Taking charge of the basics means first and foremost, taking charge of
the environmental and economic obstacles. If there is any way that you
can go prepare for the bar without working - do so!
It is essential that you have the time to give to law school and
to relaxation. The first year is the crucial year in law school learning.
Environmental
and Economic Basics
Secure a quiet place to study.
Remove distraction during your study time.
During your scheduled study time be pre-occupied - be selfish.
Have time that is reserved for your family and friends and yourself - even
during your most intense study period.
But when it is time to study - be selfish!
Inadequate
preparation will cause you to perform less than your potential .
Physical Basics
Preparing for law school exams is like running a marathon! If you plan
to pass you'll need to be alert and have energy and stamina.
To be successful in law school you will need to:
have proper mental conditioning
have proper physical conditioning, and
have careful pacing.
To make an A+ in law school you will need to go into exams in peak mental/physical
fitness
eat properly
get adequate sleep
have fun! regular fun is vital to combating mental staleness and psychological
disorientation
Psychological Basics
Attitude and character are decisive factors in achieving success.
Having a positive attitude and being a person of honor and integrity will
take you far.
You must be able to keep a positive attitude while going through the process
of learning a large amount of detailed information without any feedback.
Remember this is a long distance run. You need to prepare adequately
each day and you need to take care of yourself throughout the semester.
Make sure that you :
Get adequate sleep
Eat properly
Get exercise
Schedule recreation and time away from study
Allow time in your study for emergencies.
Develop a plan for the semester
Don't go about preparation haphazardly - develop a schedule.
Do active instead of passive learning
Passive learning equals reading and re-reading outlines and materials
Active learning
taking practice exams and reviewing answers
doing multiple choice questions and reviewing the answers
developing flashcards with terms and rules on them and working through them.
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