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Jul 2023
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403: Start Law School Right -- Outlining...

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

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're discussing outlining as part of your studying and exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The two purposes of outlining in law school
  • When should you start outlining?
  • What materials do you need in order to get started?
  • A step-by-step process for effective outlining
  • Different formats you can use for making an outline

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

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Alison & Lee

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