Called On [Hardcover]

Called On may be this generation's One L... - Tony Mauro, The National Law Journal Libby Behl and Connie Shun are both at Warren Law because they want to make the world better. First-year student Libby's got a lot to learn about law - not to mention love, long nights, and low-grade coffee. Through a difficult year, her professor Connie starts to question what she knows about how law - and justice - work. Witty and insightful, Called On is an insider's peek into the struggles of learning law and the satisfaction of finding a new path in life. McElroy perfectly captures the pressures, challenges, and triumphs of both teaching and studying the law. Filled with big, memorable personalities, Called On is an utterly charming depiction of the 1L experience. - Alafair Burke, author, The Ex In Called On, McElroy deftly chronicles the stories of law professor Connie Shun and first year law student Libby Behl, each of whom is trying to move past tragedy and forge a new path for herself. The intersection of their lives is both humorous and heartbreaking. In this thoughtful and thought-provoking commentary on life, love, and the law, McElroy demonstrates the rare gift to simultaneously entertain, educate, uplift, and inspire. - Pam Jenoff, author, The Kommandant's Girl Lisa McElroy nails law school - from first-day jitters to gunners and back-benchers - in a funny, perceptive, and poignant (but never predictable) first novel. Grab a Diet Coke and a handful of M&Ms and settle in; once you start reading, you won't want to stop. - Amy Howe, co-founder and editor, SCOTUSblog This remarkable book showcases all the traits that make McElroy such an amazing teacher: a deep understanding of legal issues, a superb ability to connect them to the real world, and a wry, compassionate understanding of her fellow humans in all their flawed splendor. Plus, she can flat-out tell a story. If you never made it to law school - and even if you never wanted to - don't misslS0