What Our Students Say . . .

Student Satisfaction With Law Preview Program

"Word of mouth." It's how Law Preview has grown from just 6 students in one city in 1998 to more than 1,200 students in 13 cities throughout the United States in 2010. Since 1998, more than 99% of the thousands of Law Preview students surveyed have said the course met or exceeded their expectations.

Our former students have attended nearly every accredited and unaccredited law school in the United States (see the graph to the right based on the USNEWS law school rankings). So whether you want to be the top student at Harvard Law or your goals are a little more modest, Law Preview is proven to be the right way to begin your law school career.

As you read through the testimonials below, you'll notice that the vast majority were submitted by students who had completed at least one semester of law school. Even though by the time our students receive their grades they could credit their success to anything they want, consistently they come back and say it was Law Preview that made the difference for them during their first year.

Law Preview Alums - Where Are They Now?

We thought it would be interesting to track down our former students and find out what they've done with their law degrees -- and many have gone on to do some pretty amazing things. Visit our Where Are They Now page to read the amazing things that some of our alums have done after graduating from law school.

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I attended the Law Preview session in Austin. I was just writing to let you know how I did the first semester. I attend the University of Houston Law Center, and I received all A's my first semester and am ranked #1 out of 266 students. Law Preview gave me the right mindset entering into law school, and I feel the class was a big part of my success. Not only did it help me succeed grades wise, but the class also gave me a sense of excitement to attend U of H, as there were 3 professors from the school who lectured at Law Preview, and I enjoyed all three!

—Shaun C., University of Houston Law Center, Class of 2013

I felt more prepared because I knew what to expect. I think the class made me feel more confident in my ability to meet the challenges of law school. I would definitely recommend the class to any incoming law student!

—Anonymous, Columbia University Law School, Class of 2013

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Gave me much more confidence than I would have had otherwise. As silly as it sounds, when my classes got to the cases that we had covered in much detail in the Law Preview sessions, it was like I was given a "get out of jail free card" -- meaning I already knew them and in way got to take a break from studying ;) I would recommend it!

—Nedda, University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2008

Hey, Don, hope all is well with Law Preview. I should have kept in touch, but got quite distracted between working full-time and attending law school in the evenings over the last four years. I graduated last May, ranked first in the William S. Boyd School of Law Class of 2005 here in Las Vegas. A lot of the tips I learned in Law Preview helped me through law school . . . thanks again!

—Keith B., University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2005

I love law school and am very glad that I got the head start with Law Preview. . . . My first year went very well and was invited to join the Law Review. I wish you continued success and extend my appreciation to you and your program!

—Sonya P., University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2004

I think Law Preview really helped give a foundation to what was going on. First semester was a little overwhelming, but it would have been a lot more so if LP hadn't warmed me up to briefing, some of the material, research, and what to expect.

—Jared M., University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2011

Law Preview helped me stay focused and goal-oriented. It made me realize that I wasn't wasting time studying and thoroughly learning each case as I briefed. Law Preview also gave me a better idea of what to expect from the workload, the other students, and from the professors. I didn't feel lost at all when classes started.

—Kendra K., University of Nevada—Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, Class of 2013

From day one I knew what to expect, what to concentrate on etc. I was most impressed by Don telling us the best ways to do well in law school. Though his studying 12 hrs a day was a little to much for me, I found that his other advice worked well.

—Matthew G., University of New Mexico School of Law, Class of 2009

I really took to heart the message: brief every case, pre-planned outlining schedule, pre-planned daily task list for the entire semester, and the importance of figuring out how to translate the semester's materials into usable exam strategies. When I got to school, I was shocked that many of my classmates routinely didn't fully prepare for class, stayed in the library until the wee hours in the morning, and didn't pay attention during class. Our class rank isn't released, but I land well above the top 5% historical mark. Notably, I've always struggled with reading comprehension; I think my classmates and professors would be shocked at my grades given my performance in class. I was never stressed out or rushing to get through material using the Law Preview plan. Most importantly, I knew I could disregard all the unsolicited advice from upperclassmen about how to do well because I already had my plan! The time and money I dedicated to taking Law Preview paid off ten-fold. You can take back a lot of things in life, but first year grades aren't one of them. Law Preview teaches students how to manage that pressure and live a healthy lifestyle.

—Anonymous, University of North Carolina School of Law, Class of 2008

After taking the Law Preview course, I entered law school with a better idea of how to efficiently prepare for classes than most of my peers. I think that taking the Law Preview course helped me to avoid the feelings of being "lost" and "overwhelmed" that many 1Ls feel during their first semester.

