This entry comes to you at the completion of my second day of Law School. My first impression thus far is that it is exciting and new. I'm fortunate to have what I perceive to be good professors. I have classmates who seem to be quite nice. And the class discussions and topics are quite interesting to me. At the thought of my future, specifically the end of my law school career, I can foresee this change in mentality and thought process many faculty and professors speak of. Law is a complete different animal, the way you dissect case law, rules, arguments, etc. is much like watching a Dr. perform surgery. Although I must admit, I've never seen a surgery in person, much less really understand that process. However, I will say, every detail in law has its ramifications. As I've learned in just two days, the change in a single word, when defining a legal term, can alter the meaning all together.
So far, I find the language of the law to be a mess. Especially in terms of Tort law and of Contract Law. The way they write explanations are not only confusing but frustrating as well. The language makes your head run in circles. You believe you understand one aspect but soon find the secondary element throws off your perception of the first element.
Torts for example is a civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, that the law provides a remedy for. Within tort law, three elements are required, the Act, proof of intent, and the causation. Subsection of those three elements include figuring out if there was intent. Intent requires the satisfaction of either the desire of a result or the substantial certainty that one's actions will cause the elements of tort to occur.
Unless you've taken law classes, are an attorney, former attorney, or just a smartypants, you're probably wondering what the hell just happened. Well, I just threw up what I've been reading onto this page. I didn't eat too much so that's why its only a little bit. I still have plenty of work to do... just for tomorrow morning's class. Reading will be my life, analyzing will be my trade, and one day saving you from legal trouble will be my reward.
Thus, the journey I have started, much less traveled by our population, is one I will cherish, enjoy, stress over and constantly remind myself how fortunate I am to be in a position that allows me to become a professional in a field that once held and continues to hold high prestige.
Simply put, I'm gettin' Lawyered.
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