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unkindly. “Alright, you in the dark green shirt. Tyler. Why did you pick Darrow?”

    The tall, good-looking boy smiled at Professor Eliot. “Because I want to have the best legal education that money can buy. I believe the recommendation of two Supreme Court Justices is reason enough for me.”  

    “Interesting,” replied Professor Eliot. “All right, that is an example of the Socratic method for you all, and what you can expect in most of your first-year classes at Darrow. Different professors use different means of calling on students. Sometimes alphabetically, sometimes just because they want to talk to you today. You may be on the hot seat for hours, minutes or days. It’s up to the professor. So make sure that you’re always prepared.” She glanced at Kelsey. “You don’t want to look stupid in front of your peers.”  

    Kelsey seethed.  

    For the next hour and a half, the Dean and three professors discussed some of the ends and outs of the Darrow experience. Some of the things that they mentioned were in the student guide which had been sent to everyone’s home over the summer, and which Kelsey had read cover to cover three times.  

    “If that’s all,” Dean Miller said, looking at the professors, “let’s get a few questions. We’ll get everyone out of here by three. Okay, you in the red. Sam? What would you like to know?”

    “Can we ask questions in class? When the professor is questioning us, I mean?”

    Professor Eliot spoke. “It depends on the professor. Some professors, like Professor Weber, encourage it in their classes. Others don’t. Often the professor is trying to get the class to understand a specific point in the law, and an irrelevant question can throw that off track. Personally, I don’t encourage it. But if you have a question, you can and should take advantage of your professor’s office hours. We all have them, and we all want to support students who care enough about their success to be proactive.”  

    “Josh,” said Dean Miller, pointing at him.  

    “Do you recommend study groups?”  

    Professor Dudley stroked his clean-shaven chin thoughtfully.  

    “I think it depends,” he finally said. “Study groups can be a real advantage when everyone is of the same mindset and is focused on the group doing their best. But since we grade on a curve, sometimes study groups become very competitive, both within the group as well as toward other groups. Choose your study partners wisely.”  

    “Let’s take one more. How about you, Andrea?”  

    “Who’s the most difficult professor in the school?” The students laughed.

    “Oh, come on.” Professor Eliot smiled. “You were all thinking it.” She looked thoughtful for a moment. “I can honestly say that it depends. Since we all grade on the same curve here at Darrow, it probably isn’t something that you need to worry about too much. Usually law students have varying views about the subject, since some people do much better in a small group, while others prefer classes where all of the 1L’s are together. It really comes down to you, and your studying style. Do you work better alone, or do you need the constant attention of the professor to improve? Are you unafraid to go to office hours and ask questions, or would you prefer your ignorance to come through on your final exam?   Remember, in almost every class, you get one chance for a grade, and that’s your final exam. You need to do everything in your power to make sure that you’re ready, prepared and awake on that day. Because in life, there are usually no second chances. And at Darrow, there never are.”

    Dean Miller smiled. “That’s it for now. On your way out, please get your class schedule and check to see if you need to head back to your dorm. All of you will be heading to the bookstore with your dorm group this afternoon or evening. If you aren’t due to go soon, you have a short break. Use it wisely. Good luck and we’ll see