Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, we're discussing our top 10 things to consider when getting ready for your first year of law school.

In this episode we discuss:

• Organizing your schedule and study routine
• What to read the summer before law school?
• Thinking ahead to exam time
• Managing your finances effectively
• Planning time with friends and family during your first year of law school
• Preparing the technology you'll need for studying
• And more!

Resources:

• Start Law School Right! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
• Podcast Episode 88: Self-Care Tips for Keeping Your Mojo in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-88-self-care-tips-for-keeping-your-mojo-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 104: Law School Essentials – What to Buy (And Not to Buy) Beforehand) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-104-law-school-essentials-what-to-buy-and-not-to-buy-beforehand/)
• Podcast Episode 158: What to Wear (And Not to Wear) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-158-what-to-wear-and-not-to-wear/)
• Podcast Episode 193: Books to Read Before Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-193-books-to-read-before-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 208: Using Technology Effectively in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-208-using-technology-effectively-in-law-school/)
• Podcast Episode 383: Talking About Money with Jesse Mecham, Founder of You Need A Budget (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-383-talking-about-money-with-jesse-mecham-founder-of-you-need-a-budget/)
• Podcast Episode 436: Improving Executive Functioning Skills as a Law Student (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-436-improving-executive-functioning-skills-as-a-law-student/)
• Podcast Episode 445: Best Practices for Getting Accommodations in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-445-best-practices-for-getting-accommodations-in-law-school/)
• reMarkable (https://remarkable.com/)
• It's Time to Have That Talk with Your Family (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/its-time-to-have-that-talk-with-your-family/)
• How to Set a Law School Study Schedule (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-set-a-law-school-study-schedule/)
• Different Types of Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-exam-prep-101/different-types-of-law-school-exams/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-454-top-10-tips-for-getting-ready-for-your-1l-year/)

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Alison & Lee