So today I went to the academic success seminar, which was all about course outlines.  I must admit, I had a kinda hard time understanding some of the details of the discussion.  The reason for that is because it was really geared toward JD students.  I think they even forgot to invite the MSEL students to the first such seminar.  Sometimes it seems that we’re only an afterthought.  Sometimes.  Not always.  At least one professor who has MSEL students along with 2Ls and 3Ls will go out of her way to be extra helpful to the MSELs.  So that’s nice.  Both of my classes have only MSEL students, which I like.  I guess I should enjoy it while I can, ’cause next semester or so I may have to start putting up with the JDs!

And now for something completely different.

Thanks to Professor Firestone, a few key phrases are now permanently carved into my memory:

“Adversely Affected or Aggrieved by Agency Action”

“Major Federal Action Significantly Affecting the Quality of the Human Environment”

“Finding Of No Significant Impact”

If you (hypothetical reader who is, hypothetically, considering applying to Vermont Law School) come here and take Environmental Law with Prof. Firestone, these phrases will soon be etched in your brain as well.

And now for something completely different.

Did you know…

Earth is the densest planet in the solar system.  Saturn is the least dense.

The average temperature on Venus is a whopping 867 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s higher than the maximum temperature on Mercury, despite a much greater distance from the sun.  Why?  Greenhouse gas!  Let’s not let that happen to Earth.