Law Students

With the final exams fast approaching, I thought I might offer a few words of encouragement.

• Studying is a personal experience.  Do what works for you.
• Avoid places where other law students gather.  (e.g. law library and other popular hangouts).
• Walk away when other law students brag about their outlines and how hard they are studying.  For all you know they have a 50-page outline filled with worthless details.
• Do not panic.  Study piece by piece, section by section.  With proper time management, you will be able to learn the necessary rules by the time you take the exam.
• Do not overstudy.  The quantity of time spent staring at a book is not as helpful as the quality of time understanding and applying the rules.  
• When studying, start out with the big picture (what are the issues), list the relevant rules/law, and apply the facts to the relevant rules/law (hint: arrange in chronological order).