Experiences Of A Non Traditional Law Student
It is that time of year again - exams! On top of exams this year, however, I also have the MPRE this Friday. But I am taking Professional Responsibility this year, so I think the class has prepared me better for the exam, and the exam has prepared me for the final in the class. [...]
This past weekend I spent a total of 8 hours taking MPRE review courses. One I paid for and the other was offered free through the law school. I am currently enrolled in Professional Responsibility and thought taking the MPRE and the reviews could’nt hurt me in that class on the exam either.
Without jinxing myself [...]
I finally finished my ADA paper. Curious enough, it still lingered in my mind even after I handed it in. Why? I had worked hard on it. I had revised and then revised again. And most importantly, I cannot change it now. Why is it then that we continue to second guess ourselves even after [...]
Many times we law students seem to sit through class without uttering a peep. If you are in a class that utilizes the Socratic method heavily you probably sit in fear that the professor may call on you next to recite a case. Why is that?
If you know the case (which you should) it should [...]
Well, it finally happened to me. I have never taken a “bluebook” exam before. I have always taken them on my laptop. Today, however, I went to start up my exam software and it failed the security check! Yikes! My first reaction was that this was a mistake and I [...]
Many times law students believe that if they know the law that they will do great in school. This is partly true but not totally. You must also know your professor. Knowing the law is just not enough. Remember that professors are people too. And just like any other person on the planet they have [...]
Well, it is that time of year again. Final exams are just around the corner. Keep a cool head about yourself and don’t get too stressed out. If you have done your part over the last 15 weeks then you will be fine. If you have slacked off and think that you can just cram, [...]
I will soon be entering the last term of my second year of law school. Time really does fly. I am heading on the downward slope to graduation. But what awaits in the lull of the valley is another crest at the top of an even larger mountain. The State Bar Exam.
We are all anxious [...]
The life of a law student is a busy life indeed, especially a non-traditional law student. Unlike undergraduate school you have fifteen weeks of class time (with little or no constructive feedback) followed by one exam which will determine you entire grade for the term. This can seem very daunting, and the question often arises: [...]
I just took my last exam today as I am sure many of you did as well. My brief sigh of relief was followed, however, by a gnawing feeling that I now have 5 weeks to wait and see how I did :) I am confident that what I had learned will show through on [...]