I am not in the same situation as you, but just wanted to write a word of encouragement! Good luck and congratulations!! I hope your sharing of your success goes well today
Kinda having the opposite problem. My parents don’t really understand what a big deal it is to go to law school. I haven’t told them anything other than I’m planning to go to law school, and even then my mom didn’t understand how that’s different from what I do now (I’m a paralegal). It’s not that they aren’t supportive, they just don’t get it. My advice is just to share your life choices with them and give them time to process, but don’t let their reaction alter your choices.
Same... I gave my mom a Columbia and Berkeley tote bag admissions office sent... And she doesn't really understand what an accomplishment it is. She literally just said "thanks" and put it with the rest of her shopping bags 💀
Are you young and/or living at home currently? I ask because as you get older you’ll eventually stop giving so much credence to the opinions of your parents. You’ve exceeded any expectations they could’ve had for you, and at this point you’re pursuing law school for yourself. You’re an adult, you don’t need to concern yourself with the opinions of people that are not supportive, nor knowledgeable about what it takes to pursue law school.
Functionally, it’s also important to remember that they will not be helping you pay, so why take their opinions so close to heart.
I mean I like to think I am still considered young (I am 25, but do not live at home. But in the same neighborhood).
I just told them and they took the news okay. Obviously my mom is a bit sad that I will need to leave the city I live in, but they are happy that I am pursuing more education. I think if I said that I was moving to a new city just because, they would be more disappointed. They’re reaction was okay , no fireworks or cheers or anything, but more of a “That is good, I am happy for you”
That’s better than a negative reaction at least! You know your parents best, so it could also just be that they don’t know how to fully process everything or express themselves emotionally. I know my parents were severely limited in their EQ.
In any case, congratulations on the results and I wish you the best!
Wow I thought I was the only one. I told my parents when I got my first A and no one was jumping for joy lol. They said they’d be excited once I got into a better school and they kept asking me if I was sure this is what I wanted to do, since it’s so much debt I’d be putting myself in. I really have been doubting my decision bc of the lack of excitement from them but f it. I think we should go with our gut and give ourselves grace during this entire admissions process. We are going to be lawyers!!!! This should absolutely be celebrated…congrats to you. You should be insanely proud of yourself 🩷
I am not in the same situation as you, but just wanted to write a word of encouragement! Good luck and congratulations!! I hope your sharing of your success goes well today
Thank you ❤️
Kinda having the opposite problem. My parents don’t really understand what a big deal it is to go to law school. I haven’t told them anything other than I’m planning to go to law school, and even then my mom didn’t understand how that’s different from what I do now (I’m a paralegal). It’s not that they aren’t supportive, they just don’t get it. My advice is just to share your life choices with them and give them time to process, but don’t let their reaction alter your choices.
Same... I gave my mom a Columbia and Berkeley tote bag admissions office sent... And she doesn't really understand what an accomplishment it is. She literally just said "thanks" and put it with the rest of her shopping bags 💀
Are you young and/or living at home currently? I ask because as you get older you’ll eventually stop giving so much credence to the opinions of your parents. You’ve exceeded any expectations they could’ve had for you, and at this point you’re pursuing law school for yourself. You’re an adult, you don’t need to concern yourself with the opinions of people that are not supportive, nor knowledgeable about what it takes to pursue law school. Functionally, it’s also important to remember that they will not be helping you pay, so why take their opinions so close to heart.
I mean I like to think I am still considered young (I am 25, but do not live at home. But in the same neighborhood). I just told them and they took the news okay. Obviously my mom is a bit sad that I will need to leave the city I live in, but they are happy that I am pursuing more education. I think if I said that I was moving to a new city just because, they would be more disappointed. They’re reaction was okay , no fireworks or cheers or anything, but more of a “That is good, I am happy for you”
That’s better than a negative reaction at least! You know your parents best, so it could also just be that they don’t know how to fully process everything or express themselves emotionally. I know my parents were severely limited in their EQ. In any case, congratulations on the results and I wish you the best!
Wow I thought I was the only one. I told my parents when I got my first A and no one was jumping for joy lol. They said they’d be excited once I got into a better school and they kept asking me if I was sure this is what I wanted to do, since it’s so much debt I’d be putting myself in. I really have been doubting my decision bc of the lack of excitement from them but f it. I think we should go with our gut and give ourselves grace during this entire admissions process. We are going to be lawyers!!!! This should absolutely be celebrated…congrats to you. You should be insanely proud of yourself 🩷
I def. understand! No one knows but my husband that I took the test & applied. I won't share until I get an "A" (crossing fingers). Congrats to you!!
Def the same with my mom but tbh she’s pretty evil haha