First Semester Recap at Columbia Law School

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Күн бұрын

I finished my first semester at Columbia Law School! I wanted to make a recap discussing my classes, professors, cold calls, stress, and New York more generally. I will say I am a few weeks into the Spring semester and some of these opinions may have already changed (just about some professors LOL), but overall it's a good summary. We are also about to hit 1,000 subscribers which is INSANE! I can't believe how much this channel has grown and love having people who reach out and ask questions or let me know how their experience has been. I believe LSAT scores came out around the time I'm posting this so best of luck to you all and you are SO much more than just a number.
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00:00 Intro
01:47 Going Back to School
02:06 My Classes/Studying
03:20 Stress and Cold Calls
05:12 Things I was Surprised By
07:03 My Peers and Columbia's Culture
09:48 The Law School is Ugly
10:46 Living in New York

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@teague.3814 Жыл бұрын

Ahh! The video I’ve been waiting for!

@meggie6319 Жыл бұрын

I relate to soooo much of what you said. The fear people put in you about 1L year is ridiculous 😂 But it is so true that it can be hard to see so many people around you doing so many extra things and resume boosters, etc. and compare yourself. Even in my last semester of 3L year I've felt that way so many times and almost felt shameful for all the things I skipped out on. But it's so healthy to take a step back and be like....it's not THAT serious. Taking opportunities that genuinely excite you is way more productive than piling things on to outcompete your peers. Knowing when to say no is honestly the key to sanity in law school imo. Anyway, congrats on 1K and on finishing your first semester! I'm sure you will have classes (especially starting 2L year) that are way more critically discussed. When I started taking more "justice-based" courses like Prisoner's Rights and Environmental Justice, the discussions were so much better than in 1L courses.

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 this is honestly so good to hear and yah just have to keep holding out for when I can control my schedule. And it really is so true. It’s easy to get caught up in all the weird microcosms of law school but there is so much else out there and it’s so healthy to do things the way you want ❤️

@maharuqs Жыл бұрын

So exciting. I loved hearing about your work/life balance!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I honestly think it’s so important and I’m glad I made boundaries of work time versus personal time but I get it’s easy for law school to suck you in and be all consuming

@kevinthewind Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting!!

@ineschan6721 Жыл бұрын

I have started to follow you since your law school reaction video. I just wanna say I was so happy to be able to witness you going all the way to Columbia Law School. Wish you all the best on everything and look foreward to hearing from you soon !!!!!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

🥹🥹🥹 omg thank you. That’s so kind and means so much. I’m excited to share the journey with y’all now that we’ve made it this far 🥰

@mosammetasma5815 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being such a resource!!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Happy I can help! 🙏

@cyb3rlove_x. Жыл бұрын

I love how honest you were about your experience! This was really helpful. ♥️

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I’m glad! Yah every school has its pros and cons and ultimately I like the people here a lot and think the 2nd and 3rd year will be great so just trying to get through the toughest part in 1L

@AlexG-oo8kt Жыл бұрын

Ahhh so happy you're back!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

🥰🥰

@larancion Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the update bro, can’t wait to hear about your spring 🙌🏾

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 hopefully I’ll have more videos before spring is over 😄

@christopherenriquez7999 Жыл бұрын

You are incredibly underrated as a video producer, and also inspiring to upcoming/aspiring lawyers like myself!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥹🥹 that’s so nice

@bethgriffin5129 Жыл бұрын

Ugh you’re my favorite! I had similar admission stats and am 10 years post-undergrad. Currently waiting on decisions from 12 schools including CLS. Thank you for your vids!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I hope you hear back soon!! 🙏🙏 the waiting process always killed me but I found some hobbies like making candles to distract me hahahaha

@lucyc213 Жыл бұрын

Love your personality and how you stay true to yourself in such a heteronormative space such as law. Thanks for documenting/sharing your journey and can’t wait to keep following along!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I’m hoping to go back to presenting more queer at school and stop caring as much

@lucyc213 Жыл бұрын

I work in big law now as a paralegal (studying for the LSAT)... but dying to get my nose ring back! Seeing the way you present yourself lets me know it's okay to do what I like as well. Good luck!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

@@lucyc213 omg yah if someone thinks I’m incapable of being a lawyer because of a nose ring I don’t want to work there 💀🤡

@lizzsszzy7800 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you again!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to make more consistent content this semester 🙏

@gregjackson9728 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this video! Really informative and valuable. Hope you had a good finish to 1L!

