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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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: [...]

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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 [...]

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Exam time presents some unique challenges for the non-traditional law student. Here are some tips to help you cope and prepare.

Fine-tune your class outlines. Generally, your professors will key you in to the really important exam areas. Prepare an attack outline and concentrate on these areas.
Tell family and friends you are [...]

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