Monday, November 29, 2010

Exam Advice

As final exams loom large, the law library will become a second home to many students. Whether you use the library as a quiet study area, the source for reading up on tips for test taking, or as a place for group study, the librarians are here (as always) to help you be successful.

Here are some useful tips:

Try to stay calm. Panic is not your friend.

The library has a lot of sources that can help you:

On-line and hard copy exams that are useful for becoming familiar with what law school exams look like:

http://lawlibrary.hamline.edu/content.php?pid=60281&sid=447196#1373960

Books about successful exam-taking:

http://lawlibrary.hamline.edu/content.php?pid=48287&sid=436781

Study aides for first-year courses:

http://lawlibrary.hamline.edu/content.php?pid=48287&sid=417908

Study aides for 2d and 3d year courses: Ask at Reserve Desk

Here is a list of blog articles with advice for studying for and writing law school exams:

Law School Exam-Taking Tips http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/2007/02/examtaking_tips.html

Closed Book Law School Exam Preparation Tips

http://lawyerist.com/closed-book-law-school-exam-preparation-tips/

Preparing for Exams

http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/profiles/glesnerfines/bgf-ed5.htm

Finally, you can check out www.cali.org to search for exam-taking tips and podcasts.

Good luck on your final exams!

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