You did it! You’ve survived half a semester, more than a year, or almost all of law school. You’ve found your groove—the perfect combination of reading, note taking, and outlining that works for you. You feel ready to take on anything that law school throws at you with this foolproof method.
I’m here to tell you that your “foolproof” method may not be so foolproof after all. While it may have gotten you an A in Torts, it may not get you an A in Evidence. Blasphemy! I know. But I’m not asking you to reinvent the wheel with each law school course; I’m simply asking you to tweak your foundational approach to meet the demands of each course and professor. Your strong foundation will continue to serve you but getting to the next level will require some fine tuning.
Specifically, there are a few factors that should shape how and whether you tweak your study approach: [Read more…] about Rejecting a One-Size-Fits-All Approach: Tailoring Your Study Methods
Finally, it’s winter break! Law students get to take a long rest from school, travel to see their family and significant others for the holidays, catch up on the latest television shows and movies, and take their minds off of thick casebooks and legal briefs.
For many students, the concept of an Honor Code is not foreign. The Honor Code promotes academic integrity by articulating expectations for students and teaching staff and prohibiting certain conduct. For example, students should not plagiarize others’ work, give or receive help in completing their examinations, or help with or collaborate together on assignments when not permitted.