Welcome

First, let me introduce myself. My name is Joseph Cooch, a fellow tutor and second-year law student. I hail from the great state of South Dakota (at least I think it’s pretty swell) where I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of South Dakota. When Eric asked me to be a part of this project, I could not pass up the opportunity. I look forward to working with you, and hope that you will find success in law school.

Second, let me add my views to the mission statement. This project and its complementary projects are an attempt to capture the wisdom of crowds. By that, I mean we are attempting to gather thoughts, ideas, and opinions about law school from different people with different backgrounds to gather a richer picture. Then, we will disseminate that information to you. As Eric said, we “want the blog to find you rather than you needing to find it.”

Finally, I will leave you with this to ponder (I know. Corny.):

"Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth." (Quote contained in Mary Schmich's 1997 Chicago Tribune article, “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young.” The article was made famous by the song “Wear Sunscreen.”)

I know you are peppered with advice. I ask, though, that you listen to that advice. Honestly evaluate it. Then, decide if it is helpful. This, in my mind, is the best use of advice.

Once again, welcome. Enjoy the ride!

Joe