041: Avoiding Law School Exam Disasters

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome back! Today we're talking about avoiding exam disasters, even when you're not as prepared as you might want to be. It's not too late to pull things together, but there's no time to waste!
In this episode we discuss:

What can you do if you just aren't ready for finals?
How to catch up on your outlines and other study aids
How to make the most of the time you have left (whether it's weeks or even days)
How to triage and make the most of the time you have
Making a study schedule 
Looking at your learning style and using it to make the most of your studying
Evaluating what's most important to memorize
How to be distraction-free
Avoiding the drama
Dealing with situations that could pop up during the exam
How to regroup and reenergize after one exam to get ready for the next

Resources:

Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles! (http://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
Ancient and Proven Ways to Improve Memory (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/24/upshot/an-ancient-and-proven-way-to-improve-memory-go-ahead-and-try-it.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad&_r=1)

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Enjoy! And best of luck on your exams.
Alison & Lee

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