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Originally Posted by kstar
The only thing I would reccomend is "One L."
I am not in law school, and this book is what made me change my mind. I realized that it really wasn't for me. However, it was good to read it (my bf is a 2L) because I knew what to expect. It is a frank and honest description of life in law school.
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One L is rather dated and overdramatic. It's interesting to read, but it's certainly not very applicable to today's law school world. It was probably overdramatic when it was written... otherwise no one would have bought it! Law school is NOT that exciting. It's a work of fiction.
Really, there's nothing you can read or do to prepare. There's no set method to outline cases, etc. You need to figure out what works for you. But figure it out as you go. These books aren't going to do anything but get you all worked up.
The only book I would recommend buying is a full copy of Black's Law Dictionary. You will refer to it millions of times, particularly first year.
Otherwise, don't sweat law school until you actually get there. The books are pretty much useless moneymakers aimed at overanxious law students with a need to buy something to feel more prepared. Nothing- not a book, not any person, movie, etc. - can prepare you for law school.