“Get used to a schedule and learn time management. If this is something you have down before starting a semester full of tireless multi-tasking, time won't be such a difficult thing to manage once you start. But don't forget to have some fun before the work starts.”

“Have as much fun as possible!  You will learn early on that law school isn’t undergrad 2.0.  It’s a true professional school that requires time and commitment. Additionally, spend time with your family and friends.  Your time with them will be limited your 1L year, and that’s just the nature of the beast. Have the time of your life, and be ready to rock and roll on Day 1 of law school.”

“Relax. Take a vacation. Get into shape. Feeling good about yourself is the most important thing before you start this very stressful part of your life. Exercising (running, lifting weights, playing sports) is definitely the most helpful thing to my stress level. I think being in good shape and feeling good about yourself are very important to keeping your sanity in a stressful environment. I also have noticed that when I don't exercise regularly, I don't have as much energy to study and focus in class, so taking the hour or so every day to get a little release has been incredibly helpful both to my physical and mental stamina.”

“Relax a little bit, but be ready to work when classes begin.”

“Take it easy. Jumping into law school is a new adventure in and of itself. You can read all the prep books possible and still not know what to expect for law school. Every professor, every class is different so take the summer off so you don't come into law school completely drained.”

“Rest. Law school is one of the most time intensive things you'll ever do in your life. So take the time to travel, to strengthen relationships, and relax - there will be plenty of time to worry about the future once classes start.”