i'm glad the negative reviews didn't scare me away from this book. it was a great read as well as an invaluable source of information. it directs you to the exact resources you need to buy or not buy, how much they are, where to get them, when to use them, what to pay attention to or skip, and it overall lets you know what to expect from the unexpected. in response to the negative points of contention i noticed... 1. it's over 800 pages: thank you! 2. the author is a hater: i would say a critic of legal education and his points make sense. whatever his beliefs, his advice is sound. 3. it really doesn't help: the book is supposed to be an informational tool to help structure a path toward educational success, not take your exams for you.law school is a huge investment for me, and thanks to this book i'm excited to take the next steps.