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10 Legally Blonde Quotes To Get You Though Your Law Degree

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Caitlin Via

Aug 30, 2019

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Elle Woods is an icon and a beacon of light in this cruel, cruel world. We need her words of wisdom to keep us going.

*Blasts "Legally Blonde the Musical" soundtrack as I write this*

1. Warner: "You got into Harvard Law?" Elle: "What? Like, it's hard?"

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A classic. Leave it to Elle to be so nonchalant over getting into HARVARD. I strive to be as classy as she is. A true queen.

2. "I feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life. (catcalls) I object!" -- Elle

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Me, coming up for air from writing a case brief.

3. "Paulette, I taught Bruiser to shop online, I think I can handle congress." -- Elle

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Give me this confidence. Also.... how?

Maybe you should switch your focus to Animal Behavior because, wow.

4. "Do you think she woke up one morning and said: I think I'll go to law school today?" -- Professor Callahan

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I mean, yes. But like, so did I. I feel so personally attacked.

5. "Elle, we came to see your trial and look! There’s like a judge and everything… and jury people." -- Serena

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Me, anytime I observe actual court.

6. "I once had to judge a tighty-whitey contest for Lambda Kappa Pi. Trust me, I can handle anything. -- Elle

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Yes queen. Don't worry, law doesn't even compare to judging a tighty-whitey contest.

7. "If I’m going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I’m 30, I’m going to need a boyfriend who’s not such a bonehead.” -- Elle

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You remember she said this in rebuttal to Warner's: "Elle, if I'm gonna be a senator by the time I'm 30, I need to marry a Jackie, not a Marilyn."

TAKE THAT WARNER. You actual piece of poop. You left little miss Elle Woods in the dust and then came crawling back to her when she showed. you. up. Boy, bye.

8. "Except when I dress up as a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated." -- Elle

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Get. Her.

Gotta love a little girl drama. And after all the shade Vivian threw, I was so happy Elle snuck this backhanded comment so nonchalantly in there. It just shows you can be tolerant of crap but still demand respect-- which is a constant reminder that we all need to be like Elle.

9. "If you're going to let one stupid prick ruin your life, you're not the girl I thought you were." -- Professor Stromwell

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Peep Professor McGonagall-- I mean Professor Stromwell. There's going to be jerks all throughout your life and your career. Don't let them make you feel like less of a woman-- or less of a person-- for being your true, authentic self.

10. "You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself." -- Elle

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Cue the tears.

Thank you, Elle. For helping me realize my worth-- not just as a woman in a male-dominated industry-- but as a person who deserves respect, and who can do anything she sets her mind to.

Reese Witherspoon, please reprise your roll in Legally Blonde 3 so Elle can keep showing women just how incredible they are. And because I selfishly want to see another Legally Blonde movie in my lifetime.

See ya in 2020, Elle!

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And through your life.

1. Warner: "You got into Harvard Law?" Elle: "What? Like, it's hard?"

2. "I feel comfortable using legal jargon in everyday life. (catcalls) I object!" -- Elle

3. "Paulette, I taught Bruiser to shop online, I think I can handle congress." -- Elle

4. "Do you think she woke up one morning and said: I think I'll go to law school today?" -- Professor Callahan

5. "Elle, we came to see your trial and look! There’s like a judge and everything… and jury people." -- Serena

6. "I once had to judge a tighty-whitey contest for Lambda Kappa Pi. Trust me, I can handle anything. -- Elle

7. "If I’m going to be a partner in a law firm by the time I’m 30, I’m going to need a boyfriend who’s not such a bonehead.” -- Elle

8. "Except when I dress up as a frigid bitch, I try not to look so constipated." -- Elle

9. "If you're going to let one stupid prick ruin your life, you're not the girl I thought you were." -- Professor Stromwell

10. "You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself." -- Elle

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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