The Law School Life

So it turns out, Law School is stressful. But that was known going into it. Things are going well so far and I'm glad to be here. I was however, doing a little more research on law schools, just to see what I should be looking for, and I ran into this: (the whole thing is found here)

Academics and Curriculum:

... The workload during this first year is said to be tremendous.... ... Of course, any classroom dominated by Mormon students will naturally have a Mormon tint, but it seems that professors and students try their best to carry on discussions inclusive to members of all faiths.

Quality of Life:

There is no alcohol. This overarching fact will either provide for a very high or very low quality of life for BYU Law School students, depending of course on whether they share in Mormon principles and beliefs. The ban on alcohol effectively eliminates the typical law school social scene that revolves around bars and replaces it with a social scene largely dominated by married couples, which make up a much larger portion of the student body than at other law schools. Life in Provo is also likely to be much more enjoyable for Mormons, as the town is largely homogenous and dominated by members of the Church. All students, however, will likely enjoy the city’s lack of crime and traffic and its low cost of living, as well as its proximity to great ski resorts and other mountain-related activities. Additionally, Provo is ruggedly beautiful as the BYU campus is surrounded by towering mountains. In all, Mormons and those comfortable with the lifestyle of Mormons will likely enjoy a tremendous quality of life at BYU Law that is unlikely to be matched elsewhere, while those who wish to have a more typical law school experience should, frankly, look elsewhere.

It made me laugh a little... It's like no alcohol is a death sentence for law school students. Anyway, this is what I'm getting into: a tremendous workload and a city with low crime and good traffic. Let's hope that I can get a job in a few years.