Top Tips for Creating a Law School Finals Study Schedule

For many law school classes, the majority (or entirety!) of your final grade is based on the final exam. This is why it is so important to create a personalized law school finals study schedule that will work for you! Don’t save your studying until the last minute, which will only serve to add more pressure to what is already a high-stress time for most students. Set yourself up to succeed on your law school exams by making a study schedule before your last day of classes. Your law school finals study schedule should center on three key components: (1) outlining for each exam, (2) reviewing and memorizing your outlines, and (3) taking practice exams. Below we explain how to map out your “big picture” plan and then the day-to-day details to effectively and efficiently study so you can ace your final exams!

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Four Tips For Law School Midterms Prep

Midterms in law school do not play as major of a role when compared to final exams. Final examinations will determine almost all of your grades, however, midterms can factor into your final grade, even if minimal. On top of potentially acting as the difference between an A- and B+, midterms also serve several key purposes. So, while most would say that midterms aren’t as important as law school final exams, they still matter! To maximize your final examination success, you should treat law school midterms as serious exams that require attention. Doing so will ensure that your midterm grade is an accurate representation of your progression at that point in time. With that out of the way, here are JD Advising’s law school midterms prep tips

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How To Deal With Final Exam Anxiety

If you’re reading this – chances are final exams are coming up, and you may or may not be freaking out. Final exams are a difficult period for law school students for a number of reasons. Not only do you have to engage in intensive study for multiple classes, but you also have to manage emotions. Anxiety, stress, pressure – they all have to be navigated when it comes to law school finals. However, for some students, the anxiety of upcoming final exams can be more a greater obstacle. We’re here to help you deal with the often-overwhelming anxiety that comes along with final exams. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite pieces of advice for dealing with final exam anxiety.

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Law School Final Exam Etiquette

They can be the most annoying people in the world. You know the type. The people that brag about how easy the final exam was. The people who show up late to the final exam. The students that run up to you asking about the intricacies of essay number five. They’re the type of people who feel the need to share their ideas with classmates 10 minutes before the final and psyche other people out because of it. Regardless of whether there is a written code of conduct for law school exams, all students should know the basics. Let’s face it, the people described above can make taking a final exam a nightmare without them even knowing it. The importance of law school exam etiquette is something that is partly common sense, partly learned, and always appreciated. If you’re new to law school or need a refresher on how to behave during final exams – Read ahead! Here are our favorite and most appreciated pieces of law school final exam etiquette.

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