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@u/Smooth_Swordfish32382 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

moved to new city for law school

feel isolated and lonely, missing old life

What I wish I knew
being in law school isn't for me
Law School2l Year
@u/birdman-8813 months ago · 1 year in after
2/10
Settled

expected law school experience

Experienced immature behavior from classmates, similar to high school

What I wish I knew
Maturity doesn't necessarily increase with age
Law SchoolImmature Classmates
@u/Less-Performance-5154 months ago · 1L year after
2/10
Settled

learn to teach law on exams

I didn't realize how much I needed to know law on exams

What I wish I knew
familiarity with material is key to success
Law SchoolExam Prep
@u/Terrible-Writing97914 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

law school career choice

Big firm wound down quickly, classmates affected

What I wish I knew
Job market was unstable
Law SchoolCareer
@u/Your_Average_Pickle4 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Write exams in narrative format

I got hammered on exams for not using IRAC format

What I wish I knew
IRAC format is preferred by professors
Law SchoolExam Writing
@u/Available-Feed43324 months ago · next semester after
1/10
Settled

prefer rule-oriented courses

enjoyed civil procedure and federal income tax

What I wish I knew
more courses like LSAT logic games
Law SchoolCourse Preferences
@u/dreamer420175 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

started law school at 27

found success with older classmates

What I wish I knew
asked for help earlier
Law SchoolMidterms
@u/silvermoonhaze5 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

law school is too stressful

daily information overload and competition with peers

What I wish I knew
it's not worth the stress
Law SchoolAcademic Pressure
@u/Winter-Government7556 months ago · semester so far after
6/10
Regret

questioning law school value

seeing classmates cut corners for biglaw

What I wish I knew
authenticity of classmates' intentions
Law School1l Experience
@u/OkRepresentative9576 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

prioritize sleep

sleeping 8 hours improved mood and productivity

What I wish I knew
sleep is key to law school success
Law SchoolSleep