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First Year Survival Manual
This is must read and keep. It has 8 parts, all of which you need! What's it all about? Preparing for Class, Class discussion, After Class, Summarizing your notes, Studying for Law Exams, Writing Law Exams, The Key to Success!

http://stu.findlaw.com/outlines/commercialout/gilbert/survival.html

Law School - Materials for Success
Law professor gives hints for surviving law school.

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/profiles/glesnerfines/success1.html

Why Studying in Law School is Different ...
In law school, mistaken beliefs about study skills can get you into serious academic trouble. See the reasons why right here.

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/study/study01.htm

Why Law Students Fail to Achieve their Personal Best ...
Top Ten list! Specific to law students. Check out PRE-IRAC-C, a process for success.

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/study/TopTenReasons_files/frame.htm

Reading Effectively: SQ3R for Law Students
How to spend less time reading and more time remembering!

http://71.18.102.7/class/case03.htm

Time Management
Semester long schedule as well as the weekly schedule!

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/timemanagement.asp

Lectures
A three step process, including sample law notes.

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/lectures.asp

Outlining
Why do law students outline? Now only find out why, but also how!

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/outlining.asp

Study Aids
What's a hornbook? Don't miss out on CALI.

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/studyaids.asp

10 Ways to Avoid Depression in Law School
Don't lose your balance. Thetells you how.

http://ww.frugallawstudent.com/2007/05/31/10-ways-to-avoid-depression-in-law-school/

Study Groups
Study groups for law students. Learn what's best.

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/studygroups.asp

Tips on Taking Law School Exams
During the exam, establish a ritual!

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/exams/exam01.htm

Memory Lifter
You must know the law to do the analysis. 'Er, know = memorize!

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/exams/memory07.htm

When Mind Hacs Won't Work: Brute Force Memorization
What do you do with 40 pages of law school outlines? Try a technique that works for a couple of law students.

http://www.frugallawstudent.com/2007/12/06/when-mind-hacks-wont-work-brute-force-memorization/

Exam Taking Strategies
Don't forget the section on Special Types of Questions

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/examtakingstrategies.asp

Socratic Method
Find out how it works.

http://www.princetonreview.com/law/socratic-method.aspx

Suggested Approach to Studying for Law School Exams
Fron the University of Dayton, School of Law - practical advice from the prof!

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/exams/exam11.htm

The Case Method
How the case method works in practical terms.

http://www.princetonreview.com/law/case-method.aspx

Bouncing Back from Less than Stellar Law School Grades
Well, at least you didn't flunk, but then you didn't get a 4.0 either. Take control of your grades and start with a plan. Here's tips from a student who's been there.

http://www.frugallawstudent.com/2008/01/29/bouncing-back-from-less-than-stellar-law-school-grades/

Reviewing Exams
And, oh yes. You must look at your last exam. Otherwise, how else can you improve?

http://www.law.villanova.edu/academics/academicsuccessprograms/reviewingexams.asp

Tips on Editing for Legal Writing
Legal writing requires precision. Use this checklist to start.

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/class/courses/write01.htm

Law subjects and exams
For short answer to a legal problem/scenariio use HIRAC.

http://www.anu.edu.au/academicskills/online_materials/college_specific_materials/business_and_economics/cbe_law_subjects.php

Test for Consequences/ Editiing
Get the road map here.

http://academic.udayton.edu/legaled/online/class/courses/write02.htm