Neal sits down with Moe Matabbar, a first year student at Tulane Law School, for a conversation about what 1L really feels like from the inside.

They talk about getting cold called for 30 minutes in the very first class, the reality of the Socratic method, and whether law school is actually as competitive as people say. Moe shares how focusing on grades first semester caused him to miss part of the hiring window, and why that pressure is weighing on many 1Ls right now.

They also discuss first generation uncertainty, changing hiring cycles, technology in legal research, and why relationships inside law school can make or break the experience.

If you are in law school, mentoring someone who is, or thinking about applying, this episode offers a grounded look at what matters and what does not.

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