Many of you may have open book exams coming up. These exams may allow you to bring in your outline, a codebook, your textbook, supplements. . .you name it. You may be relieved knowing that you are going to be able to bring in everything you might need into the classroom. There is no way you can’t do well on this exam, right? [Read more…] about Tips for Studying for an Open Book Law School Exam
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Wondering What an Attack Plan Is?
Have you heard of attack plans? Some law students are already familiar with attack plans, but others may be scratching their heads.
Whether or not attack plans are a new concept for you is kind of unimportant. What is really important to note, is that attack plans are exam-taking “secret sauce.” We aren’t kidding; they can make or break your exam answer! [Read more…] about Wondering What an Attack Plan Is?
November: Starting to Prepare for Finals
Wow, it is already November 1st! That means, for most of you, final exams are just about five to six weeks away. Because of this, it is time to buckle down and start preparing for exams. This month, we will be posting content about studying for closed book and open book exams, multiple choice tests, using attack plans, and getting the most out of your practice exams. [Read more…] about November: Starting to Prepare for Finals
Can Bar Materials Help You Study for Exams?
As many readers know, I also help people study for the California Bar Exam and I write for our sister site the Bar Exam Toolbox. Frequently, law students come to me asking where they can find basic outlines on the black letter law, practice questions on 1L subjects, or multiple-choice questions. Often, I recommend that they go to their law library and check out whether there are bar review materials on reserve. If so, these materials can be helpful when it comes to studying for finals. [Read more…] about Can Bar Materials Help You Study for Exams?
Favorite Civil Procedure Supplement: Anything by Professor Glannon
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Are you taking Civil Procedure this semester? Are you confused (like most everyone else is) in Civil Procedure? If so, you would be wise to invest in a quality Civil Procedure supplement. Our two favorites are by Professor Glannon. One is from the Examples and Explanation Series, and the other is called the Glannon Guide to Civil Procedure: Learning Civil Procedure Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis. Both are quality supplements (and I will be honest, both are on my bookshelf). [Read more…] about Favorite Civil Procedure Supplement: Anything by Professor Glannon
Having an October Freakout? Of Course You Are!
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!