Goodbye, Law Weekly 3Ls of the Class of 2021! We’ll miss you!!
Christina Luk ‘21
Christina Luk ‘21
Deposed Editor-in-Chief
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Run your own race.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
Negotiations with Professor Molly Shadel.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around Charlottesville.
Moge Tee – the new bubble tea place that opened on The Corner. It’s not a secret, it’s just new, and you should all go immediately. I love their fruit teas, but they are famous for their cheese foam. Just get something, you’ll thank me later.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around North Grounds.
The Law Weekly office. I heard it’s undergoing renovations and it’s going to be lit.
What’s the best meal in town?
YO. I’ve plugged it before, I’ll plug it again, go to Bamboo House on 29 for Korean food.
Name the 7 wonders of the Law School.
Here are the seven wonders of #onlinelawschool: 1) the mute button on Zoom; 2) recorded lectures; 3) giant stand-here-to-social-distance stickers in the hallways; 4) that one bottle of UVA LAW hand sanitizer Student Affairs gave me; 5) school-sponsored GrubHub accounts; 6) getting to walk graduation; and 7) Diddy Morris.
3L Superlative: Could Kill a Man with a Comma
Sam Pickett ‘21
Sam Pickett ‘21
Columns Editor
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
At some point in your 1L career, everyone will start simultaneously using a word you don’t know. For me, this word was “dispositive” (which I still can’t really define). After never hearing or seeing that word, I heard it 3 times in one day and thought I was going to have a heart attack. My advice would be to simply ask what it means—because there are likely several other stressed 1Ls wondering the same thing!
What is an underrated Law School event?
I’ll tell you what an OVERRATED Law School event is. Foxfield. It was so hot and so miserable that people were sitting by the dumpster so they could get in the shade. Never again do I need to experience that.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
Most law school professors keep the textbook for their class on reserve. You can save a lot of money by renting an old version of a textbook and then scanning whatever you need from the textbook on reserve! You just have to deal with the hassle of the different page numbers.
What was the hardest thing about Law School to you?
Trusting myself. It’s really easy to look at what other people are doing and feel like you’re falling behind or doing something wrong, but everyone really just has their own method of achieving success. That doesn’t mean there aren’t ways you can improve, but have faith in the methods that got you to UVA.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
Suing Coronavirus for patent infringement. Has Coronavirus wreaked havoc on all of our lives? Yes. Did my lawsuit change anything? No. But, was it cathartic? Absolutely.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
Legislation with Michael Gilbert. I think it really changed the way I read legal opinions.
3L Superlative: Most likely to establish social dominance at his workplace
Michael Schmid ‘21
Michael Schmid ‘21
Managing Editor
What is the best for-school purchase you made over the last three years?
I bought noise cancelling headphones last spring, and I don’t know how I got through law school before that.
If you could change one big thing about your time here, what would it be
COVID.
Name the 7 wonders of the Law School.
1) Mandy; 2) Lisa, Dean of Snacks; 3) Spies Garden; 4) Emerson Spies’ boa; 5) the layout of the second floor of Slaughter Hall; 6) the cow painting; 7) Section F, Class of ’21
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
Putting the paper together on Monday nights and hoping the program doesn’t crash while Lena Welch ’20 entertained us with gossip and the occasional High School Musical rendition.
Library, ScoCo, or home?
Library as a 1L, ScoCo as a 2L, and home as a 3L. Balance.
3L Superlative: Secretly Professor Caleb Nelson
Will Palmer ‘21
Will Palmer ‘21
Special Projects Editor
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
School won’t be too bad – it’s the other stuff that’ll sandbag you.
What is the best for-school purchase you made over the last three years?
Pants, probably.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
I recommend anything taught by Prof. Setear – it’ll be interesting, I guarantee it.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around North Grounds.
The pool on the roof
What’s the best meal in town?
Waffle House
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
The faculty bathrooms (accessible from the first floor of the library) are extremely well-appointed.
What was the hardest thing about Law School to you?
Balancing new responsibilities with academics.
What will you miss the most about Law School?
The people
3L Superlative: Most likely to publish his own comic book series
Jacob Jones ‘21
Jacob Jones ‘21
Features Editor
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Don’t even bother reading cases written before 1900. Just go straight to Quimbee.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
Legal Research and Writing. Absolutely essential for real world lawyering as well as for graduation. Also it’s pass/fail!
If you could change one big thing about your time here, what would it be
I would make there not be a pandemic.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
One time I saw the WB snake and took a picture for the paper. Building Services followed up to see how the snake could’ve infiltrated their foolproof 2-factor security system. The snake was by the vending machines, he probably was hungry just wanted a snack.
3L Superlative: Most likely to wear flip flops with a designer suit
Drew Calamaro ‘21
Drew Calamaro ‘21
Satire Editor
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Everyone is, in fact, making it up as they go along. Per usual you were right.
