LAW SCHOOL DIARIES:decorating my locker, ADHD in law school, dancing in the park + more (S2, EP 2)

[@LeandraYomo]

Sorry for the delay my friends! My editor and I are trying to make my videos more accessible as per request to everyone by adding captions. I still haven't figured out how to make it so they can be taken away if you don't want caption so sorry to those who hate it. We'll get it together by the next video! Hope you're happy today!

[@nkolika3723]

Fun fact --- ADHD is severely undiagnosed specifically for black women/young girls!! So I am glad you shared and put this out there. And Maybe it may help people in the future😊

[@fizz3130]

thank you for being open about your adhd in school. i’m a senior in high school, and after doing a lot of research and monitoring myself, i am confident that i have adhd and need to get diagnosed. in college, i want to get my doctorate in psychology to help girls like you and i impacted by adhd and other neurological disorders get diagnosed quicker, especially black girls like us who have the lowest rate of diagnosis. thank you for sharing your experiences. i identify with you a lot.

[@edithamoafoa-smart448]

Omg thanks for speaking on going through law school with ADHD... and as a black woman. I’ve wondered about this so much lately and really appreciate you for sharing!

[@LeandraYomo]

thank you for watching ❤️

[@marinaxx5539]

Girl, I haven't even watched the video yet but I need to tell you: I'm in the biggest motivation lump tonight, feel like I will never achieve anything and everyone around me is getting their bachelor's degree and going into work life. Law school here takes so long and sometimes it feels endless. But now I will go to sleep to get up bright and early tomorrow, watch your video while I drink my coffee and them I'm gonna tackle the pile of work on my desk. Thank you so much for making these videos! I love them! Thanks for your energy and everything. You don't know how much this impacts people's lives - especially my mood right now ♥️

[@blumachine]

You’ve got this! 💓

[@LeandraYomo]

hi marina! thank you so much for watching and please remember not to be so hard on yourself. I was just in a motivation slump myself this past weekend and I found that treating myself with extra kindness and not putting unnecessary pressure on my need to perform and be that super motivated/productive machine got me out of it. creating daily to do lists and checking off things one at a time has helped me tremendously. you've got this ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@divineprudence5439]

As a fellow law student who has adhd as well I wanted to say thank you. I was having a really bad time with my adhd, I recently found out I have it so I was contemplating whether I continue with my degree or not... Your video put a smile on my 😔 face, again thank you.

[@Ampharion]

Thank you sooo much for the captions!!! Its great to see YTers who make an effort to include all types of audiences. (: (also, sorry for the unsolicited advice, but I've seen other people use dark yellow as a caption color for videos because it can be easier to see than just black or just white, I personally find yellow really easy to read and it can also look more ~aesthetic~ lol, but not everyone has the same needs for text accessibility tho)

[@LeandraYomo]

I can definitely try that! thank you for the advice!

[@melliethemortician]

I definitely understood about wanting to see more black people around and having black friends. I lived in LA and my whole life ive gone to 'white' schools(I graduated from Fairfax) where it was more so "I can count the amount of black people on one hand" and it affected me alot growing up. It took me a while to realize I was still black because of how little black people, culture, heritage I knew. My friends at the time mocked it alot jokingly saying im not a real black person or that i was 'one of them' instead and now at 22 its my first time being at a college where there are so many black people and its like wow this is what ive been missing! THIS is what i needed!

[@LeandraYomo]

Ive been called an Oreo almost all my life and at one point before I knew better, I thought it was a compliment. I never understood the real importance of being surrounded and loved by people who look like you until now

[@corrinnejean2899]

I’m on a pre-med track and I also have adhd, first gen American. I waited until my junior year to get medicated and a diagnosis Bc I didn’t even consider it for myself. When I talked to my doctor and talked about everything I was feeling and how I was using adaptations to make due, she basically just stared at me and said “wow”. I thought it was normal. All this to say, get help if you need it please! I will be the butt of all the druggie jokes if you need me to be so that you feel confident to get help. It’s changed my life and I don’t have to work at 200% to survive. It’s not cheating, it’s getting the same starting line.

