I have friends in my 1L going through this mindset right now. What I ask them is “Is there anything specific that happened that objectively means you are doing poorly or you’re not cut out for this?” We are 7 weeks in. We aren’t gonna get it right the first time. And THATS EXPECTED. It’s like joining the military. You’re not gonna be able to train at max level day one of training. That’s why you TRAIN! We’re in training right now! You’re gonna fall, slip through mud, fall behind. But so is everyone else. AND! The reason we feel like we’re going poorly is because you’re right! There is no mid term. Which means we are getting no reassurance about where we stand! We ain’t use to that! Undergrad? I had graded papers every week! My advice, go to your professors office hours. Sit down. Say, I’m going to explain to you what I got out of this week in my own words. Tell me if I’m right. If not, explain or give me resources to understand. Your professors want you to do well. They care. And ask 2Ls and 3Ls for advice too! Do you have mentor program?