@tydieofficial 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

@jacquelinewatson9998 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on finishing your first semester!!! SO proud of you!!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

AHH thank you and you as well!! We’re slowly making our way 🥳🥳

@candyb2205 Жыл бұрын

10:46 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 really enjoyed your review, it's nice to hear such honest descriptions tbh. and I would be very interested in an apartment tour 😊😊😊

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I’ll do an apartment tour after cleaning soon! Hahaha I honestly love this apartment and it’s not like the 5k for a penthouse apartments I always see on KZfaq and tik tok.

@viralprimenetwork Жыл бұрын

I'm sure this will be helpful to others as well. Thank you for sharing! ♥

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I hope so 🙏

@viralprimenetwork Жыл бұрын

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@tronarosa4810 Жыл бұрын

my fav law student/majororororr

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thanks trona!!! I miss you queen ❤️

@peyton9059 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, can't wait to see more! Once your a huge KZfaqr I'll be able to say that I was a subscriber before you hit a 1000.

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!! An OG 🙏🙏 and honestly I’d love to share whatever resources I could on here and it wouldn’t hurt to have an additional way to pay down these loans 🥲

@docutwenties Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, Tyler! Oop did not expect the comment abt the school being ugly LOL but thanks for the cheeky honesty!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

LOL I’m sorry 🫣🫣 maybe a little too honest. The classrooms themselves are nice but man I can’t get over the rest

@ericasimpson8739 Жыл бұрын

Gosh this video is so helpful, thank you! I haven't even received my acceptance yet but this was comforting

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I’m glad! I hope you get into all the schools you hope 🙏

@meditationmama70 Жыл бұрын

Not the whole “bussy “ 😂😂😂 I’m putting my whole bussy in the LSATs. Keep me in your prayers, please

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Sending you thots and prayers 🙏❤️

@meditationmama70 Жыл бұрын

@@tydieofficial 🤣🤣

@ryanjohnston0 Жыл бұрын

It would be awesome for you to reflect on the law school admissions process now that you are a current student or myths vs reality of law school. Congrats on your progress!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I will start doing that and write down some thoughts! That’s a great idea

@Danigirlrocks101 Жыл бұрын

This video was such a breath of fresh air, I came for the content and stayed for the vibes. lol. Would you ever do a grade reaction video? Oh! And since your first 1L year is coming to an end, are you going to do a recap video?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Definitely doing a recap video after I finish finals this week and maybe will do a grade reaction video. Still trying to decide because I don’t mind charging my grades but I don’t want to contribute to the weird atmosphere that can exist around grades because I personally am not as invested in them because I care too much about my peace and life outside of school LOL

@harisqureshi7469 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@petestevens3970 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@pierozanon Жыл бұрын

Hi Tyler! I am an incoming JD student at Columbia Law, and would love to chat with you whenever you have time. Thank you so much for these great vlogs!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

DM me on Instagram and we can work something out :)

@emperorfoohaha Жыл бұрын

Hey bro, I'm thinking about doing the non-traditional path myself (out of school for 7 years now). Did you consider doing school part-time while still working? If so, what ultimately made you decide to go full-time?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I didn't consider any part-time programs because I figured if I'm in school I would rather just focus on that, though I know everyone's situation is different. I believe Georgetown has a night program for people who also work and want to do school but I don't know of many part-time programs of schools I applied to.

@rosyaraujo5528 Жыл бұрын

Not the ugly law school 😭 I applied to Columbia and am waiting to hear back!! I’ve heard mixed things about their PI programs/clinics not being the best, are you involved in any?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

LOL maybe it’s just me who feels that way but compared to the main campus the law school doesn’t live up to the rest 😂 but like I said I’m sure the library will be super nice when it’s done. And I can’t do any clinics until 2L or 3L but definitely plan on doing at least one. The clinical professor was my civ pro professor and he is amazing so maybe it depends on the clinic but I know columbias trying to improve their PI but it definitely doesn’t have the most resources or get the most attention yet. I will say career services does seem to have a big focus on trying to change that though.

