Basic information regarding the Academy

 

The accommodations at the academy are VERY nice. The rooms are very similar to that of a small new motel six. There is cable TV and approximately 40 channels to choose from. The rooms are 1 man rooms with a bathroom/shower that is shared with another room. The bed is actually comfortable though it is a tad bit too short for tall guys.

Maid service comes in Mon-Fri to distribute new towels, pick up the old ones and do a quick clean up job of the room, bed and the bathroom. The AC and Heaters work well. There is a phone in each room. Local calls are free and you can receive long distance calls to your room. There is an ironing board and an iron in each room.

The food is actually very good and it is FREE. Kind of like a Furr's cafeteria, Luby's or Hometown buffet as far as the meals. I actually wouldn't be amazed if people gain weight their first week there, until their first full out PT day in which everyone realized they are way out of shape and begin eating healthy.

Classroom facilities are very impressive. Some are extremely professional in appearance and very well equipped and some are of the "portable" variety, but still very decent.

Instructors are all very professional and unlike many of the other academies I or people I know of have attended they are pushing for each and every person in the class to succeed, this in and of itself is a great asset to any BP hopefuls.

PT is HARD. plain and simple even if you are in good or great shape you will still find it HARD. Don't expect the academy to get you in shape, you have to be in good shape to even hang in there in the beginning. You are provided with all the PT gear/clothing you will need with the exception of running shoes (I HIGHLY suggest you get a great pair).

Court shoes are NOT needed.

For the time being it appears that they are allowing POV's to be brought in. However, as a matter of simple respect I urge everyone to first run this idea through their law instructors as well as first get approval to leave and go pick up your vehicle once you are here.

The computer facilities are more than adequate and are located right next to the dormitories. One can either print out documents, work on assignments or surf the web. It is not difficult to get a workstation as it does not fill up to capacity at all. Many have stated they have problems accessing yahoo and hotmail email accounts from there.

Laundry facilities are free, no need to bring any quarters. But I am sure they will be very busy once there is more than just 3-4 classes there.

Exercise facilities are top notch, even though after your first few PT sessions, it is doubtful you will be able to even move due to being so sore, let alone try to get a work out in there.

Artesia, is a small town. The K-mart has almost anything you might really need. They have a Hastings in which you can get magazines, coffee, CD's, DVD's or even go and study. The shuttle there works much like a Taxi (but is FREE) The driver will pretty much drive you to where you ask in town and pick you up where he dropped you off.