The study of law is not an exact science. While some areas of the law are rooted in ancient history, other areas change almost daily. While that teaching style does still exist, there are more and more professors who lecture, form discussion groups, and use only volunteers in class. The schools then group these classes into smaller sections, commonly ranging from 70 to 150, with whom you will have all of your first year classes. You may also encounter an air of competition that was missing from more informal undergraduate classes.
Many students organize themselves into smaller study groups, as well.
The reading in most low programs is voluminous, of not overwhelming. And casebooks do not grace best seller lists. Sharp comprehension skills are needed as legal outcomes can depend on the choice of one word. Communication Skills will be as important as reading. Legal writing values conciseness, precision and need for that certain style to set you apart from others.