What law books should I read to prepare for law school?

knesa27: What law books should I read to prepare for law school?
I would like to prepare for my first year in law school. I am looking to purchase books on torts, contracts, civil procedure, constitutional law, and criminal law. Any recommendations on which books to read? I’ve heard Gilbert’s Law Reviews have good outlines, but is it easy to read and understand? Please advise.

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Answer by j_melfi_1201
Emanuel’s is a good outline – I liked it better than Gilbert’s. Examples & Explanations is also good. For class, you should get High Court Case Notes, which are keyed to your textbooks and summarizes each case in the book. You do not need to purchase any books on the above topics until you get your book list though. The books are very expensive and you do not want to get the wrong book.
You should take it easy before heading to law school. Maybe read 1L or watch the Paper Chase. But, to begin reading textbooks is not something I would advise you do. You will be doing enough of that when school starts!!!!!