Maximizing 1L Success in Law School
When we started law school, we knew essentially nothing. We ultimately figured it out along the way and graduated towards the top of our class with jobs at top firms, but we always thought there was a true lack of support for students in law school. Unlike studying for the LSAT and Bar Exam where there is a world of resources supporting students, there is a lot of “hide the ball” during law school. Beyond a few course-specific supplements, law students have little to draw on to navigate school and career decisions.
This is therefore not your typical prep book or supplement. We answer the biggest questions we know you have about everything that comes up during 1L ... not just how to prepare for class and outline, but also how to think about 1L summer jobs and extracurricular activities.
We wished we had a knowledgeable lawyer friend who could have guided us through each decision point of law school, so that’s what we are building.
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Table of Contents:
ABOUT THIS BOOK
PART I: PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS IN LAW SCHOOL
PART II: WHY 1L MATTERS
First Things First: What Is The Goal Of Going To Law School?
So What Are Employers Looking For?
What Does This Mean For You During 1L?
PART III: HOW LAW SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT
How Is Law School Structured?
What Are Classes Like?
How Does Grading Work?
How Are Law School Exams Different?
What About Extracurriculars?
What About 1L Summer Jobs?
What Else Should I Keep In Mind Outside Of Classes, Extracurriculars And Getting A Summer Job?
PART IV: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Why (And How) Do I Need To Understand The Big Picture Context Of A Course?
How Do I Read And Brief Cases?
How Do I Outline For Classes?
Should I Use Supplements?
How Do I Approach Practice Exams?
What Do I Need To Know About Writing Exams?
What About My Legal Research & Writing Class?
A Timeline of 1L