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401: Start Law School Right -- Getting the Most Out of Class

401: Start Law School Right -- Getting the Most Out of Class

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond


401: Start Law School Right -- Getting the Most Out of Class

FromThe Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're focusing on a very important question: What exactly are you supposed to pay attention to in class in order to make the most of your class time? In this episode we discuss: What law school isn't about The most important things to pay attention to in class Understanding the grey areas of the law and the ambiguities in fact patterns Some of the lessons Lee and Alison learned during their time in law school How to structure your class notes How can you stay engaged when class is boring? Why should you review your notes within a few days of class? Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor. Resources: "Start Law School Right" podcast series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/pre-law-episodes/#start-off-right) "Start Law School Right" course (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/) Law School Toolbox (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/)  Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) Strategies for Pre-Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/strategies-new-law-students/tips-for-pre-law-students/) Podcast Episode 102: How to Read Cases and Prepare for Class in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/16176-2/) Podcast Episode 161: Should You Use a Laptop in Law School Classes? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-161-should-you-use-a-laptop-in-law-school-classes/) Podcast Episode 187: Thinking on Your Feet in Class Discussions and Other Public Speaking Opportunities (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-187-thinking-on-your-feet-in-class-discussions-and-other-public-speaking-opportunities/) Podcast Episode 189: Making Class Time Productive in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-189-making-class-time-productive-in-law-school/) Circa notebooks (https://www.levenger.com/collections/circa-notebooks) Tips for Using the Cornell Note-Taking Method (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-using-the-cornell-note-taking-method/) Pay Attention in Class – It Can Save You Time! (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/pay-attention-in-class-it-can-save-you-time/) Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-401-start-law-school-right-getting-the-most-out-of-class/) 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
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, we offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess. You might not always agree with us, but we guarantee you won’t be bored listening! Our goal is to impart useful, actionable advice in an entertaining manner. Join us! And, if you have an opinion on the show, please drop by and offer a review. We’re here to help, and we’d love to hear from you!