How to Get Straight A's in Law School

The first year of law school is the most rigorous and usually the most important because many employers only see those grades. So, how do you make sure you perform well during your 1L year (and beyond) and set up your legal career for success? Let's talk about it.

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TOC:

0:17: Why grades in 1L matter disproportionately
1:30: Class
2:20: Briefing Cases
3:45: Exam prep - Outlining
6:11: Study groups, past exams
7:10: Typing speed, word-limited exams

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[julianinlaw]

For reference on each year of studying, I studied probably 80hrs a week 1L, 30 hrs a week 2L, 5 hrs a week 3L (if that lol)

[cgasu]

You are spot on about study groups. I am an older 1L, they don’t work for me. I found that law school wore me out towards the end of the 1st semester (I’m 60). I like to re-read my quizzes. In addition I found that practicing writing legal analysis was very helpful for me, especially going into finals. I feel I have a better understanding. Thanks again, you have a great story.

[ThelakelifeGroup]

Thanks Julian. I just started following you now. I’m a 55-year-old guy, most of my life has been in the construction industry, family growing up was in law(dad was a policeman, mom worked for police records), and to be quite honest with you wasn’t too interested in law-enforcement. Be coming an attorney has always been dream of mine as a kid, cause I truly believed in it. From when law first started, the way it changes constantly. I didn’t graduate high school, and took ownership of that by going back to school of September of this year. I know my age is going to be an uphill battle, but I’m pretty bounty determined to spend the years getting my degree. These videos are very informative and I really appreciate it dude. Please keep up your contact! If you have any advice for older men getting into law, maybe you can make a video.

[TalkCafeTV]

Thanks! I’m just starting my 1L. This info is vital. Your hair, skin, and suit is 🔥.

[nakyshiafralin]

Currently in the Barbri law preview, this is about exactly what they said. Great advice for people!

[thems.harrisshow]

I start Law school in August. I keep seeing videos about the importance on doing outlines. I am going to review and study how to do an outline before school starts so I can have an example. I may have a few prepared as an example of how o structure them. I have never heard of an "attack outline" though. Thankyou for this video.

[Sonwabise]

I don't usually comment on videos, but I wanna say you are the best bro. I wish I had come across your page in my first year of law school. I'm doing my third year which is 3 out of 4 year undergrad law degree in South Africa. I have a dream of going to Harvard for my master's degree. Thanks for these tips - no one explains best as you do!

[redvelvetsprinkles]

You are the best content creator when it comes to law school tips and advice!!! I appreciate you sooo much 💕💕 may you please make a future video on legal research and writing (or maybe even some basic terminology to know like what even is the blue book or nexislexis or west law lol)

[robgrune]

the world owes Julian a debt of gratitude for this video. well done!

[EMa-uzrg]

Thanks a lot Julian. I just got enrolled in an LLM in the UK after studying law in France and passing the bar exam in another civil law country, and it's really difficult for me to understand how it works here. Your video helped me a lot.

[Joshokitty]

Incredible video! Thank you so much. I'm hoping to apply this fall so this video was really helpful at getting at what I should be expecting!

[ianattle]

1L content I am looking forward to after undergrad in three years, with the exception of contracts.

Contracts suck.

Everything else will be so fun :)

[bienvenidopancipanci]

Could you make a video of how your schedule looked like your 1L year from classes, to studying, and whenever you would take rests? Your video was extremely helpful thank you so much.

[SerialCommenterc]

I am from bangladesh and my LLB classes will start in a few months, inshallah ... Love videos like this ❤

[iStorm-myfp]

Oh and tgank you for looking so presentable while giving us the run down from a top student

[msetyliao]

Hey Julian, thank you so much! This is probably the best law school tip video I’ve ever seen!
Could you make some videos about how to ace legal research and writing?
Also, it’d great if you can do more reaction videos (to Suits, Partner Track, Billions, Industry, etc.).
Take care and keep up with the great work.

[uchiuchi]

Thanks man, Law school has been killing me since my 3rd but not final year of a 4-year law program 😵

[The_Dapper_Millennial]

Thanks for this video.

I’m 30 and going back to school to become a lawyer.

Seek and you will find…

[gerardjean-baptiste]

Valuable insight! Your explanations are thorough and easy to consume. Your insight and advice relieved much of my anxieties. I’m a non-traditional student pursuing law school in my 30s. I’m currently preparing for the LSAT. Thanks so much Julian. Looking forward to more of your content. And best of luck to you with all of your endeavors!!!

[iStorm-myfp]

And how exactly did you spend thhose 80 hours a week studying? If 7 days thats apprx 11.5 a day, 6 = 13.5.... And assuming you slept 6 hours a day, 1 hour for commute, 1 hour to get ready (im a girl lol) thats close to 20 hours taken up in your day.