Rehearsals and show dates are scheduled to avoid conflicts with major law school events, such as exam periods, to make participating easier on the actors. The group also tries not to cut anyone who auditions for musicals requiring a large chorus, allowing all interested students to get involved. The group members feel the society makes their law school experience more enjoyable overall by creating a sense of community. We re like a big family, Galloway said. Students draw support both from each other and from society alumni, who often continue their involvement after graduating.
Current students share advice on professors and help each other through difficult courses.
The society also provides job networking. Galloway, for instance, found summer jobs the past two years through Gilbert and Sullivan alumni. The connections members make are personal as often as they are academic or professional. Friendships form quickly, and there s even a lot of marriages between people within the society Galloway said. Benefits from Gilbert and Sullivan extend beyond the tight-knit group of members.