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Read more: I Feel Lost in Law School. What Should I Do?I Feel Lost in Law School. What Should I Do?
So many students describe feeling lost in law school. They don’t like the Socratic-method-y learning style. They don’t feel comfortable with questions without answers. They aren’t used to the new legal language that they slog through in old cases. Nor…
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Read more: Five Backpack Carrying Tips for Law StudentsFive Backpack Carrying Tips for Law Students
I used to carry a huge backpack in law school. I carried all of my books, a bulky laptop computer, as well as snacks and supplies − all on my back − all day, every day. I did it in…
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Read more: Should I delay taking the LSAT?Should I delay taking the LSAT?
Students frequently ask us “Should I delay taking the LSAT?” Sometimes the answer is yes – and sometimes it is no! There is not a “right” answer to this question. Therefore, we always make a recommendation to students on a…
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Read more: Alright, my law student friends, time to stop briefing cases! (And start outlining…)Alright, my law student friends, time to stop briefing cases! (And start outlining…)
Alright, my law student friends, time to stop briefing cases! (And start outlining…) Fact: I forgot how to brief cases. I have to re-learn how to brief cases every time I teach law students or prelaw students how to brief…
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Read more: Topic 8: Become Familiar with the Key Words and Phrases on the MPRETopic 8: Become Familiar with the Key Words and Phrases on the MPRE
Topic 8: Become Familiar with the Key Words and Phrases on the MPRE Some students answer several MPRE questions incorrectly simply because they are not familiar with how the question is asked. Learning exactly what a question is asking is a…
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Read more: National Suicide Prevention Week – for Law Students and LawyersNational Suicide Prevention Week – for Law Students and Lawyers
September 7-13, 2015 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Given the high rate of depression among law students and lawyers, we felt compelled to write a post increasing awareness about suicide and depression. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death…
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Read more: How do I create a law school outline? (an in-depth guide)How do I create a law school outline? (an in-depth guide)
How do I create a law school outline? (an in-depth guide) Writing your law school outlines (and starting early in the semester!) is one of the most important things you can do to maximize your chances of graduating at the…





