--- product_id: 1273969 title: "One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School" brand: "scott turow" price: "91.78 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1273969-one-l-the-turbulent-true-story-of-a-first-year store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School **Brand:** scott turow **Price:** 91.78 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School by scott turow - **How much does it cost?** 91.78 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1273969-one-l-the-turbulent-true-story-of-a-first-year) ## Best For - scott turow enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted scott turow brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "A wonderful book...it should be read by anyone who has ever contemplated going to law school. Or anyone who has ever worried about being human."— The New York Times One L, Scott Turow's journal of his first year at law school and a best-seller when it was first published in 1977, has gone on to become a virtual bible for prospective law students Not only does it introduce with remarkable clarity the ideas and issues that are the stuff of legal education; it brings alive the anxiety and competiveness--with others and, even more, with oneself--that set the tone in this crucible of character building. It was a year of terrors and triumphs, of depressions and elations, of compulsive work, pitiless competition, and, finally, mass hysteria. It was Scott Turow's first year at the oldest, biggest, most esteemed center of legal education in the United States. Turow's experiences at Harvard Law School, where freshmen are dubbed One Ls, parallel those of first-year law students everywhere. His gripping account of this critical, formative year in the life of a lawyer is as suspenseful, said The New York Times , as "the most absorbing of thrillers." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5.32 x 0.7 x 8.01 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Isbn 10 | 0143119028 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0143119029 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 304 pages | | Publication Date | December 28, 2010 | | Publisher | Penguin Books | ## Images ![One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dRSlSEi4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read If .... *by on Reviewed in the United States October 19, 2012* One of these days I shall have to replace my copy of One-L. It's falling apart. Turow writes so well, and his One-L is a great read. I live in Minnesota. On cold and rainy days when I want to avoid the elements by hunkering down with a good book, I often turn to old favorites. They provide company with their familiarity. One-L is such a favorite. It is, however, more than just another great read. I come from a family peopled with attorneys. In the 1800s they, like Lincoln, read the law. Then they began going to law school. My father graduated from The University of Chicago Law School in 1923. Uncles and first and second cousins, all of whom were male, have been attorneys. Now the children and grandchildren of these cousins, now both male and female, are either practicing attorneys or going to law school. They all, even the oldest of the codgers, sound like Turow clones when they speak of their law school days. Apparently, the more things change, the more they really do stay the same. This book, it seems to me, should be a "must read" for anyone planning to go to law school. May each and every one of you ace the LSAT and get into the law school of your choice. And, once you are accepted, may you find a perfect study group.April 14,2013 -- Since the weather really has been frightful day after day after day, I picked up my falling-apart-copy of One-L. Was I ever ready to hunker down and read! Alas, the book disintegrated. I ordered a new used copy which arrived in fine condition. Today, it's either snowing or raining, but I'm prepared. I'll stay inside, warm and dry, and read my new used book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Still Interesting After Three Decades *by on Reviewed in the United States November 25, 2011* I've just completed this book, even though I graduated from law school in 2000. I wish that I had read the book before law school or after the first semester, because it would have helped me understand the insanity that prevailed during that first year. (When I speak of insanity, I am referring to the never-ending anxiety, classroom competition, attention-seeking, obsession with grades, and the personality changes that occur when the first-semester grades are finally posted.) Turow did a great job of explaining how the Socratic method operates. I attended a "regular" Midwestern law school, and my experience with the Socratic method in 1997 was not as severe as Turow's was at Harvard in the 1970s. However, it was similar.I appreciated the fact that Turow did not have any command of legalese when he began law school. I had no command of it, either, and, like him, I spent countless hours reading only a few pages in the beginning. It was reassuring to learn that he had the same experience.I do not believe the purpose of the book is to dissuade others from going to law school. It is simply one man's account of his experiences in the first year of law school. It is still very interesting after all these years.I gave the book four stars instead of five because it became boring near the end. Nonetheless, I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering going to law school. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anybody Going To Law School Should Read This *by on Reviewed in the United States July 18, 2026* I read this before law school and it was super insightful. If you're going to law school, read this book and also The Bramble Bush by Llewelyn. ## Frequently Bought Together - One L: The Turbulent True Story of a First Year at Harvard Law School - Law School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Law School Experience: By Students, for Students - Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1273969-one-l-the-turbulent-true-story-of-a-first-year](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1273969-one-l-the-turbulent-true-story-of-a-first-year) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*