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Summary: The TRUTH about Harvard Law
Review: For anyone considering attending Harvard Law School, or any other law school for that matter, do not let Turow's 1L intimidate you. I'm currently a 1L at Harvard Law, and Turow's account of life here is not completely accurate. Most people I've met are not like the jerks he knew, nor is the quality of life anywhere close to how he portrays it. The consensus among 1L's here is that times have changed, and more importantly, that Turow was a paranoid wimp while in law school. The opportunities and advantages of attending Harvard far outweigh the little inconvenieces that Turow encountered, like not seeing his wife for a couple of hours. If you've seen The Paper Chase, lump it together with 1L and cast them aside, for Harvard is not the monster it's portrayed to be.
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Summary: An inspirational book that is an excellent read for students
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and have read it several times. I usually read it at the beginning of the school year to inspire me to work hard. Turow has written an excellent account of his experience at Harvard Law. You live everyday with Scott Turow the student. He gives you a real feel of what it was like in 1975 as a One L. It is great book for pre-law students, college students and others. A must read.
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Summary: Accurate reflection of a first year at Harvard Law School
Review: I was recommended this book as 'background' reading for a recent visit to Boston. I didn't start reading it 'til I returned and I didn't miss much. The autobiographical nature of the narrative revolved around his own first year at the Law School. He avoided almost any references to Boston (or Cambridge) and to his family - especially his wife. He showed his aptitude to prose. This was interesting as it was written contemperaneously ie many years before "Presumed Innocent". Summary - essential reading for students considering law school anywhere
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Summary: Entertaining & Instructive : A MUST READ FOR ALL PRE-LAW
Review: Turow writes candidly about his first year experience at Harvard Law, warning us of the travails of law shcool yet inspiring us with the insight such an experience brings. He is glib and perceptive, clearly expressing the many intricate, bitter-sweet moments of being a "One L." Turow's book is a magical blend of entertainment, instruction, inspiration, and conciliation. I fervently recommend this book, especially to anyone planning to attend law school (like myself).
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Summary: a must summer read before entering law school
Review: turow addressed all my feelings of inadequacy and fear before i ever stepped into the classroom. his light writting style makes for a quick read which makes this a perfect summer read for the busy summer prior to entering law school
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Summary: A look into the inner workings of Harvard Law School
Review: "One L" is a must read for anyone who has ever thought of going to law school. The book takes place at America's oldest and most exclusive law school, Harvard. "One L" recounts the tough first year of law school and the unending quest for the top grades, a seat on the Law Review, and of course, the top jobs. This is a great book and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Turow's warped view of law school
Review: Before I tear into Turow, I have to admit that a lot of his perceptions of first year laaw school are close to the mark. He also captures well some of the hysteria that goes on during the first year. That said, you can't take his personal reactions to the law school too seriously. After my first year I realized that Turow was a little weasel and a geek--most people don't act the way he does in school.So take this book with more than a grain of salt, but don't let it freak you out.
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Summary: A Must Read for the Prospective Law Student!
Review: If you are considering going to law school, you should pick this book up before you make your decision. It will make you laugh at times, but also has the capacity to make you analyze your own abilities and desire to succeed. It gives you an inside look at the emotional rollercoaster you jump on when you enter law school. It's even a good read if you have already "been there, done that". If you are into books about lawyers and the legal mumbo-jumbo, you might get a kick out of the trials and tribulations of a soon-to-be lawyer. I highly recommend it for pre-law students, law students(not that you would have time to read it), lawyers, and any wanna-be's out there.
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Summary: One-L.. I had to read it twice
Review: I read this book for the first time during my first year of law school. Some of my friends warned me not to read it because they thought it might cause me to pack my things and leave quickly. Fortunately it did not cause me to flee, and I am now in my second year. I liked the personal accounts of the classes, group sessions, and egos that he confronted at the law school. I noticed many similarities in our experiences, but every time I became a little discouraged about my situation, I looked at that book perched on my shelf and thought, "well, it could always be worse." I liked being able to relate to the good, bad, and unique occurrences that can only be found in a law school. I would recommend this book to anyone who has survived law school or is enduring law school now. I would also recommend it to anyone who is a friend, parent, or relative of a person who is attending law school, so that they can have some understanding of what we go through.
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Summary: Law school paradise
Review: Going to law school? If the terrors of the socratic method, and the other horrors of the school sound wonderful because they're terrifying and horrible, then, and only then should you consider becoming a lawyer
And don't mind wjc down there, he's just bitter he could not hack it in law school.
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