Undergrad: Inadequacy

Having interviewed a representative of a regulatory agency (for our Admin Law research), I felt a sense of accomplishment; I was happy for having been productive. But then that positive sentiment vanished at the sight of a numerical figure! My paper in one course was just returned a few minutes ago, I expected a higher grade! I did a pretty comprehensive paper, I dare say so. But Prof pointed out something essential that my paper lacks, and he was right. I was suddenly disheartened. Why did I forget such a thing?! My grade was mediocre, if not low, and I feel so inadequate because of it. Maybe I'm putting too much importance on my grades. Perhaps my pride cannot accept such mediocrity. The thing is I put much effort in writing that paper.

On the bright side, I will not forget that essential thing because of this. I will be better in writing. I should!

On another brighter side, I have already written down my emotions, and I now feel better than I did a few minutes ago. I am starting to motivate myself to do better. I have goals I must accomplish!

Guilty pleasure

Perfect combination

Undergrad: Writer's Block

This is my last semester as an undergrad. Alas! I did not make my last semester hassle free. I have two law  subjects (Law and Economics & Administrative Law) and other electives that require so much paperwork while my other graduating friends are living a stress-free semester!

Today, I plan to finish at least half of my Law and Economics paper. I have one problem though, I might have reached a dead end. That or I just focused on the wrong research questions to begin with. I just realized that my framework was more on Criminology and less on Economics (it's an Economics elective). I suddenly didn't know what I wanted to say.

I'm writing about the juvenile justice system, focusing on the age of criminal liability and its deterrence effect... something like that... *sigh* The more literature I read, the more messed up my thoughts become.

I should be preparing for my interview tomorrow ~.~ It's for my group's Administrative Law case study. I haven't even read the IRR of the regulatory agency we will write about. But I couldn't concentrate unless I resolve my first dilemma.

*sigh* And now I just realized that writing this blog post is a form of procrastination!

Oh, btw! I watched a courtroom drama so as to be inspired. It's a good one and I highly recommend it!! Watch "A Few Good Men" (the attention span, HAHAHA)

Baby Steps: MBA-JD

I found myself looking at the list of requirements for FEU-La Salle's MBA-JD program. I already took the Ateneo Law and San Beda entrance exam. I used to only consider UP, Ateneo, and Beda. The program is really interesting. We're talking about an MBA and a JD in only five years!

I don't know anyone taking the program so I don't know much about it. Since there is still time, I will take it after the Beda and Ateneo results come out.

Baby Steps: Law School Application

I was doing a paper when I decided to visit the Nation of Procrasti. I suddenly thought of making a blog, so here it is! It will contain my law school endeavors.I hope I get to maintain this one. I tried blogging before but I eventually became lazy. I also tried keeping a journal, but to no avail I forgot its existence! 

To date, I have applied to the top three law schools in the country. Sadly, I didn't pass the UP LAE so I won't be continuing my studies in the university after graduation. Some of my friends passed so I was quite envious for a while, but I have accepted the fact that I WAS not good enough to enter THE Malcolm Hall. 

The MBA-JD program of FEU-La Salle seems interesting. It's an MBA and a JD in just five years for Christ's sake! My grandfather wants me to take this one, he said it's perfect for me. I am a BS Economics senior, and most people think that I want to pursue corporate law. But criminal law sparks my interest the most. I'm still considering corporate though. I haven't applied yet, but I might give it a try. 

I actually don't care if people will read this. This is for personal use, but I will make this public since I will be posting case digests and law-related stuff; it might help other people :D Knowledge has an increasing returns to scale so I don't mind. 

Bye!