Hi, I’m Lee Burgess, one of the creators of the Law School Toolbox. If you’re starting law school, you’ve come to the right place! Law school is exciting, and a bit intimidating for most people, at least at the beginning. While we don’t recommend stressing out over things needlessly, a little advance preparation never hurt anyone, right?
Read on for our best advice for incoming law students. You might also be interested in our flagship Start Law School Right course or some law school tutoring, to ensure you’re academically ready to go!
Advice for Incoming Law Students
Not sure what to do the summer before law school or how to job hunt as a 1L? We’ve got answers to all your pressing problems!
The Summer Before Law School
What to Do the Summer Before Law School
Use your summer wisely, and avoid lots of stress later!
Getting Ready to Start
Are You Ready to Start Law School?
Make sure you’re ready for Orientation and the first weeks of classes.
- Getting Mentally and Practically Prepared for Law School
- Law School Orientation
- Surviving the First Weeks of Law School
- The People You’ll Meet in Law School
- Advice for Families and Friends of New Law Students
- Self-Care in Law School
Practical Advice for New Law Students
Practical Advice for New Law Students
From academics to jobs, you’ll find everything you need here for a successful first semester.
- Academics Basics for New Law Students
- Professionalism in Law School
- Dos and Don’ts for 1Ls
- Apps for Law School Success
- Job Hunting as a 1L
Best of luck in law school!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
