Make the Most of Yourself, for that is All there Is of You...

I am finally done with that adventure called Law School. 4 years ago this seemed so daunting and I didn't think it would be possible. After my first year, all I could think was "What fresh hell is this?" It truly is like drinking from the fire hose. The experience is one that I warn all first years about, but I remind them quickly that it makes you stronger and that we are all in the same home. (Well, most of us.)

On Thursday, I watched Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor speak at the Sturm College of Law, and her words and experience brought goosebumps to me. She talked about how embarrassing failure is, but it is what we learn from that failure and how we recover that fails. This struck a cord with me because of my failure my first year. here was nothing more embarrassing then my entire first year experience. I had everything taken away from me, and yet I recovered and pushed through. I fought hard for everything I have achieved and I am proud of myself. I think it is sometimes hard to be proud of ourselves sometimes because it seems narcissistic. But as a latina in law, I encountered so many experiences that allowed me to grow and become a better and stronger person. I pushed through each and every challenge I encountered and I plan to do so for the rest of my life. I learned that everything has a solution and the importance of the believing in your dreams and having a strong support system to help you reach them.

The women who kept me sane and inspired me these last three years are the Chingona mujeres of the Latino Law Student Association. To my law wifey who believed in me and pushed me to succeed everyday. This support network within the school itself was invaluable and it is also because of them that I succeeded. I love you mujeres more than you know. :)

Now that I am done I prepare for the final part of the journey. Taking the Bar and finding a job. I want to focus on immigration law with a firm but the job market is not great. I am looking at New York in hopes of finding a job there. :) The journey is not over yet, but one of the hardest parts is. I loved my experience in law school and I hope to help other Latinos attend law school! :)

Thanks to all for your love + support.