Getting started
My planned 1L subjects
Contracts, Torts, Criminal Law, and Legal Writing and Research.
See my roadmap →A developing reference shelf
Understanding online law school
A place for practical preparation notes and carefully sourced information. This independent website will not present personal experience as universal advice.
Scheduling
Planning study time
My preliminary target is 16 to 20 hours per week. Actual hours and adjustments will be recorded in the journal.
Use the planner →Important distinction
Accreditation and bar eligibility
Distance-learning law schools and their graduates are subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements. Verify current rules directly with the relevant state bar authority before making enrollment or licensing decisions.
California State Bar admissions ↗Student tools
Learning through cases
Start with a case brief template and an IRAC worksheet. Adapt them to your professor’s instructions.
Browse templates →