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Here is an example of a recent, timely, practice MBE question. Read more
How to Pay Attention in an Online Law School Class
Now that many law schools are moving to having online classes due to the coronavirus pandemic, many students find it challenging to pay attention. With the distractions of social media, anxiety about the coronavirus, and the difficulty of trying to find a new routine, it is no wonder it is difficult to pay attention in online law school classes. Here, we tell you a few tips to set yourself up for success. Read more
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Here, we give a brief overview of how to succeed on law school exams so you understand exactly why this guide is broken down the way that it is.
Note that no matter what class it is or what style exam it is (open-book, closed-book, essay, multiple-choice, or a combination), your law school exam will test two things: (1) how well you know the law and (2) how well you can apply it. So, you need to focus on learning and applying the law throughout the semester. That is it! Read more
Many students define success in law school by grade point average or class ranking. However, one of the best ways to create opportunities for yourself is networking. Networking is not, in and of itself, likely to land you a prestigious job in a position straight out of law school that otherwise requires a high class rank. But, it is a way to increase opportunities for yourself both during and after law school. Read more
Almost every jurisdiction requires bar applicants to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) as a prerequisite to becoming licensed to practice law. In this post, we explain what the exam is and why you have to take it!
It is imperative to read cases and properly prepare for class. Ideally, you would be able to read every word of every case closely and analytically. But sometimes you will not have time. Life, and other law school activities get in the way. And you will still want to effectively prepare for class (rather than not reading at all!).
In this guide, we discuss how to succeed in law school. We define “success” in law school primarily as academic success (i.e., getting high grades!). The reason we do this is that academic success is the most straightforward path to success in your career. It opens the most doors in terms of activities you can join (e.g., law review, moot court), clerkships and internships that are available to you, and employment in and after law school. It maximizes the opportunities at your disposal. If you want a big firm job right after law school, academic success is a must!
However, we also encourage being a well-rounded law student, including focusing on networking and making sure to stay physically and mentally healthy. All of these things are equally important and closely tied with succeeding in law school as well as professionally and personally. Read more
What is an example of a daily law school study checklist?
It is important to have an efficient daily law school study schedule if you are a first-year student. What you do every day will ultimately lead to your success (or lack of success) in law school. If your goal is to be a high-achieving and well-rounded law student, below is what we recommend you include in your daily law school study schedule.
How do I prepare for class in law school (without wasting time)?
Below, we discuss five steps to prepare for class in law school in the most efficient and effective way possible. Note that the goal of preparing for class in law school is to prepare effectively so that you can:
Why is it so important to go to class in law school (and pay attention!)?
In college, you may have skipped some of your classes and not suffered much because of it. In law school, it is important to go to class and pay attention!
Why is it so important to go to class? The answer is simple: Read more
How To Ask For A Letter Of Recommendation In Law School
While you’re in law school, you might find yourself needing to ask for letters of recommendation. You may be applying for a job that needs a letter, such as a judicial clerkship. You may need a letter for admission to your state’s bar after you graduate. In this post, we’ll discuss seven tips for how to ask for a letter of recommendation while you’re in law school.
Some students wonder what “cases” are in law school.
In law school, the vast majority of your homework each night during your first year (with the exception of any legal writing class homework), will consist of reading cases.
Your casebook will likely have a variety of different cases in it. Most of these cases will merely be excerpts—that is, you will not read the full opinion, just a sample. These vary from one page to five pages, on average. Some might be even shorter (just a few sentences) whereas others can be even longer. Read more
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