Monday, February 22, 2016

Your Educational Investment

By: Kandice Thorn

Your education is an investment.  It's a big one.  We recognize that and we truly appreciate that you have decided to invest your time, energy, and money with Fordham Law School.  But how do you get the biggest return on the investment you're making?  Attending class and reading the course materials are your educational requirements, but are they sufficient for a complete educational experience?  In my opinion, the students who get the most "bang for their buck" are the ones who also maximize their opportunities outside the classroom.

Fordham Law School provides you with the tools to build your experience, expertise, and professional network in the larger legal community.  Explore these opportunities while you are still a student at Fordham.  Being a student gives you a perfect platform to establish your professional reputation, and you will find that others are eager to help students gain valuable practical experience.  Take advantage while you can!

If this is your first semester as a Fordham LLM, the timing is ideal to explore every opportunity you find.  If you are past your first semester, it's not too late - you can still get involved before graduation.  Reach out to student organizations, centers, institutes, professors, and others; check the newsletter and bulletin boards; say yes as often as you can and commit yourself to exploring the diverse offerings available to you.  


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