Blog 24: Last Presentation Reflection

1) This entire year I researched so many different parts of the American justice system. It's was a lot of information that I didn't think was going to stick with me. I was always worried that at the time of my presentation I'd completely blank out and not know what to say, even with my slides there. I think I'm most proud of the fact that I actually know my topic and that I was able to present without having to feel like I didn't know what I was talking about.

2) If I am being honest I think I deserve an AP. I went up there and presented about the American Justice system. I know my topic and I was able to present a variety of real life scenarios and sources. I believe that I kept it professional, and I was good at speaking in front of everyone. I included the audience as much as possible and in my opinion explained my answers to them pretty good. But what I was worried about was my timing, Once the presentation started I got nervous and started to speed through my slides and I couldn't slow myself down.

This year has been so stressful, and I admit I slacked off a bit. But at the end of the year, I am able to recognize that I did grow through out this year. At the beginning of the year I knew just a little bit about the American Justice system and now it's a complete different story. I up myself out there and met a lot of people that could possibly be future mentors, if I decide to follow a career in the American justice system. In my opinion I think I deserve a P.

3) I think connecting with the audience really worked for me, I was nervous but I was able to include with the audience. I had them participating and they all seemed interested while I was presenting.

4) If I had a time machine, J would go back to my presentation and slap myself because I was going so quickly through my slides and my activity. I would give myself more time to debrief everything a bit more.

5) I think I put my self out there enough to say that I now have connections if I ever choose to be an attorney. though my Mentorship I was able to meet a lot of people who offered to help me if I ever needed anything. Like I went to a mixer that the American Bar association was hosting with my mentor. While I was there I met five judges, and a few other attorneys who were happy to talk to me.