When we introduce ourselves as a law student to the opposite sex, how will that change their perception of us? Will it be met with attraction and curiosity? ambivalence? negative stereotyping? or even unexplainable violence?
Well, because we are generally proud of our own status as “law students” we tend to assume that others will be equally proud of us and that the mere mention of that status will unconditionally project our character as being one of intelligence and depth. Indeed the phrase “I am a Law Student” can have that effect on a particular love-interest; but only if it is introduced with the right timing and in the right context.
Timing
The timing of the phrase “I study law” can be the difference between pomposity and humility; the difference between flowing conversation and self-centered interjection. Below is an example of poor timing
*Sarah, a law student, is driving her car when she hits a male cyclist. When Sarah jumps out of her car to assist the male, she realises that, although he is now squirming in the gutter, he is very attractive*
Sarah: Oh my goodness, are you ok?
Attractive male: mmmmaaarrrgh, agh
Sarah: I’m so sorry
Attractive male: Per... p... please call an ambulance
Sarah: yeah... hey, you know, I study law
Attractive male: Help me!
Sarah: Hey! I’m the one who’s enrolled in a demanding course
Attractive male: mmph, gaaaah
*the attractive male spots a pedestrian with a phone in the distance and begins to pull himself along the gutter. Sarah slowly paces beside the attractive male discussing her lucrative career options*
Here, Sarah would have done better to wait until asked by the attractive male “what do you study?” and to then answer “I study Law”. This better timing would not have pushed her to an act of criminal negligence, and would have made her look “better” in the eyes of the attractive male.
The right context
If you have your eye on somebody, before you tell them that you study the law, make sure that they do not hate the law. In other words, make sure that they are not an anarchist. Now I know that anarchists are rare, but they do exist, and if you don’t do your homework the conversation may turn out badly, like this:
*A male Law Student, Julian, gets talking to a girl, Tegan, at a park. During this initial conversation, he did not enquire as to whether she was an anarchist. They are now lying in the glowing sun, side by side on the grass, and Tegan is holding Julian’s hand*
Julian: so are you happy to be back at uni again Tegan?
Tegan: Yeah, Its just so great to see everyone again. And I’m really enjoying my subjects. Sorry, what do you study? You didn’t tell me?
*Julian’s smile grew*
Julian: Oh, I study law
Tegan: Anarchy
Julian: sorry what did you say?
Tegan: Anarchy!!!
Julian: I’m sorry I dont understa...
*Tegan picked up a stick and began hopping furiously around Julian*
Tegan: ANARCHY!!!
Julian: Oh my god!
Tegan: ANNNAAARRRCHYYYYYYY!!!!!!
Unfortunately Julian is now constantly pursued by Tegan who uses the internet to track his movements. Tegan spontaneously intercepts Julian, prodding him with a stick. This prodding occurs roughly on a weekly basis, and should remind us that disclosure of our Tertiary choices must be done with the utmost of caution.
In conclusion
You’re law degree is a double edged sword in the realm of courting. But if you weild it wisely, you can strike the heart of your potential lover with the sword. I think that that analogy is ok. It is a bit weird, but I think that it is ok.
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