Being a 3L I am not nearly as stressed as I would have been 2 years ago, but now the word "outline" will begin being heard around the law school. Students will be discussing, speculating and preparing for finals. We are in the home stretch of the semester and it is about that time to really dig in. Hint: the more you get done now, the more you can enjoy Thanksgiving when you are home with your family. Here are some thoughts on the weeks leading up to finals:
- As the semester in law school progresses, it is as important to know what you already learned, as it is to get the reading for the next day done. This is because as the semester progresses, all the pieces from the semester begin to fit together like a puzzle. Some classes are easier than others to see the big picture, but at the end of the semester it should all make sense so that you can do well on the final.
- Don't get caught up on the rumor mill. There will be rumors going around that someone has the perfect outline or that someone else knows torts better than Prosser. You're the person that will be taking the exam, so don't worry what others are saying. Learn the material for yourself, in whatever means works best for you. Work with a study group or alone, just make sure that you put in the time and really know the material. You'd be surprised how much you can get done when you don't worry about all the gossip.
- Make some progress everyday. We still have several weeks before finals, there is no need to get worried today. If you can make some steps each week towards getting outlines done and learning the material, then come finals, you'll be in great shape!!
Good luck and have a great week!!
