Crushing 1L

Abhi and Aaminah describe the rapidly approaching end of the semester and the obligations that come with it. With finals around the corner, club board elections and applications due, and summer job hunting still in full swing, the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. They offer an honest look into the most stressful part of law school yet, and try to convince you (and themselves) that every...

Aaminah and Abhi take some listener mail, addressing everything from big law exit options to picking electives in law school.

Demon podcast editor Amanda joins Abhi and Aaminah to discuss her offers and walk through her process in picking which law school to attend. Email questions to podcast@crushing1l.com

With Abhi and Aaminah both on spring break, they pivot their discussion away from the day to day of law school and start looking forward to preparing for the end of the semester. Outlining changes, flashcards, and midterms all are valuable uses of time as your look towards finals. An LSAT Demon podcast. Email questions to podcast@crushing1l.com

Abhi and Aaminah share scheduling tips that they have adopted. With law school being so self driven in studying, discipline is key. And a good night's sleep will play a big role in your ability to succeed. An LSAT Demon Podcast. Email questions to podcast@crushing1l.com

From Penn Fight Night to UCLA’s Battle for the Gavel, law schools host a variety of events that help define campus culture. That should be one of many factors (though not the most important) as you select your law school. Then, Abhi and Aaminah shine a spotlight on law review to help listeners decide if it’s right for them. An LSAT Demon Podcast.

Second semester of law school is for persuasive writing. Both Abhi and Aaminah are currently writing motions for summary judgement and talk about how persuasive writing differs from other kinds of legal work. An LSAT Demon Podcast

In this episode, Abhi and Aaminah continue their discussion about summer job recruiting. They give applicants tips on interviews, juggling multiple offers, and how to choose a firm.

Abhi and Aaminah share insights into the chaos of 1L recruiting. From direct applications in November to On Campus Interviews (OCIs) in January, being prepared for the hiring landscape will put you ahead of the game in law school. An LSAT Demon Podcast

Abhi and Aaminah are joing by Demon teacher, current 3L, and future crimnal defense attorney Beth to talk about her experience in law school and why she is choosing to work in criminal justice. NYTimes Article An LSAT Demon podcast. Question? Email podcast@crushing1l.com

A new semester of law school means new classes. Abhi and Aaminah talk about which classes they are taking, why they choose them, and how they feel different than last semester. An LSAT Demon Podcast Questions? Email podcast@crushing1l.com

Abhi and Aaminah are back in school, and they have hit the ground running. While feeling prepared for their new classes, they are also in the thick of recruiting season with on-campus interviews coming up. An LSAT Demon podcast.

Come for the book recommendations. Stay for the AI debate. Abhi and Aaminah return from break with some of the books they read while they were off. Then, a debate about the impact that AI has on the legal industry. Email questions to podcast@crushing1l.com An LSAT Demon podcast.

With finals over, Aaminah and Abhi recap the first semester of 1L. They share the things the loved, what they wish they did different, and what you can do to better prepare for day 1 of law school.

It's finals week! Abhi and Aaminah share their pre-exam and post-exam rituals that they use in order to succeed on finals. The importance of law school finals, which often constitute 90% or more of your final grades, can't be overstated and so having a game plan for finals week is key.

It's finals week! Aaminah and Abhi share how they are preparing for finals, the strategy to approach issue spotting exams, and how tests in different subjects vary. Then, the discuss how the California Bar failed Kim Kardashian.

Abhi and Aaminah talk torts. They discuss how they are approaching their finals reviews, their use of AI as a study partner, and a quick summary of negligence. Then they share what they've learned about scheduling and what they wish they'd known before they started.

Happy Thanksgiving from Abhi and Aaminah, who share their schedules and priorities as class wrap-up and finals approach. Balancing outlining and practice exams should be your focus to succeed coming out of the break and into reading week. Questions? ​podcast@crushing1L.comStart studying: https://lsatdemon.comScholarship Estimator: https://lsatdemon.com/scholarships

With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, Abhi and Aaminah break down why November hits so hard. Classes are still in full swing, writing assignments are due, and finals are just around the corner. Join them for advice on how to prepare for the final turn and power through the homestretch. Check out our Crushing 1L content at LSAT Demon

Law school is going to push you to the limit. You will always be balancing priorities and juggling obligations. Your job is to determine what responsibilities are chainsaws—and need to stay in the air—and which tasks are bowling pins. And if a bowling pin needs to drop, then that’s a choice you make to keep the chainsaws in the air. Email questions to podcast@crushing1L.com Check out our curriculu...

Aaminah and Abhi discuss how they’ve been using AI in law school and the broader implications of artificial intelligence for the legal profession. From simple grammar checks to having AI draft full sections of legal memos, they explore how students are adapting—and how law schools are grappling with—the growing role of artificial intelligence in legal education and practice. Send questions to podc...

Abhi and Aaminah reassure a listener that they will make connections in law school. Thanks to the structure of "sections", law school facilitates connections with classmates. They also advise listers to maintain relationships with non-law friends who can help keep you grounded when the going gets tough. Check out our Crushing 1L curriculum. Sign up here: https://www.lsatdemon.com

Demon teacher and practicing attorney Matt joins Abhi to tell his law school story. He shares what is was like going to law school during covid, the importance of learning to love reading, and discovering your own legal career. Send questions to podcast@crushing1l.com

Abhi and Aaminah talk 1L summer job applications. They note that as the biggest firms have accelerated their hiring timeline, it has created a race to try and capture talent. Applications for most firms open before 1Ls even have their first semester grades. Abhi and Aaminah explain how to leverage networking events, deciding what law you want to practice, and the importance of staying healthy. Sen...

Midterms are rapidly approaching for Abhi and Aaminah. With law school in full swing, they are writing memos, outlines, and practicing hypos. Then they take listener questions and cover Utah's new alternative path to bar membership. Check out our Crushing 1L plans at lsatdemon.com/plans. Watch the video on YouTube ! Send questions into podcast@crushing1l.com