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Also best of luck and I hope you hear back soon! I remember the waiting was THE WORST but just try to enjoy your days and time 🙏 be sure to let me know if you get in or have any questions!

@abnertorres1095 Жыл бұрын

Whassup Tyler I see you have started law school! As you know I had started my MS in Psychology. No longer! I took a deep look at my life and Finances. Always wanted to do tech, so, I am on my second course in IT support with the Google Career Certificate which is significantly more affordable and faster to complete. IT cert about $300, MS in Psy $20 k (+). Anyhoo! Keep on, Keeping on lol! 20

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

best of luck on your new career transition! And yah it's crazy how expensive school is and what that can do to your career or the pressure it can create. I hope you find a fulfilling tech career and I'm sure your other skills will still come in handy. All the best!

@juchoi9639 Жыл бұрын

Also haha what would be the lowest LSAT score to get into Columbia?!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I think CLS admissions posts the ranges of scores but I wouldn’t have access to that info

@TerraTopics Жыл бұрын

Can you do a filming/ editing / lighting and camera set up video?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I never thought about that. I can try and include that on my house tour video probably. At least for the camera and lighting setup

@TerraTopics Жыл бұрын

@@tydieofficial yes boo. I just got accepted into 2 law schools for the Fall 2023 semester and would love to document my journey. But KZfaq is a daunting journey itself. I love your video clarity and the way it’s edited with the pop ups and music. (Even though I wish you posted more) I’m curious about everything. What do people wear to school? What does a study session look like? Things you need for school like apps and iPads… etc.

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

@@TerraTopics that’s so fair. And congrats!! That’s so exciting. I remember the relief I felt getting into places. I can definitely share some of that stuff but also some is just personal preference. Especially when it comes to dress and studying. Some people like to study in groups others like solo 🤷‍♂️ I’ll try and post some more and full transparency I began paying a friend to edit because I don’t have time outside school but I might edit some more of my own vlogs like I did during the admissions cycle and I had more time.

@carloscedillo-silva1023 Жыл бұрын

queer student from the midwest, how does colombia enable you to serve diverse communities ? Would those jobs be enough to live securely ? Thanks !

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Hello! They have a lot of programs that connect with organizations all over the city. Those are mostly for 2L and 3L but I believe there are a handful of projects you can join in 1L if you’re feeling up to it. And they provide guaranteed summer funding and the loan repayment program is probably the best way for people doing public interest to have more financial security

@aaronlu5814 10 ай бұрын

Hey Tyler, I am an NYU year one student for undergrad; undecided major. How long would you suggest me to prepare for the LSAT and how intense is law school compared to undergraduate school?

@tydieofficial 10 ай бұрын

LSAT depends for each person I’d say. Some people seem to click with the test where others might have to practice more. I’d say take an initial practice LSAT just to see what your starting point is and then based on the score you want can help inform your studying. I would focus on getting good grades in undergrad tho tbh because your GPA will also be a big consideration. As far as intense I have enjoyed both in different ways. Law school is a professional program so that definitely changes the vibe some but not in a bad way just more focused on career stuff id say.

@aaronlu5814 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for replying, I will take that @@tydieofficial

@raphaellobato6306 Жыл бұрын

What resources did you use to study for the lsat and what was your score?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

On my channel I have a “my 7 lsat study tips” that goes over all the resources I used. And a video that has my score, gpa, resume, and statements I wrote for more detail. I ended up with a 173 tho for a quick answer

@christophereverett007 Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear about doing school with a partner! I’m in my last year of undergrad and am at that place with my partner where ~those talks~ are happening lol

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

That’s so real and it’s good you’re talking through it and communicating. We definitely had a lot of talks on where we were both open to living and what we wanted our lives to look like along with concerns we had. I honestly have really loved it because my partner makes me feel grounded and helps me remember law school is just school and I want to do well but I also want to have a well rounded life. So I love exploring NYC with my partner and always tried to be present when I was done working at school.

