Reading Like a Lawyer: Time-Saving Strategies for Reading Law Like an Expert Second Edition

I received a wonderful highlighted copy of the book with notes in all the right sections that makes me feel like I received a Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince copy, so no complaints here. However, getting a brand new copy and writing my own answers might have gotten me more engaged in the material, so keep that in mind when you consider purchasing a new copy versus getting a used one.As for the content of the book, it definitely has some great material. Getting it, reading through it and doing the exercises will not be a loss to you, especially if you have zero experience with reading cases. In the end, if you go to a decent law school, you will probably end up going through the material and figure out everything within the first week (or two), so it's not a huge loss if you don't get it. Still, considering that each day in law school is probably costing you one to two hundred dollars, if you are a go-getter and have some time before school starts, you should consider adding this to your pre-law studying/exploration.

This is the fourth book I have read in preparation for law school in the fall. Each had their strong points, but this one really got me thinking and, yes, reading like a lawyer.It is effective in the way it moves from basic colloquial reading into legal analysis and information retention. The book builds a bank of knowledge as it progresses very much like the study of law.I was somewhat nervous about the onset of law school, but this book has helped me build my confidence and, I think, has helped prepare me for what is to come. I find myself using the reading and retention techniques as I continued to read. My enthusiasm for the law and understanding of the process grew as read this book. I strongly recommend.

I bought this book, because I wanted to attend law school. Well, a few months after purchasing it, it turned out I was accepted into a conditional law school program. This book was a requirement, so I did not have to buy the book for the class as I already had it. It also had great advice.

This was required during our orientation. Surprisingly, it was helpful. It was not required for the sake of profit but to actually help the students lol

I found it very well written and helpful not just for reading better but also for the mentality behind reading as a lawyer. I have worked in a law firm administrative position for two years, and for the first time I feel like I understand my attorneys better. It has helped me understand where they come from when making the business decisions and communicate with them better.

I got this book based off a recommendation and it proved to be amazing. I'm a practical exercise learner and this book has helped me understand the basics. I'm sure nothing can prepare me for the rigors of law school but being so far removed from school this is helping me get back in the swing of things

Great prep for the 1L year! My advise (as someone 2 weeks into her law school career!) Is the best preparation for law school is reading. A lot.

This book delivers what it promises and is practical intelligent and nurturing all at the same time.