1L Reality Check

Fresh data to understand how well 1L law students are balancing coursework, recruiting, and personal obligations during their first semester

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1L Reality Check: New Data on the First Year of Law School and How Entering Law Students Can Prepare for the Experience.

Access, readiness, and evidence‑based admissions are reshaping the path to law school—and JD‑Next is helping lead that change. Our latest white paper, 1L Reality Check: New Data on the First Year of Law School and How Entering Law Students Can Prepare for the Experience , equips entering 1Ls, pre‑law advisors, and law school administrators with research‑driven insights into the challenges and opportunities of the first year. Thoughtful, data‑grounded, and student‑centered, this report offers a deeper understanding of what students encounter and how institutions can better support them through the most demanding, transformative phase of their legal education.

Download the full analysis to explore key findings, emerging trends, and practical strategies to strengthen student readiness and expand equitable pathways into the profession.

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