Once again I was trolling the internet, and I came across this great post for 5 mistakes to avoid during finals from Study Hacks.  Do yourself a favor and check it out.  You will be glad you did.

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I just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.  Take some time during this holiday season to reflect on all the blessings that have been bestowed upon you and your loved ones.  May God continue to bless us all.
For non traditional law students it is a welcomed break from the [...]

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Well my fellow non traditional law students, it is that time again.  I will be taking my final exams in about two weeks.  If you are stressing over exams I have a few tips for you to stay sane.  Not all of them may work for you, but they certainly continue to help me.

The night [...]

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I my pretrial skills class am currently preparing to present my oral arguments in support of a motion for summary disposition.  I did my research.  I drafted my motion and supporting brief.  I studied all the supporting statutes and case law.  And then…I got the plaintiff’s counter motion and brief.  Whadda ya know, she thinks [...]

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For all you law students out there who may have missed the opportunity for a lifetime scholarship at Solo Practice University, you may still have another chance.  In honor of Build A Solo Practice’s second birthday, another lifetime scholarship is being awarded.  You can read all about it here.  Hurry though, you don’t want to [...]

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VOTE!

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Law school is nothing like the undergraduate experience.  From the very first day you are bombarded with large amounts of information.  To be successful in law school you must have a system of organizing this information into a comprehensive, easily accessible, and efficient manner.  Here are just a few of the things that have helped [...]

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The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. F. Scott Fitzgerald.
I think this should be the motto of every law student.  The next time you discuss or read a case try exhibiting a “first-rate intelligence.”
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One thing I try to instill in my children is the idea that you must form your own opinions and beliefs based on what you know, not what others tell you.  Of course, I want them to believe in the things I believe in and hold the same values I hold.  But rather than merely [...]

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By the way, the title does not imply that you should try to vote three times   November 4th is going to be an exciting day, and this election has all the tells of a real nail biter.  As lawyers and law students we should be especially cognizant of this great privilege to vote.  [...]

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