One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School | Topics for Discussion & Projects

One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School Topics for Discussion

One of the most daunting experiences for Scott to overcome is the Socratic method of instruction. Put yourself in Scott's place and describe why this creates such angst.

Discuss your perceptions of Harvard Law School and how they may have changed based on what Scott Turow has shared.

Scott entered Harvard Law School in 1975. What differences do you think he would find there today and would he like what he discover?

Why do people enter law school knowing how difficult it will be? Explain.

Scott manages his academic experience with integrity and a strong code of ethics while some of his classmates begin to veer from that course. Discuss the outside elements that affect people's behaviors as pressure intensifies.

In addition to being a great law student, Scott is an ardent student of human dynamics. Note instances in the book that prove this to...
(read more)