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To Scare or Not to Scare…the Bar Exam
With Halloween upon us, I started thinking about all things frightening. While at this time…
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Satellite of Love
Along with decorative gourds and tiny sociopaths demanding candy, the end of October brings an…
Take a Deep Breath and Take Control
Most of our law schools have only 5 or 6 weeks of class left in the semester. …
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Blog on Education Research Relevant to Law Schools
Hat tip to Ruthann Robson at CUNY School of Law for alerting us to a…
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New Map of the Human Brain, New Ways to Understand Students
Everyone has heard of "right brain/left brain thinking." However, this article debunks the right brain-left…
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What Can I Do in Sixty Minutes or Less?
It is a common misconception among law students that studying cannot be accomplished in small time blocks. …
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Tips for Dealing with Students Who Don’t “Do” Outlining
As a part of my required OneL course, all students are required to turn in…
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Negative Ways of Handling Stress and Better Choices to Cope
We are in the ninth week of class here at our law school. It is…
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That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore
"Comedy isn't pretty." -- Steve Martin I worry quite a bit about the impact…
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Using To Do Lists Effectively
Task lists for what one needs to accomplish (commonly called to do lists) are effective…