U.S. law school tips

Time is almost always an issue in law school, especially as end-of-semester finals and papers approach. You may feel like you have little control over the time challenge. However, with the right strategies, you can balance your law school to-do list effectively to reduce your stress. Assess Before You Begin It’s hard to manage what […]

Law school midterms will soon be here. And while they’re just miniature exams and rarely count as much as final exams, they’re still an integral part of your legal journey. Beyond the fact that they count for a particular percentage of your grades, they also offer a snapshot of your understanding and progress in the […]

Let’s face it, at any given time there can be a lot going on. Whether in your personal life, with law school, or with current events. All are important issues that deserve your research, attention, and discussion. Yet, it’s important not to lose sight of any potential negative or triggering impacts such issues can have […]

As a 1L law student, you’ve likely faced numerous questions about how best to tackle your studies. One common dilemma is whether to join a law school study group or stick to solo studying. The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every student learns differently, prepares differently, and definitely studies differently. You know you best. But let’s dive […]

If you’re in the thick of 1L year and wondering how you’re going to make it, rest assured, you can do this. The first year of law school is many things, from challenging to exciting to incredibly frustrating at times. The way to conquer your day-to-day routine as you navigate classes and uncover the black […]

As you may have already discovered, your speed-reading abilities may not carry over as much as you would like in law school. You must now carefully and critically analyze, question and reason every paragraph, sentence and word. Here’s how to get the most out of your preparation for class and your reading of assigned cases. […]