Question to those with law school experience....

[Merusault]

I'm going to be starting law school in the fall after I graduate in May. I'm 21 right now and still live with my parents. This might seem like a ridiculous question, but would it be better for me to move out and get an apartment over the summer? I won't be working my first year, so I guess I would have to take out more loans. I have a brother, and we live in a fairly small house, so sometimes it's hard to get away from the noise, and I've heard the first year of law school is extremely demanding. So, what do you think?

[La_Serpiente]

1. perhaps you should post it in the morning

maybe the lawyers will be up then.

[WealthAndDemocracy]

2. I wouldn't want to add anymore to student loan debt than I had to

gag your brother

[Maddy McCall]

3. Whatever you have to do to have peace of mind, DO IT...

even if that includes taking out student loans. I have seen so many students quit because of problems at home.

[AngryAmish]

4. I'd say no.

I had an apartment but used to do most of my studying away from home (ie empty classroom or library). When studying at home there is always a distraction -food and such- even when alone.

Plus when you live at home there are things that will save time, such as having meals and laundry done.

Finally, how long will the commute be?

[Faygo Kid]

5. Not the time to take on more upheavels

You will have a full plate in the fall, and adjusting to a new living situation with increased financial strains will just add to the pressure. I would stay put. You will have to practice study discipline wherever you are. There are always distractions.

[Raven]

6. Use the Law Library!

Live there! Go home to eat and sleep. Get into a spartan routine and pour it on in your first year. If you do that, it will be downhill from there! Good luck.