—Graham, University of North Carolina School of Law, Class of 2008

The week long course provided by Law Preview allowed me a glimpse into the world of being a first year law student. I knew ahead of time who I needed to talk to, when to buy books, what resources to look for, EXACTLY what to expect from class, and how to approach exam preparation.

—Douglas H., University of North Carolina School of Law, Class of 2011

I thought your program helped out a lot. Law Preview was a great way to get ready for law school. It gave me study techniques, exam strategies, and a calender, all of which got me ready for exam day. The instructors gave me a comprehensive overview of each subject - and I still use my notes from class. UNC has a policy not to give out class ranks until the end of the year. Usually, the top 10% is somewhere between a 3.7-3.8. I have a 3.7 - so, around top 15% I would say.

—Anonymous, University of North Carolina School of Law, Class of 2014

Law preview was a great program to provide confidence before heading to law school. Sitting in a law school classroom talking about law school related topics was invaluable and an experience that cannot be prepared for by reading a book. I felt that without a political science background, I was coming into law school at a disadvantage. One week with Law Preview made me feel as if I was a step ahead of everyone else. To a certain extent, law school is a game. Once you figure out the game, you can really succeed. Law preview helps give a gameplan to learn the rules of the game and how to play it. I wanted to transfer into a top 20 school and I was able to with the help of Law Preview!

—Anonymous, University of North Dakota School of Law, Class of 2009

I had been out of school for a couple of years, so I was nervous about starting law school. I attended Law Preview, and the Exam-Taking Strategies seminar in the fall, and not only did they help me feel confident, I did great! After the first semester, I am in the top 5% of my class and have secured a judicial internship for the summer. Thanks, Law Preview!

—Matt B., University of Oklahoma College of Law, Class of 2008
(transferred to George Washington University Law School)

Law preview (LP) gave me the confidence I needed to handle the pressure of the first semester of law school. Using LP's schedule and techniques for reading and briefing cases made the workload completely managable and the weekly review sessions were critical to retaining the knowledge accumulated throughout the semester.

—Anonymous, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Class of 2011

At the beginning of school, Law Preview helped me feel comfortable in my classes because the cases we brief in Law Preview were almost all used in class. Having already briefed those cases and pinpointed the relevant law helped considerably at first. However, probably the biggest benefits of Law Preview were large scale. Having some idea of how and what to outline is important, and I didn't find myself horribly behind when November rolled around like many people.

—Anonymous, University of Oregon School of Law, Class of 2012

The dust has finally settled. After a month of waiting and a week of pushed back releases, grades are out. I did very well, and I wanted to write to thank you and the program's professors for getting me started on the right track. All in all I received A's in both Property and Contracts, and A-'s in Civ Pro and Torts. I was so happy, I was useless the rest of the day. . . . Thanks again, and best wishes for the program this upcoming summer.

—Tom O., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2007

Thanks Law Preview: I ended up with a GPA of 3.5 my first semester! More than anything, what I learned in the course helped me manage my law school stress levels, especially near the end of the semester, when I was able to design a realistic and effective strategy to prepare for my exams. What I've found is that if there is one 'secret' to law school, it's working hard and taking advantage of every small edge that you can create for yourself, and Law Preview helped me get a confident head-start on my courses. My advice to incoming first-years: read Law School Confidential and take Law Preview.

—D.C., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2006

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you. This course far exceeded my expectations by demystifying the law school experience and providing me with the edge I will need to succeed. I know I will perform better this Fall becuase I participated in your program.

—Kim P., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2005

Law Preview has given me a particular type of confidence that goes beyond having a great undergraduate preparation or a high LSAT score. . . . Thanks for helping me start the first year of law school running, instead of crawling.

—Jorge T., University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2002

Most students come to law school with no clue of what to expect, or what they've gotten themselves into. As a result, many spend the first month or so learning not only the legal subjects they came ready to learn, but also an entire new set of study methods. The value of Law Preview is presenting all the study tools and methods before you are expected to use them, giving students the opportunity to get used to them and learn how best to use them to their advantage. I can't tell you how thankful I was (not to mention how much time I saved) that I knew how to brief before coming to law school! Don't expect to learn all of 1L year during the program. That's both not the point and impossible. But when you see subjects in class (this is especially true for property interests) the mystery is gone and you can get right down to understanding it, instead of spending precious time just trying to wrap your brain around it. I'm well above the median in my class and very confident going into 2L on-campus recruiting. I owe that in part to you, Don. A million thanks!!

—Anonymous, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2009

Law Preview gave me confidence as I entered my first semester of law school. I attempted to adhere to the recommended reading/outlining schedule, as well as follow the recommended briefing techniques. All in all, I am satisfied with the Law Preview experience.

—Anonymous, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Class of 2010

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