I am currently in law school/graduate school and am no longer studying Classics. My undergrad degree is in Classical Language. While getting that degree, I also had to take courses in Classical Society. I enjoyed those classes and readings and would like to continue to learn about the period. Those of you who are no longer in school and do not have a job that keeps you involved with your area of study, how do you go about continuing to learn?
I know most people will probably answer "read". I do that, but it seems like when I read for my own pleasure I do not remember as much as I did when it was for a grade.
Any suggestions would be great. I hope I posted this in the right place.
Keep up with the big journals, and go to some of the big conferences. You'll stay up-to-date with the most recent research, and get to keep interacting with people who hold a similar academic interest.
Once you have your JD, there's always the option of (potentially) writing academically on classical law on the side. Additionally, if you have the option for electives, take some on ancient law if they're available to you.
Hope this helps a little. Happy reading!
A few years ago in Seattle there was an unaccredited language academy that taught Latin and Greek for only a couple of hundred a course, instead of the $4gs the UW charged. It was really more like a book club than anything else. I don't know if it's still operating. You might look for something like that. And do try to get on the mailing list of your local Classics department. Talks are usually open to anyone who wants to attend. Another option: there is a local pastor in my town who occasionally sits in on ancient Christianity classes with one of my professors. Not all professors will be cool with that, but it can't hurt to ask if something runs that you're interested in.