Managing Law School Stress(and Finding Peace and

Purpose)

LSSS and what you can do about it

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What is LSSS???

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LSSS

An illusion of lack of competence combined with a withdrawal of all normal support systems

It cannot only be overcome with the truth, it can be harnessed for good!!

Law School Stress Syndrome

Illusion v. Reality

Isolation/Lack of: Sleep• Exercise• Proper nutrition• Family and friends• Love• Fun

Illusion of Lack of CompetenceFear of:being called onnot getting the readings donenot understanding the casesnot getting a good gradenot getting a good jobBeing a failure

Reality

You’re:

Intelligent

Good-looking

Sociable

Successful

You need:

Everything on the left

Harnessing LSSS for Good

Three A’s• Acknowledge anxiety• Ask for support• Affirm truth and hope; nourish body and soul

1L Ultimate Stressbuster

1) We may feel _______[fill in blank,e.g., “overwhelmed”], but

2) We know we are gifted and our destiny is glory!

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

For the rights of all who are destitute

Speak up and judge fairly;

Defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31.8-9

Law Student Blessing

May this be your best year ever!May you love your classmates, classes (including being called on because you’re speaking up for your future clients), and professors;May you savor all your assignments,May all future clients and colleagues revere you and honor you!