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10 Tips for Succeeding in Law School
It’s not half as hard as people make it out to be — but you need the right habits.
I see the posts every day on LinkedIn.
- “It’s like the Paper Chase.”
- “You might not see me for three years.”
- “The cold calls are terrifying.”
- “Exams will be impossible without study groups.”
Law school is coming. Students are worried. You can tell the first-years (“1Ls”) who haven’t been to class yet are psyching themselves out.
The thing is, they’re wrong. Law school is not too bad if you know how to play the game.
I graduated in the top 5% of my class as a Law Review Editor — working during most semesters — while maintaining all my hobbies.
I’m not special. If I can do that, you can too. Pay attention to these 10 tips. You’ll have a head start.
1) Attend Every Class.
The first thing to understand is that law school is basically a big competition.
Depending on where you go to school, your job prospects may not be too appealing if you don’t finish in the top 5 or 10%. Even if you’re going to a top school, more doors will open if you graduate with Honors.
