Guest Blogger Post 3 – Louis Schulze: “Don’t Even THINK About Using Supplements” Part One
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“Feedback” vs. “Feedforward:” A Path to Improve Learning & Final Exam Performance
I'm worried about final exams. To be frank, I don't like the word "final." I…
Recall Your Purpose for the Finals Push
The wind is gently blowing while the sun rises over the horizon. A cool morning…
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Time for Hot Chocolate and Completed Outlines
The leaves are changing and falling. For some, the weather is beautiful. The crisp air…
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Rabbit Trails and Exam Writing – A Concrete Tip to Improve Exam Analysis
My dog loves rabbit trails. Luckily for the rabbits, at least thus far, the trails…
The Lawyerly Skill of Asking for Help
With apologies to T.S. Eliot, April is not the cruellest month -- October is, at…
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Habit Stacking to Create Lasting Change
Have you ever decided to eat healthy, exercise, or do some other generally good action…
Are you being sabotaged by perfectionism?
A perfectionism epidemic has broken out at most law schools across the country. It is…
Threats and Challenges in Law School
Final exams. Olympic competition. Oral argument. Job interviews. The bar examination. These are all high-stakes…
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Tips for Turning Bar Exam Sorrow Into A Successful Fresh Start
It's that time of year. In the midst of many celebrations over bar passage, let's…