The Fast Track to 1L Success
(First Edition)
©2026, 102 pages
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The Fast Track to 1L Success is designed for students transitioning into the rigorous environment of law school, aiming to demystify the law school experience and introduce foundational legal concepts. The book is written for first-year law students, providing guidance on notetaking, case briefing, creating course outlines, and developing effective study strategies.
The content is structured to progress step-by-step through the journey of a law student. It explores topics ranging from the architecture of the American legal system to strategies for exam preparation and success. It covers the use of the Socratic method in classrooms, the significance of case law in synthesizing rules, the process of outlining, and the meaning of wellness. The book includes practical exercises and hypotheticals to bolster comprehension of legal principles and to practice application of the law to various scenarios.
The Fast Track to 1L Success is the ideal textbook companion for a one-week law school pre-orientation or orientation program, but it is also well-suited for first-year legal skills courses, undergraduate pre-law programs, or as a supplement for first-year students to use on their own.
The content is structured to progress step-by-step through the journey of a law student. It explores topics ranging from the architecture of the American legal system to strategies for exam preparation and success. It covers the use of the Socratic method in classrooms, the significance of case law in synthesizing rules, the process of outlining, and the meaning of wellness. The book includes practical exercises and hypotheticals to bolster comprehension of legal principles and to practice application of the law to various scenarios.
The Fast Track to 1L Success is the ideal textbook companion for a one-week law school pre-orientation or orientation program, but it is also well-suited for first-year legal skills courses, undergraduate pre-law programs, or as a supplement for first-year students to use on their own.
Stephanie Desiato is the Associate Director of Academic Success and an adjunct professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she teaches a variety of law school skills courses and works with students to develop law school skills in workshops and on a one-on-one basis. She holds a J.D. from Pace University and a B.S. from Cornell University.
Danielle Kocal is the Director of Academic Auccess and an adjunct professor at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where she teaches courses for both 1L students and 3L students preparing for the bar exam, as well as yoga and meditation classes for Pace students. She holds a J.D. from Pace University and a B.S. from Adelphi University.
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"The Fast Track to 1L Success puts together a wonderful introduction of the essential skills every 1L needs in their first year in a succinct and effective manner. Every 1L should read this book before their first class!"
Stephen Iannacone, Director of Academic Success, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Stephen Iannacone, Director of Academic Success, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
