"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.
"In Called On, Lisa 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, bestselling author of The Kommandant's Girl
"Lisa 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, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex
"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 & editor, SCOTUSblog
"This remarkable book showcases all the traits that make Lisa 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 miss the chance to get Called On."
-- Kermit Roosevelt, bestselling author of Allegiance and In the Shadow of the Law
"If you're thinking of going to law school, read this book. If you never miss The Good Wife, read this book. If you're looking for a novel that's smartly observed and filled with female characters who jump off the page, read Called On--twice as real as Legally Blonde but just as much fun."
-- Sally Koslow, author of The Widow Waltz and Little Pink Slips
