Law School Diaries
A Visual Journey Through 5 Years Of Law School
Law School Diaries is a personal visual project capturing my journey through law school – blending emotional doodles, reflections, and redesigned legal content. It showcases how I use creativity to make law more human, relatable and enganging.
About This Journey
Why I decided to document the raw, unfiltered experience of law school through art and reflection
When I started law school, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I had read the statistics, heard the stories, and prepared myself mentally. But nothing could have truly prepared me for the emotional rollercoaster that would define the next Six years of my life.
This project is more than just a portfolio piece—it’s a testament to the shared struggle of law students everywhere. Through creative documentation, personal artwork, and authentic storytelling, I hope to shed light on both the challenges and triumphs of legal education.
6
Years Documented
5
Emotional Phases
Lessons Learned
My Creative Process
Art became my outlet for processing the intense emotions of law school. Each doodle, sketch, and drawing represents a moment of vulnerability and growth.
5 Shades Of My Legal Journey
Five Phases. Countless Lessons. My journey law school and beyond
The Excited Begineer
Finally doing law! Full of dreams but completly cluelessabout what's coming
Stress: 3/10 Optimism: 9/10
Phase 1Stress: 3/10 Optimism: 9/10
The Overwhelmed Learner
Endless case laws, toxic xompetition, zero guidance. Started doubting myself
Stress: 8/10 Optimism: 5/10
Phase 2Stress: 8/10 Optimism: 5/10
THe Fighter
Internships, late nights, proving myself everywhere. Felt exhausted but kept going
Stress: 9/10 Optimism: 6/10
Phase 3Stress: 9/10 Optimism: 6/10
The Broken Professional
Got into the field, faced toxic workplaces and unsafe environments. Almost gave up.
Stress: 10/10 Optimism: 2/10
Phase 4Stress: 10/10 Optimism: 2/10
Professional Identity
Took a step back, found design, and started creating my own path. Finaly breathing.
Stress: 4/10 Optimism: 10/10
Phase 5Stress: 4/10 Optimism: 10/10
How Law School Felt Like
Law school felt like stepping into another universe – full of possibilities, hope, and ambitions so big they almost felt unreal. This doodle captured my desire to reach for the stars even when the ground beneath me felt shaky
Dreaming Big
Hopeful
Dreaming Big
Law school felt like stepping into another universe - full of possibilities, hope and ambitions so big they almost felt unreal. This doodle captured my desire to reach for the stars even when the ground beneath me felt shaky.
Escaping in Little Things
Playful
Escaping in Little Things
Amidst the chaos of lectures and deadlines, I found solace in small distractions—tiny doodles on the side of my notes.
They were my way of reclaiming little pieces of joy in an otherwise overwhelming routine.
Transformation
Evolving
Transformation
This butterfly represents how law school changed me. It was a journey from feeling lost to slowly growing into a stronger,
more resilient version of myself—layered with struggles, growth, and patterns I didn’t see at the start.
Searching for Color
Yearning
Searching for Color
This page reminds me of my fight to find happiness during the dullest days. I tried to add color—literally and emotionally
—whenever I could, even if everything else felt grey.
Overwhelmed
Anxious
Overwhelmed
This was me at my lowest. Buried under expectations, self-doubt, and endless internal battles, I often felt like I couldn’t
breathe. This doodle was my silent scream.
Silent Sadness
Lonely
Silent Sadness
Behind the grades and achievements, there were nights of quiet tears and feelings I couldn’t express. This eye represents
that hidden pain—one I kept to myself while appearing “fine” to the world.
Lost in Space
Confused
Lost in Space
There were times when I felt completely disconnected—like floating aimlessly in space, unsure of where I was heading.
This doodle was a reflection of my search for direction in a vast, uncertain future.
Moving Forward
Determined
Moving Forward
Chasing dreams beyond familiar roads, even when the journey felt uncertain.
9. Blue Blooms
Peaceful
Blue Blooms
Moments of calm and beauty I held onto amidst the chaos.
