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What would you tell your 1L self ... ?
We all wish we could do a few things over in life — so, if you had that chance and could warp back in time to give your 1L (or pre-law) self some advice, what would it be?
Effective Study Habits📚️📓
Here is a list we put together of effective study habits. Let us know your thoughts and feel free to share your study habits in the comments below. Know your resources Start early; don't procrastinate. It takes a little time to get accustomed to the rigors of being a "bar student" Manage your time and adjust your schedule…
Managing Anxiety Before Test Day
With the bar exam approaching and now just a few weeks away, it's normal to be feeling anxiety. After all the preparation and hard work, you want to make sure that you're at your best on test day. The question becomes, "How do you manage that anxiety to make sure it's not a negative on test day?" There are several tools…
Tips For Being Successful in Law School
Law school is a big endeavor that can seem intimidating. But, just like any other endeavor in life, you just need to prepare and do the right things in order to succeed. Take a look at the article below for some tips on being successful in law school. https://www.kaptest.com/study/bar/law-school-success/ One thing in…
Tips for Avoiding the Dreaded "Burnout."
Hey All, If you're a student heading into the homestretch post spring break you're probably familiar with that dreaded feeling of being "Burnt out." The grind of a semester is real, and now as finals approach you might be thinking "How do I get to the finish line in one piece?" The "Good," news is that you're not alone and…
What words/phrases do you now use more often in your day to day life because of law school?
What words/phrases do you now use more often in your day-to-day life because of law school? For me, it's "it depends" 😂 Let me know what those words or phrases are for you in the comments below!

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How to Brief a Case in Under 10 Minutes Without Missing Key Details
It is 11:45 PM, you have eighty pages of Contracts reading left, and the looming threat of Socratic ambush at 8:00 AM is starting to feel very real. Every 1L starts out writing three-page case briefs that look like mini treatises, carefully transcribing every minor procedural tangent, only to realize by week four that they…
Essential Tech and Apps for Modern Law Students
You step into orientation, and within twenty minutes, someone is showing off a forty-tab browser setup, three separate note-taking apps, and a subscription-based outline engine that costs more than a textbook. It is easy to fall into the trap of believing that the student with the most sophisticated tech setup is going to…
3L Fall Checklist: Balancing bar prep planning with final year coursework
You’ve made it to the final lap! 3L fall is a strange, wonderful semester—you’re finally at the top of the law school food chain, but you’re also staring down the double barrel of graduation and the bar exam. It’s easy to either burn out trying to do everything or catch full-blown "3L-itis" a little too early. Here is your…
FREE EVENT: Bar Exam Tips & Tricks
Join us as we break down practical strategies, insights, and advice to optimize your bar exam preparation. Successful bar exam preparation requires a clear, actionable strategy that goes beyond passive studying. Learn how to navigate the preparation process, with essential tips and proven techniques designed to maximize…
The Survival Guide for 1Ls: Transitioning from Case Briefing to Course Outlining
Look, by the time September rolls around in law school, the honeymoon phase of orientation is completely dead and buried. You’re probably sitting in the library wondering how you’re already behind on reading when you’ve done nothing but read for three weeks straight. Cases are just the vehicles professors use to teach you…
Where are you in your legal career journey this August?
A Guide to the New Law School Semester
The fall semester is finally here, and while we're all still shaking off that summer break sunshine, it's the perfect time to reset. Think of this as a fresh start where you get to take all those "aha!" moments from last term and turn them into your secret weapons. Taking a tiny bit of time now to look back at how far…
Should I take the UBE?
So, you’ve survived the cold calls, the library all-nighters, and the endless stream of caffeine that has basically become your blood type. Now you’re facing the final boss: the bar exam. One of the biggest questions hitting your 3L inbox right now is likely whether you should take the Uniform Bar Exam, or the UBE. It…
Mastering the Meal Interview: Essential Etiquette Rules
Dining interviews and networking dinners are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Employers use them to evaluate your social awareness, communication skills, and poise under pressure when a fork is in your hand. In this comprehensive guide, author Lisa Schoeffler (@Lisa_Schoeffler100866) breaks down…
Are you "build my own outline from scratch" purist, or a "beg a 3L for their outline and tweak it?"