Nov 11, 2019
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're sharing our top 5 last-minute exam tips that will help you see the big picture and fill in some of the details of law school exam prep.
In this episode we discuss:
- The importance of practicing as much as you can
- Putting together the study materials for yourself
- Seeking additional help from your professors, classmates, a study group, or a tutor
- Getting a realistic understanding of how well you're doing
- Knowing the law in detail, not in broad strokes
- Having a big-picture plan and keeping yourself well enough to take the exam
- Do not give up if you feel you're behind, because a lot can be done even in a few days!
Resources:
- Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
- Examples & Explanations (E&E) series (https://www.wklegaledu.com/study-aids/examples-explanations)
- Podcast Episode 41: Avoiding Law School Exam Disasters (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-41-avoiding-law-school-exam-disasters/)
- Podcast Episode 106: How to Go to Office Hours and Make It Worth Your Time (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-106-go-office-hours-make-worth-time/)
- Podcast Episode 167: Do You Have to Join a Study Group in Law School? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-167-do-you-have-to-join-a-study-group-in-law-school/)
- Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
- Law School Toolbox blog: Wondering What an Attack Plan Is? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wondering-what-an-attack-plan-is/)
- The Girl's Guide to Law School: Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try The Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
- Law School Toolbox blog: What Should You Bring with Your to a Law School Exam? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/what-should-you-bring-with-you-to-a-law-school-exam/)
Download the Transcript
(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-221-our-top-5-last-minute-exam-tips/)
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Alison & Lee