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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

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

http://www.law.villanova.edu/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Time%20Management.aspx

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

http://www.law.villanova.edu/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Outlining.aspx

Preparing for Class.
eparing for Class. Also includes general tips for notetaking as well as lecture notes - examples.

http://www.law.villanova.edu/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Preparing%20for%20Class.aspx

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

http://www.law.villanova.edu/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Study%20Aids.aspx

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

http://www.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/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Study%20Groups.aspx

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/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Exam%20Strategies.aspx

Socratic Method
Find out how it works.

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

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/Current%20Students/Academic%20Success/Reviewing%20Exams.aspx

Seven Ways to Improve Your Legal Writing Skills

Just 7 steps, but it may take a little time to master this kind of writing.

http://legalcareers.about.com/od/practicetips/tp/practicetips.htm

Tips on Editing for Legal Writing
Disregard the legalese and scroll down. The information is still h ere. 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/scenario use HIRAC.

https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/resources/handouts/help-yourself-study-cbe-law-subjects-and-exams