It is likely that during the first few months of law school you will be inundated with advice. I have found that professors, upperclassmen and practicing attorneys are generally eager to share their insights. Although every recommendation you receive is well-meaning, in a cacophony of suggestions you might find yourself feeling a little lost.

So, as an introductory note (and in the true fashion of a future attorney), I offer a disclaimer: Take my advice and the advice you receive during your time in law school with a grain of salt. The best way to go about preparing for law school is to take it all in and then adapt recommendations so that they work for you.

Organization is half the battle. Some people thrive under spontaneous conditions, but those people are probably not law students. Law school demands that you carefully plan how you spend your days. As an English and political science major, I was able to procrastinate until shortly before an assignment was due. Unfortunately, this method just does not work in law school. In most first-year courses, your entire grade is dependent on one cumulative final exam. There is far too much information to cram in a couple of days or even weeks of studying. For the consummate procrastinator, this may seem daunting, but success is entirely possible with advanced preparation.