Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today’s episode, we’re focusing on a very important question: What exactly are you supposed to pay attention to in class in order to make the most of your class time?
In this episode we discuss:
- What law school isn’t about
- The most important things to pay attention to in class
- Understanding the grey areas of the law and the ambiguities in fact patterns
- Some of the lessons Lee and Alison learned during their time in law school
- How to structure your class notes
- How can you stay engaged when class is boring?
- Why should you review your notes within a few days of class?
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Resources:
- “Start Law School Right” podcast series
- “Start Law School Right” course
- Law School Toolbox
- Tutoring for Law School Success
- Strategies for Pre-Law Students
- Podcast Episode 102: How to Read Cases and Prepare for Class in Law School
- Podcast Episode 161: Should You Use a Laptop in Law School Classes?
- Podcast Episode 187: Thinking on Your Feet in Class Discussions and Other Public Speaking Opportunities
- Podcast Episode 189: Making Class Time Productive in Law School
- Circa notebooks
- Tips for Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method
- Pay Attention in Class – It Can Save You Time!
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