The following glossary contains many terms commonly used at law school. You may hear many of these terms during your first few months of law school. 1L, 2L, 3L: These terms refer to first-year, second-year, and third-year law students.
What does the L stand for in law school?
In law school, we use 1L to refer to first year, 2L to second year, 3L to third year. Your law school might have a part time division, and in that case, some students might be referred to as 4Ls as well.
What is a 2 L law student?
The first 2L semester is quintessentially about the OCI process. It is stressful, exciting, introspective, and, for many students, career defining. As a result, 2L is very much about exploring career paths and narrowing down — albeit prematurely — the area of law in which a law student wants to eventually practice.
What is the difference between 1L and 2L theories?
During 1L year, your grades were all that mattered. In 2L year, your grades still matter just as much, but there is less time to study because of these essential external responsibilities. One other item of note is that your 1L study group will most likely be disbanded by 2L year.
How do I find a 3L job?
- Make Your Job Search Your Top Priority. During law school, it can be hard to know how exactly how to prioritize your time.
- Ask for Advice. Don't be ashamed to ask for help.
- Make a Written Plan.
- Be Flexible and Open-Minded.
- Focus on Getting as Much Practical Experience as You Can.
What does 1L and 2L mean in law school?
Starting from 1L summer, students prepare and submit their paper applications. As a result, 2L is very much about exploring career paths and narrowing down — albeit prematurely — the area of law in which a law student wants to eventually practice.