Episode 422

422: Law School Exam Prep (Part 1)

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond · Law School Toolbox

November 6, 202328m 14s

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Show Notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in a two-part series on getting ready for exams. Today, we're talking about what professors look for on law school exams, as well as strategies to make effective outlines and study aids. Next time, we'll focus on practicing exam-taking skills and creating a plan for exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

Why are law school exams generally so difficult?
What professors are looking for on exams
Analyzing a sample Criminal Law hypo
How to create a useful outline

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