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Nov 10
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529: Last-Minute Law School Exam Prep: T...

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

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're discussing how you can regroup, triage, and get the most out of the final weeks before law school exams.  

In this episode we discuss:

  • Preparing outlines and other study materials
  • How to use study groups effectively
  • Writing practice exams and getting feedback
  • Optimizing study time and minimizing distractions
  • The importance of sleep and wellbeing
  • How to prepare for exam accommodations
  • Using AI tools for exam prep

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Alison & Lee

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