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Reading cases for more oomph
I have been doing a brisk business in appointments with 1L students who are overwhelmed…
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Case briefs and apple crisp
Sue Liemer at Southern Illinois posted a short piece on Sunday, August 22nd on the Legal…
Policy and the law – the big “huh?”
When I discuss exam writing with students, I have noticed that mentioning the possibility of "policy points"…
When organization is a weakness
All of us who practiced before entering ASP work remember colleagues who were disasters at…
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Study tips from students
I often pick up study tips from my students. They mention software that helps them…
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Settling for bronze, striving for silver, going for gold
Several law students were chatting with me this week and noted that most law students are divided into…
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How should they spend Spring Break?
This is a question that comes up every year. It is not raised by every…
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Evaluating one’s study habits
Let's face it, part of success in law school is all about strategies and techniques. …
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Beware perfectionism in law school
I know lots of law students who are perfectionists. In all prior learning experiences, they…
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Ways to prevent zoning out in class
Although the reasons for zoning out in class may vary for students, there are some…