The most important thing to do in law school is to memorize every case name and fact - just like they did in Paper Chase.

Law school is nothing like medical school.

Before an exam, I should study every little detail about all the cases I have read. Law professors love to see what I have memorized come back at them.

If I can get a hold of an outline, either from an upper class student or from a "professional outline source," I'll be all set for exams.

There is an answer for every question asked in law school. Professors don't like to tell me what it is so that they can feel superior.

If law school is a process, I don't have to open the case book. As long as I get the gist from outlines and class discussions, I'll be fine. I'll join a study group for extra insurance.

If I did O.K. in college with minimal [or average] effort, I should do O.K. in law school.

Legal writing will teach me how to write in lawyer talk. I'll learn lots of Latin phrases and write in a way no one will understand, except for fellow lawyers.

Practicing exam taking is a waste of time. Professors never ask the same question twice.

In order to fully prepare for each class, I have to stay up until 2:00 a.m. each night. There is no such thing as "time management" when it comes to law school.

Law school is not about being a passive learner; it's about being an independent learner.

Law school is not about the answers; it's about the questions.

Law school is not easy; nor is it impossible.

Law school is not like undergraduate study. You will not be quizzed regularly. You will not feel good about any one class.

Law school is not for quitters; persistence wins the day.

Law school is not about "knowing the subject matter," it is about issues and analysis.

Law school is not for procrastinators; the law is a jealous mistress.

Law school is not for those with a low self esteem; you must find ways to protect yourself.