One could argue that we have opinions because we are human, or that we are human because we have opinions.  Either way, we are all human and we all have opinions.  As law students, however, we are not allowed to merely have opinions; we must have opinions grounded in fact or reasonable belief.  Many people [...]

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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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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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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.”
If [...]

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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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Law school is unlike most other educational endeavors we have undertaken.  In college it was many times just enough to “cram and regurgitate”.  This may have produced a good exam grade, but it did precious little more.  The reason is that cramming puts information into our short-term memory.  Real study and learning puts information into [...]

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Every one will eventually have what they consider to be the “killer” law school term; mine is coming up in two weeks.  Without exception, everyone I have spoken with in law school says that secured transactions is probably the most difficult class you will take.  Well, I have secured transactions and tax next term… together [...]

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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.  [...]

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