Ok, that may be an overstatement, but life at VLS is pretty good. That being said, I should probably disclose that I’ve been here for a grand total of 2 days. Orientation began yesterday with a packed schedule and a few hundred smiling new-comers. The MSEL program has about 30 students enrolled this year.
I am still adjusting to the climate in Vermont (I wore a sweater today…and it’s August!). I grew up in western PA (high temp today: 82 F) and attended school in Columbus, Ohio (high temp today: 83 F). Both places definitely do not warrant sweaters in August. Or September for that matter. Oh well, I guess it’s a trade-off to live among gorgeous mountains and vegetation.
Orientation consists mostly of trying to catch the MSELs up to speed with the 2Ls and 3Ls since we will have most of our classes with upper-level law students. Today we learned about briefing cases, the Socratic method (which, for the record, I think is bunk), and the courts. Stuff most ppl probably knew already, but a refresher never hurts.
Tonight I am going to Crossroads, the local town bar, for a little bit. I haven’t been yet, but the other students seem to like hanging out there. I certainly won’t be getting wild and crazy!!
Tomorrow we head up to Montpelier for the day. I am looking forward to visiting the city, capitol, and meeting with members of the state congress. Fun Fact: I hear Montpelier is the only state capitol without a McDonald’s!