Are You Scared To Go To Law School After Reading One L?

[kimabidemic]

Everything I've heard about this book is that it will just make me not want to go to law school.

Still, Scott Turow's One L book shows up on all sorts of suggested reading lists for the 1L-to-be.

Anyone read it? Thoughts?

[dratorboufano]

I am just finishing this book. It hasn't scared me away yet It has a lot to do with the study group he joins and it does go into the feelings of anticipation of waiting to be called on in class. There is one professor that probably shouldn't be teaching any more but other than that, its just your basic first year stuff. Go ahead, give it a read. He talks a lot about is emotions during the first year. I'm sure I'll have some of the same. Nice to know I won't be alone.

[vitshesia]

I read One L about 3 months ago and I'm still applying to Law School. If anything, it gave me a glimpse of what to expect, but I'm not afraid. I would suggest you read it, but remember that Scott had the contract to write this book before he entered law school... Take it for what it's worth

[Lalarocaelapy]

Nah, it won't be as bad as One L. I have a professor who's known to be a nightmare in class and he's nothing like Kingsfield. He's a socratic teacher, but he's polite and professional. I actually quite like him.

Now that I've said that, I'm sure I'll be called on tomorrow.

[Larfdoodo]

I read this One L book three months ago and I love the book. He gave me a taste of what law school will be for me or anyone. It didn't scare me to not follow my dreams but the opposite. I was even more eager to attend law school. Enjoy reading the book and best wishes for you and every future law student including myself. See you guys in court in the future(maybe)

[Weseapora]

I read One L when I first started thinking about law school. It is actually a good read and I had a hard time putting it down. Turow takes you through the trials, tribulations, and emotions he experienced in his first year of law school. It seemed exhausting at first, but I feel like I have some idea of what to expect now. I am re-reading it now that I know for sure I am going to law school in the fall. I highly recommend that you take a look at it.