What is the best for-school purchase you made over the last three years?
Quimbee like the 18 or 20 dollar a month tier.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around Charlottesville.
Spring Creek Golf Club.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
Don’t overdo it. But definitely don’t underdo it.
What will you miss the most about Law School?
The time. And the golf. You have so much time in law school it’s incredible.
Name the 7 wonders of the Law School.
Molly Shadel, Mimi Riley, Lois Shepherd, Spring Creek Golf Club’s 1200 dollar a year price for students, ANG, Paul Mitchell roasting someone, and the constant references to the NYT crossword guy but like who the hell cares oh my god find someone else to talk about we get it he’s quirky
Free Space: Write What you Want
Just listen to Kevin Donovan for the love of God. But also listen to your heart. Just know it’s wrong.
3L Superlative: Most likely to have started the Law Weakly
Grace Tang ‘21
Grace Tang ‘21
Foreign Correspondent
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Try to explore the law school and city with friends! There are so many things to do in the area, including wineries, alpaca walking, cave tours, glass making and the Saturday Farmer’s Market (one of my personal favorites). For food ideas, check out the Charlottesville 29 list. When you graduate, you won’t remember the hours spent in the library, so make memories that matter
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
The library offers so many fun things for rent! You can rent out DVD’s and DVD players for a movie night, board games to play with friends, and outdoor lawn games like Kubb which can be played right outside the law school.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
Dairy parties, laughing with friends at law weekly, the witty banter. Everyone has an excellent sense of humor, and I always enjoy the jokes on zoom, GroupMe or in person. It’s been a joy and an honor to be on law weekly for all three years of law school, and the paper is a school treasure. I love that Virginia Law Weekly allows us to write about what we like (for me it was food and fun things to do), and the paper is all the more interesting because of it.
Proudest UVA Law Moment: When Bodo’s approved of my homemade bagels, I have peaked in life. Also, any time I managed to hit the ball in softball during my 3 year stint here.
3L Superlative: Most likely to know the answer to any question concerning food or taxes
Maria Luevano ‘21
Maria Luevano ‘21
Staff Editor
What is the best for-school purchase you made over the last three years?
The Sharpie S-Gel 0.7 pens are life changing and an Ember mug will seriously upgrade your day if you’re a slow coffee drinker like I am.
What is an underrated Law School event?
The UVA Law Families Halloween Carnival!! It’s the cutest event of the year and is the biggest mood booster when that late-October-it’s-almost-finals-season anxiety hits.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
The Bookstore sells Diet Coke for like $1 per can!! $2 at a vending machine? Couldn’t be me.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
Writing our first edition after the pandemic had started and everything was closed. It was great to get together and commiserate, but also put a funny spin on the whole situation. I’m really proud of everyone’s efforts in those first few weeks to work on the paper during such a chaotic time.
3L Superlative: Most likely to stick to her 15 year plan down to the day
Speed Round:
Doctrinal Classes or Practice Classes? Practice!
Office Hours? Only when dragged there by a friend.
Library, ScoCo, or home? Library
Biltmore or Crozet? Bilt.
Attend the event or Free-Food-Table? Attend the event and arrive early to get first dibs on food.
Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Skype, or HopIn? Ugh.
Raphael Cho ‘21
Raphael Cho ‘21
Cartoonist-in-Chief
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Don’t worry too much about grades, there’s safety in the middle of the pack.
What is the best for-school purchase you made over the last three years?
Extra monitor.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
Any class with G.E. White. The man is a legend.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around Charlottesville.
The Pie Chest.
What’s the best meal in town?
Doma.
What is an underrated Law School event?
Bar Review, I miss it.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
The JurisM extension will save you a lot of time doing citations for papers.
What will you miss the most about Law School?
Living within walking distance of your friends.
If you could change one big thing about your time here, what would it be
I regret not exploring more of Charlottesville while I had the chance.
Any ideas for a fun/silly/dumb tradition you think the Law School should start?
Cake eating contest a la “Matilda”.
Name the 7 wonders of the Law School.
Free Food Table, Statue of Jefferson, Gunner Temple/Pitt, Hanging Portraits of Slaughter, WB 3rd Floor Labyrinth, Career Services, ScoCo.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
Drawing caricatures of political figures.
3L Superlative: Mysterious Non-Existent Art Person
Leah Deskins ‘21
Leah Deskins ‘21
Professor Liaison
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Find your people. The Law School has an incredible community of students, faculty, and staff. Building strong relationships with friends and mentors will add significant value to your experience here.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around North Grounds.
