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Practice Exams Given by 1L Professors
We are entering the time period at our law school when many of our first-year…
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New Exam Skills Book
I just received a review copy of Barry Friedman and John CP Goldberg's Open Book,…
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Keeping grades in perspective
It is exam time. Angst is in the air. So many students are seeing their…
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Unusual fonts may aid in learning
More new science on learning and metacognition: Helpful tips for students: 1) We learn better…
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Making time when there seems to be none
A common theme in my discussion with students this week is that there are not…
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Use common sense when preparing for exams
In the stress of studying for exams, some students lose their common sense. They exhibit…
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Do students know what is good for them? Do they care?
The ABA Journal and the National Law Journal reported on an law review article that…
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Did you hear what I heard?
Professors are winding down their classes. Statements are being dropped left and right about what will…
Keeping a positive attitude
Over the 9 years that I have been doing academic support with law students, I…
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It’s triage time again
We have seven class days left. I am meeting lots of students who are brand new to…