It’s almost official … adding J.S.M. to my signature block

April 10, 2012

In late 2010, I decided it was time to go back to school. I applied to the Master of Paralegal Studies program at George Washington University and was summarily rejected … All things happen for a reason, right? With the help of my dear friend and business partner, Michael Misenheimer, I found a relatively new program at Thomas Jefferson School of Law – a Master of Science of Law. It is basically an LL.M. program for non-attorneys. In fact, about 80% of my classmates are attorneys …

I started classes on January 10, 2011 – not one to do anything the easy way, I opted for a double concentration in Bankruptcy & Restructuring AND E-commerce – 3 consecutive 10-week quarters/12 hours of credit (plus a non-credit Legal Research & Writing Class that was stretched out over the first 2 quarters). Okay, yes, I took time off – my brain was just a bit strained after the 3rd quarter – but I was back again in January 2012 for my thesis seminar.

Well, it’s almost official – just wrapping up my thesis for submission and commencement in May! My cap & gown and announcements just arrived! (click image to enlarge)

To everyone who has shared this journey with me – my family, friends, ‘Sezzers’, classmates, professors, Deans Byrnes & Rosenberg, and the staff at TJSL – thank you for all of your support!

WOOT!!

yes Mom, I’m working on my thesis …

9 Responses to “It’s almost official … adding J.S.M. to my signature block”

  1. Eric Hoskin
    April 10th, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Congrats Pamela!!! I applaude all your hard work…. Again congrats that are well deserved.

  2. admin
    April 10th, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Thank you Eric!

  3. Mary McCutcheon Dobbins
    April 11th, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Many congrats Pamela!

  4. admin
    April 11th, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Thanks Mary!!

  5. Connie Holt
    April 18th, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Congradulations Pamela! You sound awesome!

  6. Debbie
    April 20th, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Congratulations what an inspiration I bow to your diligence and strength to plow through and reach the end

  7. Elaine
    April 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Congratulations! Your drive and energy is impressive 🙂 J.S.M. = Juris Science Masters ?

  8. admin
    April 23rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Juris Scientiae Magister, abbreviated J.S.M.
    Thank you!

  9. Ana Pierro
    April 24th, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Congratulations. You are right, everything does happen for a reason and most of the time it’s a very very very good reason. You totally kick — 🙂