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Pretty Please with Sugar on Top
It is time to call in the reinforcements. For most law schools, exams are approximately 2…
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Staying Motivated
Students are really tired at this point in the semester. If they have stayed on…
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The Fallacy of Mere Memorization
Law students try at times to substitute memorization of the black letter law for actual…
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Some Common Errors in Exam Study
Students often study for exams in ways that are counter-productive. They may adopt old undergraduate methods…
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Use Study Groups Wisely
Many law students are forming study groups for the first time at this point in…
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Fall Finals Study Plan
Here are my recommendations for students who want to prepare for exams AND enjoy their their families and friends during a (partially) relaxed Thanksgiving break.
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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…