Calling TLS Class of 2013! How are you preparing for 1L? Forum

[savagecheater]

Working, learning a new language, and working out.

It'll be an amazing summer, so I'm enjoying it.

[horriblegb]

Working very hard until the middle of July, then moving to my new home, reading and visiting some west coast family. Nothing amazing, but i cannot wait to move and just chill for a month before school starts.

Of course, I have been out of school for a year+ but whatever, I am going to cherish the little bit of free time I have left

[Thirteen]

G2M, PLSII, E&Es, LEEWS (pm me if you wanna get rid of your old discs )

[robin600]

Salsa classes
Learn how to Golf

future networking tools? Lol...seriously, i've only played golf once in my life. If I ever play with future possible employers, I think it will at least make them laugh...

Shit I hope it's not a necessity! Being partially blind means you can't follow things in flight. Ball sports didn't serve me well, therefore I was a gymnast.

As for this summer, I am determined to beat all of the main and sidequests in Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Assasins Creed one and two. I might throw some mass effect in there. Plus reading getting to maybe (already started so I might as well finish)

[NU_Jet55]

As for this summer, I am determined to beat all of the main and sidequests in Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Assasins Creed one and two.

Sounds like an awesome summer.

[CG614]

Let's all make a deal right now that we won't do anything to prepare. Spread the word, I don't want to be reading shit this summer.

Classic prisoners dilemma.

[HazelEyes]

Should I be doing anything to prep? I don't want to be a gunner, but don't want to be unprepared.

[doyleoil]

Should I be doing anything to prep?

step 1: ask, "am i posting [seriously*] in this thread?"

if yes,

step 2: killself, immediately



*needed that little caveat to save me from step 2

[TTTGrad]

The question for these 1Ls should be: How are you preparing for a life with a penurious future?

[SaintClarence27]

The question for these 1Ls should be: How are you preparing for a life with a penurious future?

By not using a thesaurus when I write.

[darkknight2000]

Should I be doing anything to prep? I don't want to be a gunner, but don't want to be unprepared.

As I rising 2L whose just finished enduring 1L year, I would advise anyone not to do any studying the summer before 1L year. Once law school begins, you will be constantly working. Even during breaks, there's always something you're supposed to do (write on competitions for journals, internships, etc). You won't get many opportunities to have a summer where you'll do absolutely nothing, so enjoy it whole you can. Also, studying before 1L year doesn't do a whole lot of good IMO. You're not taking a class by the author of whatever supplement you're reading, you're taking a class from the particular professor you're assigned to. Until you know what his/her expectations are and how he/she wants you to learn the material, you would be wasting your time. If anything, studying now will only increase the chance that you'll burn out before the end of the semester, which is never a good thing.

From my own experience, I did nothing my 1L summer and still did pretty well (top 15% at a T25 school). So in short, just have fun and enjoy the summer. You'll be glad you did later on.

[NU_Jet55]

The question for these 1Ls should be: How are you preparing for a life with a penurious future?

By not using a thesaurus when I write.

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[Locke N. Lawded]

Let's all make a deal right now that we won't do anything to prepare. Spread the word, I don't want to be reading shit this summer.

This is exactly the right attitude! Don't squander your last summer without dealing with law school anxiety and the dire legal market. At least for right now you can live in blissful ignorance.

[Drockman]

Working full time. Drinking a lot. And watching all of the imdb top 250 movies of all time. I should be more than prepared for law school by the end of this routine.

[HazelEyes]

Should I be doing anything to prep?

step 1: ask, "am i posting [seriously*] in this thread?"

if yes,

step 2: killself, immediately



*needed that little caveat to save me from step 2

No need to be snide.

[NU_Jet55]

Should I be doing anything to prep?

Look at the poll. That will tell you what people think is best to do before law school.

CW is to prep a bit if it makes you feel better, but it's by no means necessary.

[SaintClarence27]

Should I be doing anything to prep?

step 1: ask, "am i posting [seriously*] in this thread?"

if yes,

step 2: killself, immediately



*needed that little caveat to save me from step 2

I posted a snide, nonserious remark in this thread to avoid /ing self.

[cutiewiddlebebe]

Have Read:
1. Getting to Maybe (x2)
2. Law School Insider
3. Law School Confidential (x2)
4. Elements of Style
5. A History of American Law
6. LEEWS
7. Learning Legal Reasoning
8. The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
9. The Elements of Legal Style
10. Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning
11. Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student
12. Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text With Exercises
13. Concepts And Case Analysis in the Law of Contracts
14. Civil Procedure Examples & Explan​ations

Will Read:
1. Understanding Criminal Law
2. Constitutional Law: Principles And Policies
3. The Law of Torts: Examples & Explan​ations
4. Understanding Property Law

Exercise:
1. 7 hours/week of cycling
2. 15 miles/week of running

[NU_Jet55]

Have Read:
1. Getting to Maybe (x2)
2. Law School Insider
3. Law School Confidential (x2)
4. Elements of Style
5. A History of American Law
6. LEEWS
7. Learning Legal Reasoning
8. The Redbook: A Manual on Legal Style
9. The Elements of Legal Style
10. Thinking Like a Lawyer: A New Introduction to Legal Reasoning
11. Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student
12. Legal Writing in Plain English: A Text With Exercises
13. Concepts And Case Analysis in the Law of Contracts
14. Civil Procedure Examples & Explan​ations

Will Read:
1. Understanding Criminal Law
2. Constitutional Law: Principles And Policies
3. The Law of Torts: Examples & Explan​ations
4. Understanding Property Law

Exercise:
1. 7 hours/week of cycling
2. 15 miles/week of running

That is disgusting.

[badpixie]

I'm trying to lose a little weight and up my physical stamina over the next couple of months. I will probably spend some time working on my typing, since I'm pretty much a 2-finger typist, and I'll need to up my speed/accuracy if my notes are going to be useful. Other than that, I'll be spending the summer relaxing and spending time with family and friends, since I don't expact to see much of them once classes start.

[cutiewiddlebebe]

That is disgusting.

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[toolfan]

Personal reading: the mote in gods eye (bad ass sci fi), a brief history of time (mr. hawking), Hemingway war novels
working out (got my max bench to 260)
enjoying the sun (will be moving to chicago from florida)
working 40hrs/week
hanging out with family
getting to maybe and some other required readings
edit: forgot my girlfriend - second time today.

@ cutie: wth?

[D Brooks]

That is disgusting.

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Thanks Christ you won't be going to my MVPB.

[dailygrind]

That is disgusting.

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Thanks Christ you won't be going to my MVPB.

+1. I'm sure there are some in every class, but every megagunner I hear going elsewhere is a relief.

[HazelEyes]

That is disgusting.

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Marry me?