OFFICIAL 1L Exam Prep & Motivation Thread (CSWS) Forum

[Bronck]

When are y'all planning to take full PTs? I think April 1 sounds good--first exam is on the April 30.

Last semester, the month before exams stared, I tried to do 1 a week (basically, rotate a new class every week), and then cram PTs in during the reading period (I actually took no practice exams for Ks and only 2 for Civ Pro). It's more compact this semester with an additional class, so I may mix it up a little, haven't decided yet.

[SportsFan]

I skip cases and read the canned briefs / westlaw headnotes.

I do, however, read the notes in the book.

hm, interesting. hows it work out for you?

~Top quarter right now.

Think of it this way: I never re-open the casebook. I never remember anything from the cases if I do read them. My outlines are supplement + canned brief + notes driven. I usually don't get many useful things out of class. I will, however, jot down particular things that the prof likes, and note any discrepancies with the text.

This is what I'm trying to do this semester, since I think last semester I relied too much on the notes I took from reading the casebook and from class. Do you read supplements as you get to the topic in class, or just when you're making your outlines (if that makes any sense)?

[Bronck]

This is what I'm trying to do this semester, since I think last semester I relied too much on the notes I took from reading the casebook and from class. Do you read supplements as you get to the topic in class, or just when you're making your outlines (if that makes any sense)?

I leave the supplements for when I make my outlines (1-1.5 months before finals). I don't see any reason to do them contemporaneously with the class, since I'll just forget that info by the time I start outlining anyway. I try to compact the real understanding of the subjects as close (realistically) to the exams as possible.

[salix]

Who else stopped case briefing? It's such a time sink, but I'm starting to think it might be worth in in Con Law, as I also have closed book! ^

Any other lady CSWS'ers? This thread seems rather bro-heavy...

Over here, Pink Lotus!

And yes, it's a bro-heavy thread, but the energy these guys have is AMAZING. Definitely inspired me last December.

[stillwater]

This is what I'm trying to do this semester, since I think last semester I relied too much on the notes I took from reading the casebook and from class. Do you read supplements as you get to the topic in class, or just when you're making your outlines (if that makes any sense)?

I leave the supplements for when I make my outlines (1-1.5 months before finals). I don't see any reason to do them contemporaneously with the class, since I'll just forget that info by the time I start outlining anyway. I try to compact the real understanding of the subjects as close (realistically) to the exams as possible.

This. Esp for CivPro last semester. The run up to the exam was reading Freer, consolidating my margin notes into an "outline"/"outlines" and reading Freer again. Then I hit critical mass and beastmode.

[Bronck]

This is what I'm trying to do this semester, since I think last semester I relied too much on the notes I took from reading the casebook and from class. Do you read supplements as you get to the topic in class, or just when you're making your outlines (if that makes any sense)?

I leave the supplements for when I make my outlines (1-1.5 months before finals). I don't see any reason to do them contemporaneously with the class, since I'll just forget that info by the time I start outlining anyway. I try to compact the real understanding of the subjects as close (realistically) to the exams as possible.

This. Esp for CivPro last semester. The run up to the exam was reading Freer, consolidating my margin notes into an "outline"/"outlines" and reading Freer again. Then I hit critical mass and beastmode.

For ConLaw, I'm doing Chemerinsky for cases + book notes. It's a little bit different, but we'll see how it works. I think I'll read the connecting sections in Chemerinsky when I start making my outlines so I can develop a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.

The week before finals period, I actually dedicated to re-reading large swaths of the supplements for each class (e.g., 2 days for Ks, 2 days for Torts, etc). It was a nice prelude to going into the PTs, since myoutlines were also finished.

Finals period was 100% PTs + creating an attack outline. It helped me refine my knowledge of the subject and also taught me how to apply the law.

[Jsa725]

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[SportsFan]

This is what I'm trying to do this semester, since I think last semester I relied too much on the notes I took from reading the casebook and from class. Do you read supplements as you get to the topic in class, or just when you're making your outlines (if that makes any sense)?

I leave the supplements for when I make my outlines (1-1.5 months before finals). I don't see any reason to do them contemporaneously with the class, since I'll just forget that info by the time I start outlining anyway. I try to compact the real understanding of the subjects as close (realistically) to the exams as possible.

Thanks. Makes sense.

[LetsGoLAW]

Yesterday? Couldn't stop. Wouldn't stop.
Tomorrow? G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day.

