Crushing 1L

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

Abhi is joined by attorney and 1L strategy coach Angela Vorpahl to unpack what students should expect, and how to prepare, for their first year of law school. Angela explains how law firm recruiting for 1L and 2L summer positions has shifted earlier than ever, with competitive firms now hiring in the fall of 1L. She urges students to be proactive by finalizing resumes, cover letters, and diversity...

Abhi and Aaminah jump into legal writing this week. Effective legal writing is one of the most important skills that you will learn in law school, and it is a required 1L course. Crushing 1L gives you exposure early into the structure and style of legal writing to help prepare you for day one of law school. Later, they share how to handle difficult weeks, a guaranteed scholarship offer from the Un...

Abhi and Aaminah kick things off with practical time-management advice, urging 1Ls to show up on day one with a scheduling system that can handle classes plus the swirl of lunches, groups, and guest speakers. They pivot to casebooks and briefing, stressing active, focused reading and sharing strategies to tame the heavy workload. In listener Q&A, they normalize nerves about cold calls and soci...

Abhi and Aaminah are joined by Erin Lotridge, who shares her law school journey. They discuss learning the language of law, getting the most out of class, managing time as a 1L, and lots more! Erin graduated 2nd in her class at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law. After graduating, she scored 99th percentile on the Unified Bar Exam, clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Br...

Aaminah and Abhi kick off this week's episode with a review of important, but often overlooked, steps when starting law school. Then they discuss the economics of law firms and how Crushing 1L can help incoming students learn more about practice areas. Send questions to podcast@crushing1l.com Watch this episode on YouTube !

Abhi and Aaminah share their experiences from orientation week. They discuss what incoming students can expect, the welcoming atmosphere created by their peers and professors, and how Crushing 1L lessons helped them ace orientation. Submit questions at crushing1l.com Listen on YouTube !

Ready to crush your first year? Join Abhi and Aaminah each week for straight talk on law school success. From 0L prep to finals, we’ll cover classes, case briefing, outlining, and more—plus interviews with students and experts who’ve been in your shoes. Start strong, stay ahead, and crush 1L with the Demon. Read more on our website. Email podcast@crushing1l.com with questions or comments. Watch th...