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[jamiebell]

I'm feeling sorry for myself again. I feel compelled to do this now and then, particularly when I receive my grades. I suppose I have nobody to blame but myself; after all, I skipped a lot of class and neglected my homework. Nevertheless, it's always a slap in the face. I can't help doubting my abilities as an up-and-coming lawyer. Me? A lawyer? No

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[anonymous]

Your going to be a Great Lawyer one day. All this work and fighting with your emotions is worth it. I remember having retained an attorney for an auto accident I had. He found himself getting very emotional on closing arguments and actually had to stop for a moment. That isn't something your supposed to do....is show some emotion. I could feel his support for me and realized that we're all human. How was he to convey how important it was to win my case....and he did just that. I got everything I asked for and then some.

For those cases you take. You'll need your emotions to drive you. To believe in what you are supporting, to win. I think there has to be some emotional tie to accept the job to represent someone else. Your going to be very successful soon. You just have to believe in yourself and your capabilities. Of course your going to fall down from time to time, but it's up to you to pick yourself up, brush to dust off and move on. Learn from each experience. You can do this! It's okay to feel the pain of others, without it...you'll have nothing to fight for. - Rob (San Carlos)

[jamiebell]

Yeah, I seriously need to stop doubting myself. This whole law-school experience has been a serious blow to my self-esteem. I've never, ever, EVER been less confident about my abilities. Ever. And I know that the more that I tell myself that I can't do it, the less I'll be able to; it's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Hey, thanks a lot for the kind words; I appreciate it! *Muah* :)

BTW, how's the job??