Introduction : why I wrote this book -- Getting a handle on your situation -- You are not alone -- You are good enough to be here -- Why are you here? -- Understanding the storm -- Should you drop out? -- Don't just follow the crowd -- Identity matters -- A law school state of mind -- The art of alleviating stress -- Finances and physicalities -- Mental well-being -- Peers -- Professors and law school administrators -- Relationships (mostly) outside of law school -- Choosing courses -- Surviving (thriving?) in class -- Reading and outlining -- Exams and grades -- Designing your postlaw school life -- Conclusion : becoming yourself