1L Resource Library

Resources to help 1L students navigate their first year and prepare for the First-Year Ames Moot Court.

Getting Started at HLS

Preparing for Your First Class

Professor Orin Kerr’s short introduction to reading cases and preparing for class.

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Law School 101

The BSA’s guide to 1L year.

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1L Timeline

An overview of the key dates and milestones across the 1L calendar.

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Wellbeing

Mental Health Guide

The BSA’s guide to wellbeing resources and support at HLS.

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For Your 1L Ames Brief

The Ames Brief Archive

Briefs from past Ames competitions are available for HLS students interested in appellate advocacy. Students preparing their First-Year Ames briefs may find them helpful as models of legal argument.

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Have questions?
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