Thoughts Of A Non Traditional Law Student
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 am rather sore this morning because I spent last night on the sofa. No, my wife did not kick me out of the bedroom :) My brother and his wife are taking care of my mother and she needed to be taken to the hospital late last night. I was called to go stay [...]
Do you ever get the feeling that law school defines you? I sometimes become so absorbed in my studies and classes that it seems I am a law student 24/7. This is not healthy. When I find myself falling into that trap I get very stressed out and must take time for [...]
I have not been posting as often as I would like to lately, and I apologize for that. The first week back to school after the break is a tedious and busy time for me. I should be back on my game and have some more time for posting soon. As non-traditional law students I [...]
Well, the Christmas break is almost over, and it is time to hit the books again. I have enjoyed the break, but now is the time to really begin to focus on my studies again. Sometimes this is not as easy as it sounds. I have had more time with the family, [...]
Every successful law student must learn the fine art of briefing legal cases. I call this an art because there is no set method of case briefing that works for everyone. You must choose the method that works best for you. A legal case brief is not a legal brief in the [...]
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 [...]
It is that time of year again when the rubber meets the road. It has been 14 weeks of lectures, outlining, note taking, and studying, and it all comes down to one 3-hour exam.
After 14 weeks though I feel that I am ready. Besides, if I am not ready by now it is [...]
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is just around the corner. For many non-traditional law students this means final exams. Studying for finals during the end-of-year holiday season is especially difficult. While you may have the urge to take some short-cuts preparing for finals during the holidays, you should resist that urge. [...]
My family and I had a great Thanksgiving-day dinner. Turkey, stuffing, yams, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and the list goes on. . . It was a wonderful time of eating and visiting with family. And it was a welcome break from the stresses of law school and studying. But after all the food is put [...]
