Excerpts from law students' journals illustrate themes of their early experiences with law school, including idealism, high expectations, exhilaration, frustration, stress, conflict, boredom, alienation, and despair. (MSE)

A study of University of Arizona law and medical students revealed no difference in overall stress levels, but law students showed higher stress on the academic and fear-of-failing subscales. Some specific program areas were more stressful, certain stressors were found to be held in common, and support system use differed. (MSE)

Because some law students experience an emotional crisis related to law school, law school staff need a model to help them assist the individual student. A Beck Depression Inventory (a self-administered indicator for professional help) and a Daily Activity Schedule (a technique for problem solving) are provided. (MLW)