Law Survival Guide

Starting law school is a huge step, It’s exciting, challenging, and at times completely overwhelming. The first year is all about learning how to think like a lawyer while also managing a new style of study, long readings, and the balancing act between university, work, and life.

This guide is designed to help you navigate those first few months with practical advice, student-tested strategies, and honest reflections from someone who has been there.

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Blog Posts

Check out our blog posts that break down everything you need to know about starting law school! you're thinking about going to law school or getting ready for your first, we've got the tips and advice to help you thrive.

Additional Guides

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Advice from the NSW Law Society

Starting law school is exciting and intense. The key is balance, manage your workload, ask questions, find good mentors, and look after your wellbeing. Your first year isn’t about being perfect; it’s about building habits that help you thrive.

Your Personal Uni or Uni Law Society

Connecting with your university's law society or your own personal law society is a simple way to engage with peers who understand the challenges of your degree from personal experience. I have linked below my own University's law society.

Law School Toolbox

Feeling nervous about law school? The Law School Toolbox has great advice — get organised early, find your rhythm, and remember that confidence comes from preparation, not perfection.