Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today's episode is based on a listener's question on how to use the reading period effectively. Assuming you're getting the traditional reading week this semester, we have some tips on what to do (and what not to do) to maximize its use. In this episode we discuss: Ideally, what should you focus on (and what should you avoid) during reading week to make the best use of your time? Where to find good study materials to help you prepare for exams How should you split time with multiple exams? How can you regroup if you've fallen behind? The benefits of scheduling your study time and other activities What if your school isn't having a reading week this semester? Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) ExamSoft (https://examsoft.com/) Podcast Episode 196: Memorization Techniques for Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-196-memorization-techniques-for-law-students/) Podcast Episode 240: Transitioning to Open Book Take-Home Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-240-transitioning-to-open-book-take-home-exams/) Making the Most Out of Reading Week (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/making-the-most-out-of-the-reading-week/) What You Should and Shouldn't Do During Reading Week (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/what-you-should-and-shouldnt-do-during-reading-week/) The Three Most Important Things You Can Do as Exams Approach (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/the-three-most-important-things-you-can-do-as-exams-approach/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-268-how-to-best-use-the-reading-week-in-law-school/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee