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Here we are in mid-October. The leaves are turning, the days are getting shorter, and law students everywhere are freaking out. Yup, it is the time of year for the October Freakout. Does this sound familiar? Have you had a rough week or two? Are you starting to feel panicked or full of anxiety? It is completely normal, and we are here to help. [Read more…] about Having an October Freakout? Of Course You Are!

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Have you ever heard of Erwin Chemerinsky? He may have written your Constitutional Law textbook. And he may be your law school dean (if you go to the University of California, Irvine). He is well-known as a constitutional law expert, having written many books and argued many important appellate cases. He was even my bar review lecturer on constitutional law when I was studying for the bar exam. He did his entire six-hour lecture from memory, with no notes. No kidding, this guy is incredibly impressive in so many ways.  [Read more…] about Favorite Con Law Supplement: Chemerinsky’s Constitutional Law: Principles and Policies

Earlier in the semester, we talked about waiting to buy supplements (which can end up saving you a bit of very important dinero). However, now is the time (about halfway through the semester) to pick your supplements and begin using them! (Not sure which supplements to purchase? Stay tuned, we will soon share some of our favorites on the blog.) Note: I use the term “supplement” to cover commercial supplements, hornbooks, and commercial outlines.  [Read more…] about What Do I Do With Supplements?

So often, law students find themselves strapped for time. They feel that they must spend every moment of every day reading and preparing for class. Well, that isn’t really the best idea, because the magic actually happens after class. [Read more…] about Are You Spending Time Learning the Material? If Not, You Should Be