[stillwater]

Yesterday? Couldn't stop. Wouldn't stop.
Tomorrow? G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day.

yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Jsa725]

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[RoseAberlone]

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

[BlueLotus]

Yesterday? Couldn't stop. Wouldn't stop.
Tomorrow? G.R.I.N.D. Get Ready It's a New Day.

Our crew leader has returned!!

^Oh, and Rose, you have nothing to be worried about--haven't starting my outlines yet, and just recently dove into the supps.

[stillwater]

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

[LetsGoLAW]

C'mon baby, where would I go?

Oh yeah, library till 11 PM every night. In the beginning of the semester, I felt like this:

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

I happily hit top third, secured a nice summer job, but I encountered people who hit top 5% by doing absolutely nothing. A stain on the CSWS banner. Fuck that, bros.

But you know what? Find your mistakes, shift the game plan, AND DOMINATE.

HAHA. KIDS, I'M BACK. GET READY FOR CSWS/G.R.I.N.D. STARTING NOW!

[Jhausie]

what's a good supplement for the Singer Property casebook?

Understanding Property Law 3rd Edition by John G. Sprankling

[RoseAberlone]

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

That's what I keep trying to convince myself, but I feel like all my classmates are taking lessons from last semester and I am SO uninspired to do more than the minimum. Don't want to be complacent, which is why I came here.

Oh and also I'm (maybe obviously) a lady, to the person who asked earlier.

[stillwater]

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

That's what I keep trying to convince myself, but I feel like all my classmates are taking lessons from last semester and I am SO uninspired to do more than the minimum. Don't want to be complacent, which is why I came here.

Oh and also I'm (maybe obviously) a lady, to the person who asked earlier.

I like the contracts allusion for your handle. GREAT CASE.

[005618502]

C'mon baby, where would I go?

Oh yeah, library till 11 PM every night. In the beginning of the semester, I felt like this:

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

I happily hit top third, secured a nice summer job, but I encountered people who hit top 5% by doing absolutely nothing. A stain on the CSWS banner. Fuck that, bros.

But you know what? Find your mistakes, shift the game plan, AND DOMINATE.

HAHA. KIDS, I'M BACK. GET READY FOR CSWS/G.R.I.N.D. STARTING NOW!

Dude, this thread definitely missed you. I am happy to not know anyone who did nothing and absolutely crushed it. Though I do have a friend with same grades as me who did a lot less (still worked hard I think)... that was not the best news haha

[LetsGoLAW]

C'mon baby, where would I go?

Oh yeah, library till 11 PM every night. In the beginning of the semester, I felt like this:

Hey guys, long-time lurker here. Hoping to use your energy to keep myself motivated through this horrible weather/semester. In pretty good shape after the fall, but I've been really dragging my heels to get work done this semester. Still getting all the reading done, stopped briefing early last semester, not feeling ready to outline this early. Keep meaning to incorporate supplements into my reading as I go but haven't quite gotten there. Thanks for all the pep talks

You are more than fine. I am barely treading water with respect to reading. A day ahead, a day behind.

I happily hit top third, secured a nice summer job, but I encountered people who hit top 5% by doing absolutely nothing. A stain on the CSWS banner. Fuck that, bros.

But you know what? Find your mistakes, shift the game plan, AND DOMINATE.

HAHA. KIDS, I'M BACK. GET READY FOR CSWS/G.R.I.N.D. STARTING NOW!

Dude, this thread definitely missed you. I am happy to not know anyone who did nothing and absolutely crushed it. Though I do have a friend with same grades as me who did a lot less (still worked hard I think)... that was not the best news haha

Infers the subjectivity element of grading. Or perhaps the professors really do throw exams down the stairs.

Anyway, I am re-reading Getting To Maybe, reviewing my tests with my professors, and doing all the E&E problems this semester.

[stillwater]

I heard the Crim E&E is garbage. What are people doing for hypos?

[LetsGoLAW]

I heard the Crim E&E is garbage. What are people doing for hypos?

E&Es and practice exams.

[stillwater]

I heard the Crim E&E is garbage. What are people doing for hypos?

E&Es and practice exams.

I meant for Crim specifically. I am usually a big fan of the E&E hypos for the most part.

[LetsGoLAW]

I heard the Crim E&E is garbage. What are people doing for hypos?

E&Es and practice exams.

I meant for Crim specifically. I am usually a big fan of the E&E hypos for the most part.

Siegel's.

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[Nova]

Siegel's.

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Siegel's for K is really good too