Ep 177: What to Know as a Parent Applying to Law School
Today Nadia shares her personal journey and tips on applying to law school as a parent. As someone who pursued her PhD while raising two young kids, Nadia discusses the challenges and considerations involved, from financial aid and balancing responsibilities to finding support and maintaining mental health. Just because you are a parent, doesn't mean you can't go to law school.
Episode Highlights
Nadia talks about the importance of preparation and decision-making in the law school application process.
She gives a detailed overview of the steps: researching schools, application deadlines, materials, financial aid, LSAT prep, and balancing responsibilities.
Nadia emphasizes organizing and prioritizing tasks while managing family and work-life balance.
She discusses financial planning and understanding budget requirements for law school.
She highlights the importance of having a support system and not hesitating to ask for help from family, friends, and school resources.
Nadia encourages integrating children into the journey and having open conversations with them.
She stresses the importance of self-care, mental health, and finding ways to cope with stress.
Tweetable Quotes
“Remind yourself that as parents, we’re resilient and we can get through these things because that’s our superpower.”