn't until I was in the thick of wedding planning that I actually took a look. If you haven't watched this show, watch it! You won't be disappointed.

And with that, I'll talk to you all later this week after I've begun my coop. Take care!

Hello cyberworld...I hope that you all are doing well this summer.

I have six days left before I take the bar exam. I cannot believe how time has flown by this summer. I am completely exhausted, a little heavier (studying on end will pack on pounds even if you're eating right) and very excited to get this part of my life over and done with.

Studying for the bar has been a very emotional experience for me. On the one hand, I have this great legal education which prepared me nicely for the exam. On the other, my brain can only retain so much information. I keep telling myself that thousands have come before me and have done well and they were successful and that is what keeps my spirits moving. Anyway, back to studying...

I hope that you all are doing well and if you're about to enter your first year at NUSL, get plenty of rest...the first few weeks are a bit tiring. Take care...