[@beverlylee-thompson5417]

Thank you for sharing about her diagnosis. My daughter, who is a 1L, was also diagnosed in her senior year of undergrad. Medication saved her academic career as I’m sure it did for you. Sharing helps so many to understand that there help and a life

[@LeandraYomo]

I am glad not helped her! Its definitely important to talk openly about thins kind of stuff so others are aware that its possible to be successful ❤️

[@choliesnotes]

absolutely love that you included captions!

[@SKhan-2926]

As a struggling 1L with ADD, could you please talk about how you manage to get through your readings? Or just studying in general?

[@aalegalfocus]

Thank you for telling us about ADHD and your experiences with the medication. Hope your dr. can help you find the best solution. It's wonderful to see the Duke campus in your vlogs, because I spent a couple of summers there and worked near east campus for a while!

[@zamo_shangase]

I’m loving this for you. You are loving most of your classes. GET IT

[@chimere4274]

Nah your 1L videos inspired me to get more serious with school. You always seemed so studious so I'm like I need to be going as hard as Leandra!

[@alisonwonderland9469]

Let me just say, I saw this video pop up on my home recommended page and within the first minute of this video I was shocked😂 I'm currently an undergrad double majoring in English and Poli Sci and I told my friends yesterday YESTERDAY!! I wanted to go to Duke law so as for you showing up in my feed I am going to take this as a sign from the universe😜

[@LeandraYomo]

The universe is always listening welcome!!

[@Moss_girl]

Thank you for sharing about your ADHD! I'm a 1L with diagnosed ADHD currently taking medication. Vyvanse works wonders for me, along with taking Magnesium and L-Tyrosine supplements. I would definitely look into taking supplements if medication doesn't work for you :)

[@LeandraYomo]

Just screenshotted this! I was just thinking about vitamins to take!

[@imandelsol7300]

Periodt!!!! "you have ever right to get the help you need." love that part.

[@nabilaazzahra6561]

thank you so much for adding captions since eng is not my first language its easier for me to fully understand what you are saying, have a nice day Leandra!

[@LeandraYomo]

I'm so glad they are helpful to you and honestly so sorry I didn't think about including them before. Thank you for watching!

[@Dveyoni]

Thank you for sharing about ADHD and law school. I’ve been thinking about applying but the idea of going to law school with ADHD (recently-ish diagnosed) scares me especially being an older student (I’ve already done under grad and grad school). Also, if you haven’t talked to your doctor about non stimulant medications they might be a route that could help too. Thank you again for sharing your experience!

[@eleanor1725]

I'm at Durham uni (uk) n its so nice seeing students talk about their adhd n doing uni w it !! Lov ur channel 💗

[@emilyletoski2106]

I’ve been diagnosed with anxiety, so I’ve been debating on whether I should ask for an accommodation for the LSAT. Your advice did help me.

[@onomeoyiborhoro9723]

You talking about ADHD made me feel seen and valid 🥰 I was watching your video as I was writing some of my professors for accommodations b/c I’m so behind 🥺

[@charleswilson9422]

I love the way how you work hard keep pushing forward

[@LeandraYomo]

Thank you 💕

[@SaraCarbaugh]

I just got diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and I've been so worried about how hard something like law school would be for me. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with the medication and what struggles you are seeing. Have you noticed a difference in how you study now that you know you have ADHD? I'm wondering if there's a good plan of attack I could work on before I start studying for the LSAT hard core (which is terrifying... LOL).

[@LeandraYomo]

I think the main difference is that I don’t bully myself because of my adhd tendencies because before I use to think I was just not disciplined enough. I also love the pomodoro method and to do lists as a way to keep me on track. The medication definitely helps too!

