Experiences Of A Non Traditional Law Student
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 [...]
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 [...]
While making my usual rounds trolling the law-school blawgs I came across a little tidbit of information at Law Ingenue. Every non traditional law student has his or her own special way to study and manage work. Here is just another example that you may find useful. Check out the post here.
Disclaimer: Before you study [...]
It is that time of year again when the kids are home for summer vacation. Yikes! I love my children with all my heart, but it can be a real challenge to manage law school when they are home all the time now. My older kids are involved in community activities and have many other [...]
If you have been in law school long enough you know by now that there are some professors you like more than others. You have probably heard from some of your upper-class peers that you should take this professor and avoid that one. Many law students think that if they do poorly in a class [...]
Ah, the age old question, to buy new or used books. With new books you get those crisp, clean pages without all the markings of others. With used books you get the markings of others that may feel something is important that you do not. Generally speaking, used books are not that much cheaper than [...]
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 [...]
Dave’s father has three sons. There names are Snap, Crackle, and ??? If you answered Pop then shame on you :) The correct answer is, of course, Dave!
When we are involved in your studies it is important to always be thinking critically and using our common sense as well. You would be surprised (or perhaps [...]
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 [...]