Did They Lie? | Best & Worst 1L Advice

Hey guys welcome back to my channel! As a first generation law student, I’ve learned that navigating the process of getting into and through law school can be daunting. That’s why I created this channel! I hope that my experience on this journey will give transparency on all things law school. Stay tuned for more!

In today’s video I am reflecting on the advice I hear most when starting my first semester of law school. I am using my experience as a base line for whether I found the advice helpful or unhelpful. Some of this may be different for you. I’d love to hear some things you heard below!

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3:16 - You Can’t Prepare for Law School
5:06 - Buy Brand New Textbooks
6:37 - Brief Every Case
8:34 - Read on the Weekend
10:21 - Wait to Outline
12:46 - Don’t Do Law School After 5pm
14:36 - Don’t Talk About Grades
15:51 - Prepare for Exams Not Cold Calls
18:09 - Final Thoughts
18:39 - What Others Thought