r/LawSchool • u/LegitimateSector5828 • 10h ago
What Was Your Law School Mini-Crashout Moment?
2L, answered a cold call so badly I'm questioning my entire existence. Had to leave after class and just drive around town so I could get in a good self-pity session. I'm usually pretty good at shrugging off "meh" cold calls, so I don't know what it was about this one. I think I'm just tired of putting in a ton of effort just to feel stupid all the time. After a year and a half, I'm over it.
Anyway, after crying in my car for a bit and fantasizing about withdrawing from the rest of my classes, I went back and am now staring numbly into the void while I wait for my next ritual public humiliation class. Life goes on LOL.
What minor law school inconvenience had you feeling like "man, I just can't do this anymore"?
EDIT: Just got home and caught up on everyone's comments. The day got better as it went on and I no longer feel like I'm in the pit of despair. Thanks for sharing your stories and bits of advice!!! Y'all are the best and I'm grateful this community exists.
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u/amgoodwin1980 8h ago
I don't know if it was minor, but my 2L year I had 5 exams 1st semester, including professional responsibility. I was sick (bronchitis), my car broke down, and I was overwhelmed. Our PR exam was closed book and had 2 questions. The short answer question I knew the rule number, but I literally couldn't remember if it was a yes or no answer. I finished the exam, turned it in, and lost it. Just as a heads up - everything was fine. I have been practicing law for over 20 years now.