@nicholastillar8042 Жыл бұрын

As someone who is considering Columbia, do you find it to be less expensive to live in the dorms or in a studio/apartment?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

I live with my partner off campus and believe we have a good deal for NYC in general regardless if it’s student housing or not. I definitely think overall you can find cheaper housing than the grad housing Columbia provides especially depending on how early you register for housing (if you register late usually the most expensive options are the only ones left), but finding off campus housing definitely takes more effort and it likely won’t be as close to campus. I order getting away from the school and having more space for less money but I also have lived away from home for 5 years so had fully furnished apartments beforehand so didn’t want to have to sell all of that

@nicholastillar8042 Жыл бұрын

@@tydieofficial Did you take out enough loans for your rent in NYC or are you and your partner working to pay for the apartment? I don't know if Columbia allows students to work in their 1L year, but I know here in Texas a lot of schools require you can't.

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

@@nicholastillar8042 I think you are able to work but it would definitely be difficult to balance everything and since you can’t choose your class schedule 1L your job would need to have flexible hours. I have money saved from previous work but am mostly using loans and scholarship to cover the cost. Since my partner is still working at their job they cover more of the rent and I’ll compensate more post law school.

@nicholastillar8042 Жыл бұрын

@@tydieofficial Ok! Thank you. I don't think I would get any scholarship money for Columbia (I'd be shocked if I did), but do you know if I can take out only federal loans or would I need to get private loans as well?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

@@nicholastillar8042 you should be able to take out as much as you need through the grad plus loans I believe. But that all depends on if you’re an international student and stuff as well but I think most of us take out extra loans for cost of living with grad plus

@carlosjuliobertos8469 Жыл бұрын

Could you talk more about cold calls?

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Ya I’ll include in my second semester recap I’m filming this week :)

@carlosjuliobertos8469 Жыл бұрын

@@tydieofficial can’t wait 🙌

@MisguidedMuslim 9 ай бұрын

Did you ever have a class with David Leebron who was invited back to teach? He would have been promoted to dean after marrying his former student. He’s under investigation right now for sexual harassment, stalking, and assault.

@tydieofficial 9 ай бұрын

I can’t say I’ve ever heard of him or any of his classes

@samanthaalvarez2078 Жыл бұрын

Can you speak about navigating law school in a queer relationship? Feeling a little scared as a queer pre law student!!

@tydieofficial Жыл бұрын

Totally! It honestly hasn’t felt much different than other spaces. I’m out to most professors and don’t feel uncomfortable using personal anecdotes in classes. There are definitely other queer people at my school and my section is very respectful overall of people so it hasn’t been a problem as far as school is concerned. I’m a little more hesitant with jobs but have been trying to find places with LGBT affinity groups and who have diversity initiatives which helps a lot. I’d say being in a large city also helps because there’s always so much going on it doesn’t feel like much attention is on me but I could imagine people have different experiences depending on the size of the school, where it’s located, and those types of things

@markjoshuafabula2618 8 ай бұрын

Hi Tyler, how's your law school journey so far? I have watched some of your videos already. You look so nice and sweet. Hehe I am also a law student from the Philippines. I am quite interested to know the differences and possibly similarities of our laws 😂❤

@tydieofficial 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I try to be nice. I hope law school is also going well for you! I'm honestly not familiar with the similarities or differences between the two but it is always interesting to find out!

@markjoshuafabula2618 8 ай бұрын

@@tydieofficial OMG! thank you for noticing my message despite your hectic schedule. We just finished our midterm exams. Exhausting but fulfilling hehe. Most of our laws were patterned in the US and some of our jurisprudence were inspired by American Jurisprudence. I wonder how many Rules of Court you got with criminal and civil procedure hehehe. 🥰

@tydieofficial 8 ай бұрын

@@markjoshuafabula2618 I always try to respond to as many comments as I can 😁 and I hope midterms went well! I’m in the middle of a large writing assignment so I feel you on the busy schedule 😮‍💨

@markjoshuafabula2618 8 ай бұрын

@@tydieofficial oh my! I just finished writing a civil complaint for sum of money as part of our legal writing output. Haha. ! But on the other hand, I am so sorry Tyler, I may have already disturbed you. Anyway, thank you, Tyler! Hopefully, we would all make it to the finals haha.