Moving Forward for Improvement in Grades
Alex and Rebecca have made very valid points in their posts regarding grades and reactions…
Time, Time, Time…
Sometimes, timing is everything. Law students need to learn to use their time wisely to…
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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,…