Dear 1L® Academy

2026 Rising 1L Prep Summer Course for Incoming 1Ls – Interest Form

If you’re interested in joining the 2026 Pre-L Prep Summer Course, please fill out the form below. I’ll follow up with next steps, including details about payment and enrollment. This does not commit you to the program; it simply lets me know you’d like more information and a spot in the next cohort.

The course will cover the following topics:

🔹 Legal resumes & career planning
🔹 How to read & brief a court case
🔹 Key grammar & syntax rules for legal writing
🔹 How to write an IRAC exam essay
🔹 How to write the 1L fall memo
🔹 LinkedIn & law-student networking

Thank you!
💌 Amanda

Here’s a synopsis of what last summer’s students had to say about the program:

🔹 “I was one of the lucky ones who got the chance to work with Amanda Haverstick. After following her for a year on LinkedIn, I reached out in 2024 asking about a legal writing course. I later became one of the first buyers of her book, “Dear 1L” (truly gold!), but I didn’t stop there. I had 1:1 sessions that helped when I didn’t know how to apply for my J.D., and I also became one of the first to enroll in her pre-L summer prep course (100% worth it, especially because [we’re] not allowed to get [legal-writing] help once the semester starts).” —Daya Parra

🔹 “I feel like I won the lottery! This course gave me the opportunity to practice short writing assignments similar to what will be expected in law school and to receive feedback on those assignments. It has given me realistic confidence that I can handle law school, with actionable feedback so I know where I can improve before classes even begin. I am so grateful I had this opportunity!” —Abby W.

🔹 “I feel so much more confident going into fall semester after taking this course. Amanda pours her heart into things. She is an awesome teacher who made legal writing fun and enjoyable.” —Anonymous

🔹 “I am a first-generation law student, and I didn’t really have any connections to receive advice or suggestions from, but now that I took Amanda’s pre-L course, I actually feel prepared for law school. The writing assignments and feedback I received also gave me confidence in my writing for law school. I really think this will make a big difference for me, and I highly recommend it!” —Virginia Z.

🔹 “In this course, you get Amanda’s dedicated time, resources, knowledge, training, experience, and talent. She provided a thorough, individual analysis of my work and took the time to provide helpful, individualized tips. I know I am a better writer because of Amanda’s feedback, and I recommend that other students take advantage of the opportunity to learn from her!” —Anonymous