[@ashleighsprings9732]

Dude! Totally get the stigma around ADHD but don’t let stop you from getting the help YOU need. People will always talk and as long as you and professors know that you aren’t cheating, then you should 100% take the accommodations

[@ashleyodaliz9630]

I love that you’ve gone all out with the locker I would probably do the same

[@SaturnsDaughter_]

The locker was so damn cute omg 🥹🥹

[@nomsgcabashe8723]

Literally been waiting for your videos, they make my week better ❤️❤️❤️

[@LeandraYomo]

Glad you like them love❤️ !

[@andreaestrada6228]

You're vlogs actually motivate me to be productive Thanks!!

[@LegitShay]

I love your videos! It always makes me more motivated to get my life together and appreciate life!

[@LeandraYomo]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@josesfrankndubishi]

i'm new here and im hooked ALREADY!!!🥰

[@zamo_shangase]

Zweli is actually a South African name so I’m super amped rn 🇿🇦

[@LeandraYomo]

not me going back there at least once a week so the nice older black lady there can call me baby lol its my new fav place

[@Tali815]

this video is a vibeee

[@LeandraYomo]

Thank you 💕💕

[@jordynhunter1302]

not me as a freshman in highschool getting inspiration to become a lawyer from you ( I’ve wanted to become a lawyer ever since 7th grade )

[@gemalopez6885]

Thank you for sharing that you have ADHD. Many discover they have this until Grad School. Good thing you found out in the beginning of Law school. I'm assuming that you have accommodations to aid you in completing a 3 hour exam. If didn't either way your medication and the fact that your self aware of it is so much helpful for you. Imagine if you didn't know or discovered it, you would probably would have failed your finals.

[@LeandraYomo]

you're so right Gema! I know in undergrad I used to be so hard on myself before I knew because I just thought I was lazy or scatterbrained and felt really bad that I couldn't seem to discipline myself like other. Being self aware is and getting my diagnosis was incredibly relieving

[@DaniTv310]

I work in Irvine . It’s rare, but exciting to see another black person out here.

[@DaniTv310]

*Black

[@LeandraYomo]

it's like seeing a rare unicorn unfortunately haha

[@LeandraYomo]

maybe I'll see you there!!

[@yardiebarbie5106]

Kudos to you!!

[@zamo_shangase]

Also loving the subtitles

[@cottoncandyhairchannel]

Zweli is a South African name. Gift from God

[@sarahm5860]

Hi! I’m not sure if you spoke about this in other videos. but if it was ever a concern to you could you talk about financing law school?

[@zamo_shangase]

So excited for a new video 😁😁

[@chimere4274]

You're not a lawyer if you don't lie! Good luck with school. I love watching your videos

[@Emma-jy2ue]

hii!! what’s the intro song

[@sunrae8764]

I think it’s so interesting that you love negotiation and I just CAN’T with ADR methods.

[@haydie5144]

someone probably asked you this but where is your shirt from? the one in the thumbnail also i love your content sm!

[@LeandraYomo]

On Amazon! My Amazon shop is in the description!

[@haydie5144]

@@LeandraYomo THANK YOUUUU

[@blossombassey3863]

I LIVE FOR YOUR UPLOADS

[@LeandraYomo]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@flawlesly8502]

I honestly think I’ll start Hello Fresh hahah #lazystudent 😹

[@LeandraYomo]

I actually love it! I got my second box on Monday and my life is so much easier!

[@AK-yf6fv]

she talks about adhd at 15:49

[@leahbarteldes3741]

if you're getting tested every week, does that mean you're not vaccinated?

[@LeandraYomo]

Duke requires everyone to be vaccinated to be on campus but they monitor us through testing every week to stay on top of infections just to be safe!

[@leahbarteldes3741]

@@LeandraYomo ahh that totally makes sense. thanks for responding and good luck with rest of 2L

[@jordynhunter1302]

not me as a freshman in highschool getting inspiration to become a lawyer from you ( I’ve wanted to become a lawyer ever since 7th grade )