014: Avoiding Disasters in Law School

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Episode Synopsis

We will be honest with you, disasters in law school are inevitable. It's not a question of "if" disasters will happen, but "when." That's why it's crucial to be as prepared as possible to avoid total chaos when bad things happen. Law school is stressful enough without suffering through a total academic or life meltdown!
Alison and Lee share some of their own personal disasters in law school and other situations that you may encounter. 
In this episode you will learn:

What is the #1 problem that affects law school students? 
How and why to backup your computer files (seriously, just do it!)
Ways to prevent and handle exam disasters
How to prepare for the inevitable life meltdowns
How to prepare your computer for exams
How to overcome test anxiety
How to rebound from a law school disaster
Why it's important to build community

Resources:

Dropbox - (http://dropbox.com/)
One Password - (https://agilebits.com/onepassword)
Last Pass - (https://lastpass.com/)
Mind Over Bar - (http://mindoverbar.com/)
Build a Survival Kit (Red Cross) - (http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/get-kit)
Why You Need Renters Insurance  (https://www.balancepro.net/education/publications/rentersinsurance.html)
Why You Should Backup Your Files (https://www.backblaze.com/data-backup/backup-your-computer.html)

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Thanks for listening! 
Alison & Lee

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