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==Study Aids==
==Study Aids==
* [http://www.cali.org CALI]
* [http://www.cali.org CALI]
* [http://www.inlawschool.com InLawSchool.com - Learn How to Excel in Law School]


==Books on 1L experience==
==Books on 1L experience==
===The Paper Chase===
===The Paper Chase===
===One L : The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School===
===One L : The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School===

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Introduction

1L is how lawyers and law students informally refer to the first year of the law school education. Law school education (full time) in the United States is typically 3 years. The first year courses are typically: /Contracts/, /Torts/, /Property (Real)/, civil procedure, criminal law, real property, and legal writing.

Topics Covered

Case Law Method

Learn the Casebook Method and How to Succeed In Law School

Books on Suceeding in Law School

Study Aids

Books on 1L experience

The Paper Chase

One L : The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School