The Dream Begins
Excitement | Dream Phase
The Story Behind This Art
I drew this the night I got my acceptance letter. The colors are so bright because I genuinely believed I was going to save the world through law.
Socratic Storm
Anxiety | Reality Check
The Story Behind This Art
After my first cold call, I came home and just drew storm clouds. The randomness of being called on felt like being struck by lightning.
The Pressure Cooker
Stress | Struggle Phase
The Story Behind This Art
During finals, I felt like a pressure cooker ready to explode. The competition was so intense I could barely breathe.
Drowning in Cases
Overwhelm | Struggle Phase
The Story Behind This Art
There were nights I felt like I was literally drowning in case law. This doodle captured that suffocating feeling.
Breaking Through
Progress | Growth Phase
The Story Behind This Art
The moment I realized I was actually understanding constitutional law, I drew this. Growth can happen even in the harshest environments.
Pieces Coming Together
Confidence | Growth Phase
The Story Behind This Art
The day everything clicked in Civil Procedure, I drew this. All those confusing concepts suddenly formed a coherent whole.
Pieces Coming Together
Hope | Professional Identity
The Story Behind This Art
My final sketch in law school. I realized that law isn't about winning arguments - it's about building bridges and finding solutions.
Letter to My Past Self
Words of wisdom from my future self to the anxious pre-law student I once was
Dear Past Self,
I know you’re sitting there with your acceptance letter, heart racing with excitement and terror. You’re wondering if you’re smart enough, if you belong, if you can handle what’s coming. Let me tell you something: you’re stronger than you know.
Yes, that first cold call will be terrifying. Yes, you’ll question everything during your first semester. You’ll cry over case briefs, lose sleep over exams, and wonder if you made the right choice. But here’s what I wish I could have told you then:
Those moments of doubt? They’re not signs of weakness—they’re signs that you’re growing. Every struggle is building the lawyer you’re meant to become. That resilience you’ll develop, that critical thinking you’ll master, that empathy you’ll deepen—these aren’t just academic achievements. They’re the foundation of who you are becoming.
You’ll learn that law school isn’t just about memorizing cases or impressing professors. It’s about finding your voice, your values, your place in the world of justice. You’ll discover that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s courage.
Be kind to yourself. Celebrate small victories. Ask for help when you need it. And remember—you’re not just studying law, you’re learning to be human in one of humanity’s most important professions.
You’ve got this.
With love and wisdom,
Your Future Self
I know you’re sitting there with your acceptance letter, heart racing with excitement and terror. You’re wondering if you’re smart enough, if you belong, if you can handle what’s coming. Let me tell you something: you’re stronger than you know.
Yes, that first cold call will be terrifying. Yes, you’ll question everything during your first semester. You’ll cry over case briefs, lose sleep over exams, and wonder if you made the right choice. But here’s what I wish I could have told you then:
Those moments of doubt? They’re not signs of weakness—they’re signs that you’re growing. Every struggle is building the lawyer you’re meant to become. That resilience you’ll develop, that critical thinking you’ll master, that empathy you’ll deepen—these aren’t just academic achievements. They’re the foundation of who you are becoming.
You’ll learn that law school isn’t just about memorizing cases or impressing professors. It’s about finding your voice, your values, your place in the world of justice. You’ll discover that vulnerability is not weakness—it’s courage.
Be kind to yourself. Celebrate small victories. Ask for help when you need it. And remember—you’re not just studying law, you’re learning to be human in one of humanity’s most important professions.
You’ve got this.
With love and wisdom,
Your Future Self
Looking Forward
From law student to legal professional: my aspirations and goals
My Vision
As I transition from law student to practicing attorney, I carry with me not just legal knowledge, but empathy, resilience, and a deep understanding of the human experience. I aspire to be a lawyer who remembers what it felt like to struggle, who advocates with compassion, and who contributes to making the legal profession more supportive and inclusive.
“Art saved my sanity during law school. Every doodle was a breath of creativity in an analytical world.”