Ah, summer. For incoming law students, it means more than just getting warmer weather and longer days. With your acceptance letter comes not only the promise of the start of your legal career, but also perhaps a move into a new town, state, or even country, for law school.

This means new roommates, possibly. During my 1L year, I lived with three other law students, two of whom were in my section. That’s right – four 1Ls under the same roof. It was … an experience, to say the least.

Needless to say, roommates are something to think over and prep for carefully, especially as an incoming law student. Here are four questions you should ask if you’re moving into a new place for law school:

It’s best to know what you’re getting yourself into and that you’re prepared for it. Law school is hard enough – your home should not add to it. Good luck!

Related Resources:

  • Should You Go to the Very Best Law School You Can Get In? (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • 5 Things a 1L Should Not Do at Law School (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)
  • 1L Survival Tips: Top 3 Tips on How to Survive Law School (FindLaw’s Greedy Associates)

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