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November Spawned a Monster
For the past several years, every student that found themselves in academic jeopardy told me…
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More Quick Study Tips
Here are a few more study tips from students and others: Consider putting your outlines…
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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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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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Using To Do Lists Effectively
Task lists for what one needs to accomplish (commonly called to do lists) are effective…
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Solving Study Group Problems
Some of my law students avoid study groups because of prior problems they had with…
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Turning the Socratic Method into a More Positive Experience
The Socratic Method is probably the most feared and most maligned aspect of law school. Fortunately,…
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Some Quick Tips for Studying
I have been collecting tips from my students and others to pass on to our readers. …
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Effective Case Briefing
Students often ask how to determine which concepts in a case should end up as…