From your first cold call to your final exam, our 1L Resource Hub has you covered. Discover free study tools, expert guidance, and trusted BARBRI, Quimbee, and West Academic materials that help you stay on track, master core subjects, and prepare for exams with confidence.
Real 1Ls from real law schools share what actually works. Explore on‑campus videos, student testimonials, and study tips created by students who’ve been there.
Students who use proven study tools perform better in law school and on the bar exam.
Students using practice exams and formative assessments score up to one letter grade higher on final exams
Source: Empirical Evidence that Formative Assessments Improve Final Exams
More than 9 in 10 law graduates pass the bar within two years with sustained preparation
Percent improvement in recall with optimally spaced study sessions
Unfiltered law student perspectives on how BARBRI’s 1L tools fit into their everyday studying (and why they keep coming back to them).
As a 1L, BARBRI was such a useful guide in order to understand the many complicated nuances that were involved with the core classes that year. I watched every single lecture by Professor Freer and to this day I will attest that he is the reason why I came to love Civil Procedure as my first year came to an end. The layout of the 1L [Exam Success] courses is so effective yet simple it makes understanding such overwhelming concepts feel like an attainable goal. I am so glad I found BARBRI and the [Exam Success] courses when I did.
I started law school feeling overwhelmed. Every case I read felt like it was written in a different language. Quimbee made this new world accessible to me. Through demonstrative videos, concise descriptions of the relevant rules, issues, and reasoning. Quimbee helped me build my confidence as a law student. I used Quimbee all three years of law school and I would recommend it to every law student.
The case briefs are a helpful tool prior to reading the assigned cases. The videos are to the point and on-point with the legal concepts I need to learn in preparation for final exams. They clearly explain legal concepts. The customer service staff is fantastic.
Unlock expert‑led video lectures, practice questions, model answers, expert-written outlines, and a step‑by‑step exam strategy workshop to help you master 1L subjects and write stronger final exam answers.
Includes these resouces to help you excel:
Engaging on-demand video lectures from top law professors
Multiple-choice and essay practice questions and model answers for each subject that correspond to the video lectures
The best law school outlines available to use as a springboard to create your own
Exam-taking strategy workshop with step-by-step instruction and interactive exercises designed to help you write “A answers” on your 1L final exams.
This digital collection delivers over 700 trusted study aids, audiobooks and lectures, and interactive practice questions at your fingertips. Our all-new 1L Roadmap lays out the milestones you’ll encounter your first semester, along with a curated list of helpful resources to guide you on your legal journey.
Master your casebook readings with the world’s largest searchable database of case briefs
47,300+ case briefs keyed to 1,000 law school casebooks
Written in clear concise language by law professors and practitioners, not other law students or AI
Mobile and laptop access in class
Massive library of video lessons + practice questions
Enhance your learning experience through regular feedback and active interaction
10,300+ illustrated case brief videos intentionally designed to help you recall information when it matters most.
These outlines work in conjunction with classroom learning and provide a highly-effective study resource and final exam review on Black Letter Law for all first-year doctrinal subjects. Available for free on the West Academic bookshelf.
This digital collection delivers over 700 trusted study aids, audiobooks and lectures, and interactive practice questions at your fingertips. Our all-new 1L Roadmap lays out the milestones you’ll encounter your first semester, along with a curated list of helpful resources to guide you on your legal journey.
Visit westacademic.com for the West Academic and Foundation Press® casebooks and materials you need for class.
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Supplement your coursework with the top-trusted study aids used by law students to reinforce readings and prepare for class.
Digestible case briefs, illustrated videos, and practice questions powered by the world’s largest searchable case brief library, designed to help you understand, retain, and apply doctrine faster.
A comprehensive digital library of 700+ authoritative study aids, audiobooks, and practice tools plus a guided 1L Roadmap, built to align with your curriculum and support you through every first‑semester milestone.
Here are some hand‑picked resources every 1L should bookmark because they’re genuinely useful, whether from BARBRI or the wider legal education community.
Free 1L Exam Success
Everything you need to succeed in the exam room.
Quimbee Case Brief Library
47,300+ searchable case briefs keyed to major law school casebooks.
West Academic Study Aid Catalog
Authoritative hornbooks, nutshells, and E&E® series aligned with 1L courses.
Free MPRE Review Course
Early access to Professional Responsibility content and MPRE prep.
Compare BARBRI Bar Prep Packages
Explore course options and decide what level of support fits your goals.
ABA Law Student Resources
Official guidance, career tools, and law student programs.
NALP Law Student Career Data
Employment, salary, and career outcomes in the legal profession.
Law School Transparency
Independent data on employment, debt, and bar outcomes by school.
Reddit r/LawSchool
Peer advice, shared experiences, and community support from current students.
Thinking Like a Lawyer Podcast
Explore everyday topics through a legal lens with insight, surprise, and fun.
LSAC Official Guide to ABA-Approved JD Programs
School‑by‑school information on admissions and outcomes.
Getting through 1L takes focus and funding. Explore practical tips, guides, and resources to help you understand loans, budgeting, and bar prep financial planning early on.
From bar prep scholarships to flexible payment plans, we are committed to helping you cross the finish line without having to compromise your bar exam preparation.
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Expert‑written articles covering everything from how to brief cases to how to prepare for finals, designed to answer the questions 1Ls actually ask throughout the year.
Key data from first‑year law students that gives you a peek into what the experience is really like.
Law students who rate their overall experience as good or excellent
Source: LSSSE, 2024 Annual Results1Ls who are confident they chose the right law school for them
Source: LSAC, 2024 1L Profile
A lighter take on life as a 1L. Because sometimes the best way to survive cold calls, finals, and outlining season is to laugh through it.
Straightforward answers to the most common questions new law students have about classes, exams, study strategies, and what to expect during the first year.
The most effective 1L exam prep combines early outlining, regular practice with real exam questions, and active issue‑spotting, not last‑minute memorization. Successful students use structured study aids like the BARBRI 1L Exam Success course to reinforce doctrine, practice applying rules, and learn how exams are actually graded.
BARBRI provides a full suite of free 1L resources, including on‑demand video lectures from top law professors, multiple‑choice and essay practice questions with model answers, exam‑ready outlines, and a step‑by‑step exam strategy workshop designed specifically for 1L finals.
Quimbee offers short, illustrated videos and case briefs that help you understand readings quickly and prepare for class, while West Academic offers authoritative, textbook‑style study aids, audiobooks, and practice questions aligned closely with law school curricula. Many 1Ls use Quimbee for day‑to‑day comprehension and West Academic for deeper review and exam prep.
The best time to start is early in the semester, not just before finals. Using tools like BARBRI, Quimbee, and West Academic alongside your reading helps concepts stick, makes outlining easier, and prevents the stress of trying to learn everything at once at the end.
You don’t need formal bar prep yet, but building bar‑tested fundamentals during 1L makes bar study later much easier. BARBRI’s 1L resources are designed to align with both law school exams and bar‑tested subjects, helping you build strong habits without thinking years ahead.
Most law schools grade on a mandatory curve, meaning your performance is measured against your classmates rather than a fixed scale. Because small differences can matter, practicing exam writing and issue‑spotting, using tools like BARBRI’s exam workshops and practice questions, often makes the biggest difference.
Sign up for BARBRI’s free Learning Hub to access the complimentary 1L resources thousands of law students have trusted to perform strong on finals and build a foundation for bar success down the road.
