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Law School Decoded
Many bright students find out the hard way that succeeding in law school takes more than brains and hard work. This podcast pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to not only succeed - but to thrive - in law school. We cover exam strategies, career tips, and promoting mental health through real-life examples and motivational stories that will equip listeners with the tools and confidence to excel in law school academically and professionally.
Episodes
11 episodes
Ep 10 My favorite law school exam answer
In this episode, we'll talk about a real-life exam question that I answered and how I went about approaching it. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to leverage the facts in the exam hypothetical to craft an exceptional answer.
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Episode 10
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29:45
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Ep 9 How to outline throughout the semester
How can you prepare your law school exam outlines throughout the semester?
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Episode 9
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20:27
Ep 8 When to prepare your exam outlines
When should law students start the process of preparing their exam outlines? The answer might surprise you.
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Episode 8
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14:19
Ep 7 My law school story
In this episode, I'll talk about my journey in law school and how I went from middle-of-the-class grades to the top 10% of my class.
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Episode 7
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36:03
Ep 6 Rethink your law school exam outlines
Law school outlines are critical for success on issue-spotter exams. But most students fail to outline in a way that sets them up for exam success. Let’s discuss why and how you can build an effective outline.
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Episode 6
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29:55
Ep 5 What is IRAC?
In this episode, let’s talk about a phrase you will definitely hear in law school: IRAC. It’s an important concept to understand as you get ready to write exam answers.
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Episode 5
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26:47
Ep 4 What is an issue-spotter exam?
Grades in law school classes are based on each student’s individual performance on issue-spotter exams at the end of the semester. What is an issue-spotter exam?
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Episode 4
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28:17
Ep 3 The mistakes that lead to failure in law school
Smart students don’t always excel in law school. Let’s talk about common mistakes students make.
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Episode 3
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9:22
Ep 2 Understanding the purpose of law school
How do law schools measure success and award grades? Understanding the purpose of law school can help students build a strategy for success on exams.
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Episode 2
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12:26
Ep 1 Why smart students struggle in law school
Every year, brilliant 1L law students are shocked when their grades on law school exams are lower than what they expected, hoped for, and achieved in college and high school. Let’s talk about why smart students may struggle in law school.
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Episode 1
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