# 1L — Ace Your First Year

> First-year law school study supplement with audio lectures, outlines, and practice materials. (iPhone/iPad app by TestMax, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TestMax, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445785345)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 314 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews.md

## What is 1L?

Ace your first year of law school stress-free! 

Created by the same Harvard Law School alumni behind BarMax Bar Review and LSATMax LSAT Prep, 1L is the pioneer in first year law school supplements on mobile.

Access audio lectures, black-letter law outlines, multiple-choice questions, practice essays, Emanuel Law in a Flash and Casenote Legal Briefs for every single first year subject. 

	•	Civil Procedure
	•	Constitutional Law
	•	Contracts
	•	Criminal Law
	•	Torts
	•	Real Property

$1150+ worth of law school supplements for only $24.99/month (app comes with a 7-day free trial. Free trial is for new customers only, subscription will automatically renew until canceled). 

Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24-hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase.

Features include:

LEARN FROM LEGENDS

Master the black-letter law with audio lectures by legendary law professors including:

	•	Arthur Miller (Civ Pro)
	•	Noah Feldman (Con Law)
	•	Charles Fried (Contracts)
	•	Ronald Sullivan (Crimes)
	•	Jonathan Zittrain (Torts)

EMANUEL® LAW IN A FLASH

Study anytime, anywhere with Emanuel® Law in a Flash comprehensive flash card set. 

CASENOTE LEGAL BRIEFS

Prepare for class discussion with Casenote Legal Briefs, the most popular and trusted case brief series. 

MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE

Multiple choice questions with answer explanations. 

PRACTICE ESSAYS

Work on issue spotting and analysis with sample essay questions.

For more information on the in-app subscription you can view our privacy policy here https://testmaxprep.com/policies/privacy or our terms of service https://testmaxprep.com/policies/terms

## Key features

- Audio lectures by legendary law professors
- Black-letter law outlines
- Emanuel® Law in a Flash flashcards
- Casenote Legal Briefs
- Multiple choice practice questions
- Practice essay questions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BarMax 1L | $24.99 | per month |


## What do users think of 1L?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for 1L studies
- 👍 Helps with bar prep
- 👍 Wonderful structure and quality
- 👍 Loved the flashcards
- 👍 Best study aid
- 👍 Efficient preparation
- 👍 Good for clarifying lectures
- 👍 Augments own outlines
- 👍 Great for commuters
- 👍 Amazing supplement
- 👍 Helpful lectures and hypotheticals
- 👍 Excellent resource
- 👍 Cost-effective solution
- 👍 Good study aid
- 👍 Well-organized and up-to-date
- 👍 Excellent for studying American law
- 👍 Inspirational and informative

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unusable due to crashes
- 🐛 Disappointing performance
- 🐛 Glitchy multiple choice section
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate MCQs
- 🐛 Inconsistent number of MCQs per course
- 🐛 Videos vary in quality
- 🐛 Not detailed enough
- 🐛 Overpriced for current functionality
- 🐛 Auto-payment only, no month-to-month
- 🐛 Crashes before first flashcard
- 🐛 Subscription required for basic access
- 🐛 Lectures often unplayable
- 🐛 Trouble cancelling subscription
- 🐛 Misleading advertising about subscription cost
- 🐛 No free content available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes after 10 seconds
- App crashes every time tried
- App always crashes
- App crashes immediately and will not open
- App crashes before first flashcard is displayed
- App freezes
- App crashes when opening flashcard set or outline
- Lectures often unplayable
- Login requires Apple ID confirmation every time
- Swiping left and right in MCQs has issues
- Seeing correct answer after finishing MCQs has issues

**Most requested features**

- Allow MCQs per area again
- Fix update that includes all questions
- Develop more difficult questions
- Fix glitches in multiple choice section
- Offer month-to-month payment option
- Allow computer access
- Provide clearer cancellation instructions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1l/id826828514/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unusable!

*2023-08-21, version 2023.04*

The app crashes after 10 seconds of opening.

### 1/5 — CRASH course

*2023-07-18, version 2023.04*

App is unusable. It has crashed every single time I’ve tried to use it. I’m sure the content is good, but I’ll never get to find out. Will try again if that ever gets fixed, but not paying for something that doesn’t work ☹️

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-11-13, version 2021.04*

Really helping study for 1L !

### 1/5 — Crashes Worthless

*2021-02-03, version 2020.04*

Thus app is horrid. I have had bit for months and it always crashes. I reset the iPad - complete wipe (network and settings). This app really is a disappointment.

### 5/5 — Love this course

*2020-10-30, version 2020.04*

Very different to my previous Bar course. The structure and quality of the notes and lectures is wonderful. Loved the flash cards. I would highly recommend this course.

### 5/5 — Best Study Aid

*2020-09-22, version 2020.04*

#1 reason I finished at the top of my class.

