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Podcast Episode 28: Dealing With Bad Law School Grades

January 11, 2016 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Law School Toolbox podcastWelcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This week we are talking about the topic on many law student minds — handling disappointing first semester grades.

Chances are, you’ve received at least some of your first semester law school grades by now. We hope you’re jumping for joy, but the reality is that most students didn’t do as well as they hoped. Don’t panic – this isn’t the end of your legal career. You have plenty of time to turn things around. The important thing is to stay focused, learn from your mistakes, and put a plan in place for success next time around. It is possible!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Lee and Alison’s personal experience with first semester grades
  • What you need to understand about the curve
  • Why do people get so stressed out about law school grades?
  • Steps to take after you get your grades
  • Why it’s OK to be disappointed
  • How to evaluate your study process
  • Why outlining is an important tool in studying for exams
  • The importance of getting feedback
  • Time management tips
  • How to explain bad grades during interviews

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Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

 


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