Studying for Exams

Topics include grading criteria, studying for exams, legal and factual diagramming, course outlines, and outlining and writing exam answers.

This book offers a concise and practical strategy that can be applied to almost any law school exam, regardless of topic or level. It also teaches students how to "prepare for exams, instead of preparing for class," with proven time-management and outlining techniques.

Includes sections on law school study techniques, preparing for exams, and taking law school exams. Essay exam questions and sample answers are provided.

An insider's view of what professors look for in exam answers and how exam-taking connects to good lawyering.

Chapters cover scoring and grading, beginning the process, from process to writing, explaining your answer, organization, signposting, and writing style.

Discusses how to master reading casebooks, including evaluating what you read, reviewing, rephrasing, and recording. It also includes chapters on reading statutes and cases outside of casebooks.

Zen is about simplicity, balance, knowing your universe & yourself, and staying focused. Similarly, these principles should be the foundation for success in law school, and this book details how to put these principles into practice in order to maximize your ability to have a successful law school career.

This basic guide provides pointers on legal writing, using study aids effectively, outlining, and preparing for and writing exam answers.

Practical advice on preparing outlines and checklists.

Helpful chapters cover learning your writing style, outlining your courses, and dealing with your grades.