Law School Confidential (Revised Edition): A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience: By Students, for Students

This book came out after my own law-school years, and I read it in search of books to recommend to undergrad friends who were headed to law school.

I can say this: Everything Miller recommends, and that I DID, worked. everything he recommends, and that I DIDN'T do, I WISH I'd done!

I read this book from cover to cover. It does a really good job of hyping people up for law school, but some of the advice given seems a bit off. I've spoken with numerous law students who have read this book before starting law school, and the common consensus is that following Robert Miller's prescription to the dot is unrealistic.

Moreover, as a U Penn Law grad, Miller's perspective is very uni-polar. Though he has quotes from various "law school confidential mentors," 99.9% of the book is his voice and his voice alone. A lot of the advice on how to befriend people, how to study, etc. is very U Penn specific.

But the book, I'll admit is well worth your money.

I was not very impressed with this book. This is even more true as I continue my legal education. The advice for those thinking of going to law school seemed like common sense. Some of the 1L information was good but a lot does not really apply unless you are going to a school similar to those the 'mentors' attended. Other items that they say will help you get ahead just seem like shortcuts that will probably burn you in the long run.

Most people applying to law school need a reality check. This book is good for that element. Law school is a lot of work, a lot of debt, and a lot of pressure. It is not a golden ticket to a six-figure income.

If you really feel unprepared or just want to know what you are getting yourself into then talk to current law students, young lawyers (the experience has chance from even 10 years ago) and the admissions people at diffferent schools. I would not buy this book again, I'd get it from the library and save the money for other things.

Law School Confidential is a must read for anyone considering law school. It's very helpful when you get there, too. The book is a beacon in the darkness of the first days of class. I consult it on a regular basis.

Wonderful book! Take the time to read it prior to going to law school, or the during your first term... you will be grateful for the many helpful tips.