The Bitter Law Student

Trial and Tribulations

Kitrah and I had our mock trial last Thursday. As a team, we represented the plaintiffs in a wrongful death action. I thought we had a pretty solid case against the defendant corporation, but we ended up losing due to the negligence of a third party. While I was initially a bit bummed, I felt like Kitrah and I accepted our defeat with dignity and grace. I also took solace in the fact that we totally could have moved for a mistrial and the judge most likely would have granted it (due to the fact that opposing counsel made a MONUMENTAL error in his closing statement that completely tainted the jury.) In addition, Kitrah and I were told that the facts of the case were against us, but we had presented a better case overall. I'm translating that into meaning that we'll get a good grade.

I used the mock trial as an excuse to break in a new pair of shoes. They're a really cute pair of platform shoes with a 3.5 inch heel (and I'm pushing 5'6" when I wear them, which is AWESOME.) Anyway, they looked great with my trial suit and I thought that I had gotten adequately adjusted to the extra height on the heel. Apparently NOT. On Friday, I was trotting into the law school to grab my checkbook, and my ankle buckled. This happens on occasion, and usually I can recover without any injury to myself (besides looking stupid, that is.) Not this time. The extra half-inch on my platform was enough to sprain my ankle as I stumbled over the sidewalk. Thankfully, I did NOT fall down, although I probably should have, as I was the dumbass who was trotting around in 3.5 inch heels. I'm not sure why I have such an affinity for platform shoes... probably for the same reason my friend Amanda has an affinity for purses and playing Bingo. (No, she's not 80!) So I've been sporting a slightly sprained ankle for the last couple of days. Does it hurt? A bit. Has it stopped me from wearing the shoes? No.

I think I really may be a dumbass....

posted by The BLS @ 4/18/2006 10:11:00 AM