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Oct 2022
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365: Top 10 Tips for Studying for Final ...

ALISON MONAHAN AND LEE BURGESS - LAW SCHOOL TOOLBOX, LLC
About this episode

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're sharing our top 10 things to consider when preparing for your law school final exams.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Making an exam calendar
  • Outlining, practicing, and getting feedback
  • Finding a balance between studying and class work
  • Being smart about study groups
  • Spending time to evaluate your Thanksgiving plans
  • Preparing for exams as a marathon, not a sprint!

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Alison & Lee

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