### 1/5 — Mcq

*2020-05-26, version 2020.02*

Why can’t we do mcqs per area anymore? For example in torts before I can choose to review an area. Now you include all questions. Please fix this. I don’t like this update

### 5/5 — 1L is top of the life and an efficient way to preparing for your 1L

*2020-04-28, version 2020.01*

I was preparing to ask my parents to pay for BARBRI or some other program dedicated to prepping me for my 1L semester at KU Law. However, they were kind enough to purchase a lifetime membership to LSATmax, which entitled me free usage of the 1L program. I‘m grateful and feel more prepared for this upcoming fall semester.

### 1/5 — Crashes immediately and previous issues

*2020-04-12, version 2020.01*

It looks like they updated it about a week ago. The app now crashes and will not open at all. I just restored my phone to factory default settings, most up to date OS, and reinstalled the app, so the problem is not on my end.

Prior to this, it asked me to log in with my Apple ID to confirm my subscription EVERY SINGLE TIME I OPENED THE APP, including if I kept it open and returned to the home screen. Support was unhelpful and just kept repeating to uninstall, reinstall, and update my iOS, none of which worked.

Functions within the app worked okay, when I was able to use them, but for the high price I expected more, and will obviously unsubscribe now that I am getting zero content for my money since the app does not even open.

### 2/5 — Just okay, not worth the $

*2019-12-10, version 2019.5*

Not great. If you are considering the product for the law in a flash cards, it makes more sense to buy the physical flash cards and resell. In terms of other things 1L offers, the outlines are okay, but not exceptionally good and pretty comparable to other competitors out there. I found the multiple choice section is very glitchy and difficult to navigate (swiping left and right has issues, seeing the correct answer after finishing a portion has issues) Although the questions are okay (although they tend to be too easy for a standard law school course), there’s a huge disparity between how many are offered for each course (some have 100+ questions while civ pro has only 14 questions). The quality of each video course (torts, contracts, civil procedure) varies by the person teaching it, but overall, it does not go into as much detail as I would have liked. I think this app has the potential to be better, especially by developing more difficult questions and fixing all the glitches in the multiple choice. Right now, there are better products out there that in my opinion will prepare you. I’m a bit disappointed because I expected more for the price. Also, it is very easy to overspend because they only have an auto payment option and not month to month.

## Frequently asked questions about 1L

### What does the 1L app offer law students?

The app provides a comprehensive suite of study materials designed for first-year law students. This includes audio lectures from renowned law professors, black-letter law outlines, flashcards, case briefs, multiple-choice practice questions, and practice essays for all core first-year subjects.

### What subjects are covered by the app?

The app covers all essential first-year law school subjects. These include Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Torts, and Real Property, ensuring students have access to materials for every major course.

### How much does the 1L app cost?

The app operates on a subscription model. It costs $24.99 per month and includes a 7-day free trial for new customers. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What are the key features of the 1L app?

Key features include audio lectures by distinguished law professors, Emanuel® Law in a Flash flashcards for on-the-go studying, Casenote Legal Briefs for understanding cases, and extensive multiple-choice and essay practice questions with explanations to test knowledge and analytical skills.

### Who created the 1L app?

The app was created by Harvard Law School alumni who are also behind successful platforms like BarMax Bar Review and LSATMax LSAT Prep. This background ensures the quality and effectiveness of the study materials provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2023.05 — 2023-09-18

Thanks everyone for the continued support. We're here with another great update.

We’ve update some of our pages throughout the app to make for an even better study experience!
• Updated assignments page
• Updated the Analytics page so you can better monitor your progress.
• Updated Multiple Choice Review page to better analyze your results.

### 2023.04 — 2023-05-29

Thanks everyone for the continued support. We're here with another great update.

We’ve update some of our pages throughout the app to make for an even better study experience!
• Updated assignments page
• Updated the Analytics page so you can better monitor your progress.
• Updated Multiple Choice Review page to better analyze your results.

### 2023.03 — 2023-03-22

Thanks everyone for the continued support. We're here with another great update.

We’ve update some of our pages throughout the app to make for an even better study experience!
• Updated assignments page
• Updated the Analytics page so you can better monitor your progress.
• Updated Multiple Choice Review page to better analyze your results.

### 2023.02 — 2023-03-08

Thanks everyone for the continued support. We're here with another great update.

We’ve update some of our pages throughout the app to make for an even better study experience!
• Updated assignments page
• Updated the Analytics page so you can better monitor your progress.
• Updated Multiple Choice Review page to better analyze your results.

### 2023.01 — 2023-01-13

Thanks everyone for the continued support. We're here with another great update.

We’ve update some of our pages throughout the app to make for an even better study experience!
• Updated assignments page
• Updated the Analytics page so you can better monitor your progress.
• Updated Multiple Choice Review page to better analyze your results.

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