To Do Before Law School

0L Prep


I know its discouraged, but I'd at least like to get some done. I'd like to check out

1. Getting to Maybe
2. Delaney's Learning Legal Reasoning
3. Delaney's How to do your best on Law School Exams
4. Law School Confidential

From the University's library.

I will also borrow LEEWS from a friend and try to watch that in the next 8 weeks. I'll keep some generic notes, things to remember on here. Otherwise, given both my limited time and desire to maintain my sanity, I'm keeping prep to a minimum.

Part of me almost bought E&Es for Torts and Contracts the other day, since I found out from schmoozing with professors at the accepted students weekend that those would be my two substantial classes (other than legal research, writing and advocacy) this summer. I'm keeping away from that kind of prep. While some preparation may ease my anxiety, these 8 weeks are for relaxing.

There are a few other unrelated things I want to get done as well:

1. Maintain a steady sleep schedule BEFORE school starts---this means limiting those late nights drinking!
2. Continue losing weight: I've heard horror stories about the things 1L does to people's bodies.
3. Establish a workout regimen to be kept during 1L. Exercise keeps you healthy and alert. It'll also be an excellent and needed break from studying once school starts.
4. Finalize subleasing my apartment, and housing options by law school
5. Finish packing for a 1600 mile move (This seems even more stressful than 1L right now)

Remaining Undergrad Matters


I'm having a hard time maintaining focus now that I'm already shifted into the: getting ready for law school mentality. I'm still trying to keep focused so that I don't completely disregard my final exams, but that's getting increasingly harder. I got my Phi Beta Kappa invitation in the mail last week, making the regard for final exams even less pressing. Things to remember to focus on:

1. Set up appointments to speak with and thank faculty members who have made a significant difference in my education and future career.
2. Be prepared for the mock trial tournament. Its in two weeks. This is important
3. Rent cap and gown, send out invitations 
4. Finish final papers in advance of exams