The First Year: Law School and Lawyering

The Famous 1L Books.

What are the "1L Books"...and should you spend time reading them the summer before law school?  1. To ask me a question about 1L year, drop it here! [https://www.angelavorpahl.com/podcast] 2. If you're heading into your 1L year this fall and are curious about the 3 "must haves" to go after your "as high as I can go" grade goals, grab your free spot in my 1L Masterclass here [https://www.1lmasterclass.com]. 3. Hungry for behind-the-scenes "real talk" (and coffee and cake montages)...follow me on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/angelavorpahl]. P.S. If you're looking to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy before day one of class...check out my signature 1L coaching program (Law School Master Plan) to see if it's a fit! https://www.lawschoolmasterplan.com [https://www.lawschoolmasterplan.com]

1L Year Unpopular Opinions

In my years of 1L coaching I have observed many pieces of traditional advice and strategies that don't actually work...which has led me to develop some very strong (and unpopular) opinions. Let's get into it! 1. For more law school and lawyering magic, get the email gold here [https://launch.angelavorpahl.com/emails]. 2. If you're heading into your 1L year this fall and you want to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy, grab your free spot in my 1L Masterclass here [https://www.1lmasterclass.com]. 3. Looking for behind-the-scenes "real talk" (and coffee and cake montages), follow me on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/angelavorpahl]. P.S. If you're looking to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy before day one of class...check out my signature 1L coaching program (Law School Master Plan) here [https://www.lawschoolmasterplan.com] to see if it's a fit!

How Do I Pay for Law School?

The question of "how do I pay for law school?" just got more complicated for those of you guys starting law school this Fall 2026 (and beyond)...so let's talk about it. 1. For more law school and lawyering magic, get the email gold here [https://launch.angelavorpahl.com/emails]. 2. If you're heading into your 1L year this fall and you want to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy, grab your free spot in my 1L Masterclass here [https://www.1lmasterclass.com]. 3. Looking for behind-the-scenes "real talk" (and coffee and cake montages), follow me on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/angelavorpahl]. P.S. If you're looking to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy before day one of class...check out my signature 1L coaching program (Law School Master Plan) here [https://www.lawschoolmasterplan.com] to see if it's a fit!  P.P.S. Other resources mentioned in the episode: >> Cost of law school: https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-law-school [https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-law-school] >> Scholarships: https://www.accesslex.org/databank [https://www.accesslex.org/databank] >> Student loan podcast: https://youtu.be/P1aINrJ1JBQ?si=806FBMrogUnykjJ9 [https://youtu.be/P1aINrJ1JBQ?si=806FBMrogUnykjJ9] >> Student loan calculator: https://www.accesslex.org/tools-and-resources/student-loan-calculator [https://www.accesslex.org/tools-and-resources/student-loan-calculator] >> Student loan FAQs: https://www.lsac.org/choosing-law-school/paying-law-school/financial-aid-faqs [https://www.lsac.org/choosing-law-school/paying-law-school/financial-aid-faqs]

What is a 1L Coach?

I've alluded to it before, but never really talked about it...let's break down what I actually do as a 1L coach. 1. For more law school and lawyering magic, get the email gold here [https://launch.angelavorpahl.com/emails⁠].   2. If you're heading into your 1L year this fall and you want to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy, grab your free spot in my 1L Masterclass here [https://www.1lmasterclass.com]. 3. Looking for behind-the-scenes "real talk" (and coffee and cake montages), follow me on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/angelavorpahl⁠]. P.S. If you're looking to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy before day one of class...check out my signature 1L coaching program (Law School Master Plan) [https://www.lawschoolmasterplan.com] to see if it's a fit!

Why I Quit Being a Lawyer

Every lawyer has an origin story...and here's mine. 1. For more law school and lawyering magic, get the email gold here [https://launch.angelavorpahl.com/emails]. 2. If you're heading into your 1L year this fall and you want to build out a rock solid 1L grades strategy, grab your free spot in my 1L Masterclass here [https://www.1lmasterclass.com]. 3. Looking for behind-the-scenes "real talk" (and coffee and cake montages), follow me on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/angelavorpahl⁠].