End of Semester Advice

By: Kandice Thorn

It has been a few weeks since I've posted - apologies for the absence - and I cannot believe the end of the semester is already here.  We survived the extra long (and extra chilly) winter and it looks like our much-needed spring might actually make an appearance after all.  But before you all disperse to the ends of the earth for the summer or for the foreseeable future, I'd like to take this opportunity to offer a few words of wisdom to close out the semester.


For those of you who will sit for the New York bar exam in July: 
Go all in!!  You are putting a lot of time and money into this exam and it's not a test you can pass if you only put in half the effort.  Expect to study 8-10 hours per day, and schedule a nice vacation for yourself for when it's over so you'll have something to look forward to.  It's hard work, but hang in there and it will be over soon!

For those of you who will return in the fall:
Make the most of your summer.  Set goals now for what you want to accomplish and create a timeline to help keep you on track.  And don't forget to schedule a bit of time to enjoy yourself!

For those of you who will be moving far away:
Keep in touch!  Get involved with your local Fordham Law Alumni Association chapter, which at this point exist all over the world.

For those of you who will be graduating, but sticking around:
Keep in touch!  And if you are looking for a job in the U.S., remember that GPDP services and resources are available to you as an alum.

Thank you all for a wonderful semester!