Starting law school is an equally thrilling and terrifying experience. These are a few common fears, and simple solutions to get over them.

1. C O N Q U E R Y O U R “ F I R S T
Y E A R O F L A W S C H O O L ”
F E A R S

2. Law school has the reputation for being one of the most
difficult tasks one can take on.
Of course, this creates relentless fears about starting your
law program.
This is a summary of the most common law school fears
and ways to get over them.
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3. C H O O S I N G
Y O U R C O U R S E S
• The idea of picking your
courses for law school will
feel incredibly intimidating
• Don’t let the fear of failing
a course prevent you from
taking it
• The courses you are most
scared of are the courses
where you’ll learn the most

4. E X A M S
• Going blank on an exam will
happen at least once; the fear
of failure can be overwhelming
• Your professors are not out to
destroy you; they want you to
succeed
• Tips:
• RELAX. Breathe.
• Take the time to write out all
of your thoughts. Then go
back and edit.

5. P U B L I C
S P E A K I N G
• It’s normal to be terrified of
speaking in front of your peers
& teachers
• But, when your teacher calls on
you in class, remember they are
prepping you for the high
pressure of the court room
• Use those opportunities to your
advantage: Allow yourself to be
trained to think quickly on your
feet

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