Comments on: 19-Year Old Classmate in My Section

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:34:31 +0000

@ Anonymous–Thanks so much for reading my post. I look forward to sharing good news later in the year.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:15:11 +0000

Please keep us readers posted as to how things turn out in terms of her contribution to the classroom.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:34:15 +0000

@ Law School Podcaster–Yes, I agree with you on the rational for the separation of grades. In fact, I certainly believe that many of us here could have jumped a grade or two and have been able to succeed with the material. But for me, the social side of school was also important, and I'm happy with how my experience has turned out. Hopefully Kate will feel comfortable in and out of the classroom at Northwestern Law.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:28:51 +0000

@ Anonymous Reader–Thanks for your comment. I certainly agree with you about getting experience before business school. One of the advantages I think Northwestern Law offers over other law schools, is that they consistently have the oldest average age among all law schools. The vast majority of students enter the program with a couple years work experience, and everyone has to interview to be accepted. This is why I think the scenario with Kate is interesting.

By: Law School Podcaster

Law School Podcaster — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:14:03 +0000

Clearly, she is very smart. But there are good reasons why we have separate grades instead of just throwing everyone into a one-room-schoolhouse, and these have nothing to do with ability. It is important to develop social skills among peers. It just seems unhealthy to be starting college at age 12, even if someone is a genius.
But of course, I wish her the best of luck. It looks like she brings a lot to the school.