The Importance of Playfulness in Law School

Today we’re excited to be discussing one of our very favorite topics – Learning! I know you’re shocked that this is a topic we find interesting…but we do. Especially right now, when Alison is living in Mexico trying to learn Spanish and Lee is watching her one-year-old son learn new stuff every day.

We’re pretty convinced that the lessons from learning a language, or learning to walk, apply equally to learning in law school!

Here's what's discussed in this episode:

• How do children approach learning, and what can we learn from them?
• What's it like learning another language, and how do these lessons apply to law school?
• Why you need to do the things that make you uncomfortable to really learn effectively
• Why being smart isn't enough (Hint: You still have to work hard)
• What we can all learn from Brene Brown about learning (love her!)
• Practical ways to develop your learning resilience

Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

• Brene Brown (BreneBrown.com)
• Is Starting Law School Like Moving to a Foreign Country? (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/07/starting-law-school-like-moving-foreign-country/)
• Ultimately, You Always Have to Teach Yourself (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/07/ultimately-always-teach/)
• How to Pass the Bar By Doing What Makes You Most Uncomfortable (http://barexamtoolbox.com/how-to-pass-the-bar-by-doing-what-makes-you-the-most-uncomfortable/)

Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee