Y'all,
I'm being super-efficient at procrastinating right now, and am wondering if anyone had any thoughts regarding how successful introverted/quiet personality types would be at law school. I am an abysmal public speaker (working on it, but still really bad!), and have a mild stutter that always makes its unwelcome presence known whenever I'm stressed, angry or tired. Would I succeed at law school, or would every day be an uphill battle?
Thanks in advance, fam!
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Thank you so much! That is really encouraging!
Public speaking, the greatest fear of mankind. Studies show people are more afraid of public speaking than death. And I was no exception, but like anything else it comes with practice. I forced myself to do it a bunch and now it's not a big deal. I gave my commencement speech at my graduation and stuttered a bunch from nervousness in front of a few thousand people. (If you want to see how bad, message me and I'll send you a link, lol) You are not alone in your fears here though. I don't think it will pose the biggest problem in law school, but I know it isn't unheard of to be cold called and have to answer questions in front of the class. So maybe just prepare for it. But again, I'm truly a believer that it is something that comes with practice.
Sounds like you are self aware and that is an important characteristic to have for law school. Know thy self! I bet you'll do fine
Lol. Ain't that the truth!
I work at a law firm now and there are definitely a variety of personalities among practicing attorneys (even among litigators, which are thought of as the typical aggressive, non apologetic, my-way-or-the-highway kind of lawyers).
I wouldn't worry too much about your introverted tendencies (a lot of us are introverts). I would embrace it!
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