The First Year: Law School and Lawyering

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].

The Case Brief

We hear the term "case brief" thrown around all the time...but what is it? How do we make it? And is it a "need to know" in order to do well in law school? 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. Other resources mentioned in the episode: >> "Beat the Curve" Guide [https://launch.angelavorpahl.com/beat-the-curve-visit].

T14 v. Non-T14 Law School?

The number on question I get asked by people wanting to know which law school to go to is: "Should I go to a T14 law school, or a non-T14 law school with a full scholarship?" 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. Other resources mentioned in the episode: >> U.S. News and World Report (Law School Rankings 2026): https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings [https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings] >> Google: "[Notre Dame] Law School ABA 509 Report" >> Google: "[Notre Dame] Law School ABA Employment Report" >> Access Lex Student Loan Calculator: https://calculator.accesslex.org [https://calculator.accesslex.org/] >> NALP Buying Power Index: https://www.nalp.org/class-of-2024-buying-power [https://www.nalp.org/class-of-2024-buying-power]