Bernadine
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Older me, same places
Questions about my adjustment to being back in American Samoa come in waves: “How do you like it here?” “You’re going to stay for good, right?” “Must be good to be home, right?” Honestly, I don’t know. I’m undecided. I feel unsettled. But I guess that’s why I made the move in the first place… Continue reading
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My law school journey: The first year (1L year)
I knew law school was going to be expensive, but I didn’t anticipate the sheer number of fees for everything. Before starting, I had to pay a $500 non-refundable seat deposit to hold my place in the 1L class. Then, there was a $600 non-refundable fee for a mandatory week-long orientation. Tuition was $13,999 per… Continue reading
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My law school journey: Taking the LSAT and applying to law school
Once I decided that I was going to law school, I had to figure out how to study for the LSAT and decide where I was going to apply. As a first-generation college student, graduating with an undergraduate degree was already a significant achievement. Taking on law school was an entirely different ballgame with a… Continue reading
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