Law school can be tough – just ask any 1L who has had to go two days without sleep to prepare for next week’s exam.
What can make negotiating the jungle that is law school even more difficult is inadequate preparation or the wrong tools in your arsenal. The books listed below will help you navigate the complexities of school and how to balance high grades with a social life without losing your sanity:
First Steps: Admission Guidelines:
1. How to get into great law schools
One of the best books out there on mastering all aspects of a law school, from the personal statement to the LSAT to choosing which college might be best for your needs and skill set.
2. Law School Confidential
A book that has been called a “must have for anyone considering or attending law school”, Law School Confidential is one of the best books for getting acquainted with the law school lifestyle. His conversational and candid style has made him very popular with law students over the years. A must read.
Enter: Essential LSAT Prep Books and Personal Statement:
1. The Official LSAT 51 Preparation Test
As the title says, this is the official LSAT prep test book presented by the Law School Admissions Council, making it an essential part of your library. Presents actual evidence from previous years.
2. The next 10 official and real LSAT prep tests
One of the best books to help you prepare for the LSAT, unlike other books, it features actual tests from previous years. Completing this book will make you feel like a champion when it comes to the LSAT.
3. PowerScore Logic Games Bible
A great guide to what is probably the most difficult section of the LSAT: the logic games. Mastering this book will raise your score several points.
4. How to write a winning personal statement
The highlights of this book are the actual essays by admissions directors from top schools like Harvard Law, Yale Law, Univ. of Michigan Law, etc. Aside from this, it also features lots of tips on how to write the perfect personal statement.
Once You Are In: Guidelines for Success in School
1. Law School Confidential
We are forced to include this book in both this and previous lists. The advice he provides is useful for those who are thinking about applying to study law, as well as for those who already are. A must read and entertaining.
2. Law School Insider: The Comprehensive 21st Century Guide to Success in Admissions, Classes, Law Review, Bar Exams, and Job Searches.
A thorough, high-quality book that, as the title implies, deals comprehensively with admissions, classes, law review, bar exams, and job hunting. A strong book that will make school so much easier.
There you have it: a comprehensive list of essential books in a law student’s library.