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The ABCs of Law School: Diary of a First Year Student
Law school has a way of making everyone feel like they missed the orientation.
In The ABCs of Law School: Diary of a First Year Student, Teresa Power, J.D., takes you inside her first year and shares the lessons she wishes she had known sooner. Get a candid look at what to expect, along with practical advice for preparing for class, studying for exams, and managing stress.
From admissions to the realities of 1L, this is a guide for students who want to walk in with their eyes open and a plan in hand.
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Coming soon: The ABCs of Law School Workbook, a companion to help you put what you learn into practice.
Why I Wrote The ABCs of Law School
I dreamed of becoming an attorney, but my first year of law school was nothing like I imagined. I had to learn how to prepare for class, study effectively, and handle the pressure. Yoga helped me find moments to pause, focus, and keep going.
After practicing law, I became an author and yoga teacher. Years later, I returned to the manuscript I had started for the students following in my footsteps. I wrote The ABCs of Law School to share the guidance I wish I’d had during my first year.
“Teresa Power does an outstanding job capturing the important basics of the first-year law school experience, and communicating them in a very clear and engaging way. You will be very pleased [with] this superb law school primer, and feel that you have a ‘leg up’ as you embark on a very challenging but rewarding adventure.”
“Genuinely honest and insightful, The ABCs of Law School is a must for anyone navigating the murky waters of 1L. Move aside daunting treatises and classroom intimidation, the ABCs straightforward approach to make your 1L experience a breeze and classmates enviable!”
“The ABCs of Law School is the only resource I’ve found that provides a truly comprehensive picture of law school, carefully detailing everything from the application process to essential study habits and the first year’s course material. Thanks to Teresa’s book, I’m now equipped with a basic understanding of torts, civil procedure, legal research, and how vital my personal health is to my academic success. There is no better resource for prospective law students.”
Here are just some of the prestigious law schools and universities that have The ABCs of Law School in their collections
- Duke University Law School
- Gonzaga Law School
- Harvard Law School
- Harvard University
- New York University Law School
- Ohio State University Law School
- Pennsylvania State University
- Pepperdine University Law School
- Tulane University Law School
- University of Chicago Library
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School
Online Course
In just 1 week, you'll gain the essential knowledge, study strategies, and confidence you need to navigate law school with ease. We've condensed the most crucial information into bite-sized lessons that fit your busy schedule.
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Attendees at Teresa’s events walk away feeling more confident, less stressed, better prepared, and armed with secret tips and tricks to get the most out of law school.
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