There’s an “orchard” at the Miller Center that I love. I like to hang out on the benches there and admire the resident flora and fauna.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
Your fellow law students can be great sources of advice and support. I know that seems obvious, but for too long, I felt like I basically had to go it alone in law school and that it would somehow be “cheating” to ask for guidance and input from other students. Don’t be like me. Find folks who will support you (and support them back, obviously), and learn from them.
Favorite Law Weekly Memory?
During 2L, my birthday was on a Monday (when Law Weekly editors and staff normally meet), and I was surprised at the meeting with a birthday serenade and chocolate chip cookie brownies (the internet tells me these are apparently called “brookies”). I still have no idea whether it was just a coincidence that it was my birthday or whether the food was actually planned, but I LOVE birthday surprises, so that was really special.
Where are you headed after graduation?
The District of the District of Columbia, also known as Washington, DC.
3L Superlative: Most likely to have an alphabetized hit list
Bill Re ‘21
Bill Re ‘21
Historian
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Get a law dictionary and look up all the legal terms in the syllabus headings and textbook chapter titles, even if you think you know what they mean, and then read the cases.
What was the hardest thing about Law School to you?
Having to read in silence for hours.
What will you miss the most about Law School?
Randomly running into friends in the hall.
Where are you headed after graduation?
Milwaukee, WI
3L Superlative: Eaten alive in the Law Weekly Archives
Speed Round:
Doctrinal Classes or Practice Classes? Doctrinal
Office Hours? You mean waiting in line for 40 minutes to ask a 5-minute question?
Library, ScoCo, or home? Library, but before the plague.
Biltmore or Crozet? Crozet.
Attend the event or Free-Food-Table? Attend *most* of the event.
Zoom, Teams, WebEx, Skype, or HopIn? In person.
Doug Graebner ‘21
Doug Graebner ‘21
Former Format Editor
What is one piece of advice you would give to your 1L self or any 1Ls?
Drink enough water, and if you’re stressed and upset ask “did I eat a sufficiently large and nutritious breakfast/lunch/dinner” before you do anything else.
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around Charlottesville.
Sugar Hollow, but specifically the trail PAST Big Branch falls
Reveal a favorite “secret place” around North Grounds.
The trail behind Bodo’s from the frisbee golf course to like the train tracks.
What is a UVA Law “hack” that you wish you had known sooner?
Talk to people about your classes and studying! People like talking about what interests them and it’s just a good habit to get into bouncing ideas off each other
If you could change one big thing about your time here, what would it be
FREQUENT AND RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Library, ScoCo, or home?
The little flat tables at Twisted Branch, perfect for Big Desk Energy and good vibes
3L Superlative: Most likely to put milk, and then cereal
Kolleen Gladden ‘21
Kolleen Gladden ‘21
Photographer
What’s the best meal in town?
Okay I’m sorry, I can’t narrow it to one. Go to Iron Paffles, order a vegan paffle with hot fried tofu, Mac and cheese, sriracha Mayo, avocado, and grilled onions. The Green Giant and tofu balls at Now and Zen. Panang curry and drunken noodles at Chimm. The hell fried rice at Monsoon Siam. The totchos and hoagie at Firefly. The golden latte at Mudhouse on 10th street. Anything Kunchok orders at Taste of India. And all foods prepared by Grace Tang ‘21.
What is one class you think everyone should try and take?
Education in U.S. Prisons. That class opens your mind up to concepts that rarely get touched on anywhere, let alone in law school. And Professor Gerard Robinson is spectacular. His background is as an education specialist, and he brings incredible perspectives to the table. He has such an unbelievable wealth of experience, and it is nothing short of a privilege to take a class from him.
Name the Seven Wonders of the Law School
Mandy at Greenberry’s, Cookie Fridays (The *good* cookie Fridays, circa fall 2018), A plate of fresh veggie wraps from Mezeh left on the free food table, randomly running into Professor Coughlin and having her bestow upon you some glorious nugget of wisdom, funny story, or thought-provoking question, The library squad dressing up in incredible coordinated costumes for Halloween and roaming the halls, The massage chair that allegedly exists somewhere in the school, spotting a Jake Weeks original tie dye tee.
What will you miss the most about law school?
There are so many things I’ll miss. Watching the 1Ls perform at Dandelion. My section (H—team Habeas Porpoise) winning the softball tournament our first year. Getting lunch with your friends after a final. Going on hikes with the outdoor club. Snagging Bodo’s before a volunteering event. Taking a professor out to lunch and hearing about their amazing experiences. Running into someone in the hall and having an hour long conversation punctuated by appearances from your other friends. Getting together to rehearse for Libel and packing everyone into the auditorium to laugh together. Drinking the coffee and tea in the library, not because it’s good, but because it’s free. Going to Feb Club events and watching the law school bands perform—and having your crush ask you out on the last day of Feb club.
3L Superlative: Most likely to invent a new genre of music