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The "L" designation in 1L/2L/3L

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:04 pm
by boss
Does anyone know what the L stands for in 1L/2L/3L? Law? Legal? Lulz?

It seems like a stupid question, but it has been bothering me all night. :oops:

Re: The "L" designation in 1L/2L/3L

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:22 pm
by im_blue
1L = first-year law student

similarly, M1 = first-year medical student