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2L exam prep thread
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:25 pm
by Grizz
Are you an asspie gunner? This thread is for you.
Do you have an offer but are trying not to fail? This thread is for you.
Offerless and want to bring your grades up? This thread is for you.
Just don't give a shit? See
http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... 3&t=168213
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:29 pm
by IAFG
Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:35 pm
by Grizz
IAFG wrote:Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:35 am
by Richie Tenenbaum
Grizz wrote:IAFG wrote:Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely
not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Above is me.
But does insufferable have to follow from still being a striver as a 2L?
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:44 pm
by keg411
Richie Tenenbaum wrote:Grizz wrote:IAFG wrote:Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely
not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Above is me.
But does
insufferable have to follow from still being a
striver as a 2L?
Yes. hth.
Plan to start my Chapter 11 paper today. Let's see if it actually happens.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:21 pm
by Helmholtz
Grizz wrote:IAFG wrote:Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:25 pm
by keg411
Helmholtz wrote:Grizz wrote:IAFG wrote:Helmholtz wrote:2L grades don't matter, guys. No worries.
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
No.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:38 pm
by goosey
I think I need to switch my home over to this thread from the no motivation thread. fake it till u make it, right?
I mean, I have motivation. a lot of it. I am just too lazy to do anything about it
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:02 pm
by Richie Tenenbaum
keg411 wrote:Richie Tenenbaum wrote:Grizz wrote:
Just trying to not fail miserably, personally. Definitely not an insufferable clerkship gunner.
Above is me.
But does
insufferable have to follow from still being a
striver as a 2L?
Yes. hth.
Plan to start my Chapter 11 paper today. Let's see if it actually happens.
Fair enough.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:24 pm
by Grizz
Tried to outline last night and failed miserably. Hope I have better luck this afternoon.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:55 pm
by Helmholtz
keg411 wrote:Helmholtz wrote:
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
No.
Yeah, it's one of those weird things that people are telling me I "should" do, even after I mention that I'm concentrating on corporate and that I can't see it doing me much good. And I
really have no interest in taking things like fedjur or admin law, or feeling pressure to build up relationships with profs for the purpose of getting some recs.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:00 pm
by Grizz
Helmholtz wrote:keg411 wrote:Helmholtz wrote:
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
No.
Yeah, it's one of those weird things that people are telling me I "should" do, even after I mention that I'm concentrating on corporate and that I can't see it doing me much good. And I
really have no interest in taking things like fedjur or admin law, or feeling pressure to build up relationships with profs for the purpose of getting some recs.
It's just another lawl school striver cred for a lot of people (though not all of them).
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 4:18 pm
by keg411
Helmholtz wrote:keg411 wrote:Helmholtz wrote:
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
No.
Yeah, it's one of those weird things that people are telling me I "should" do, even after I mention that I'm concentrating on corporate and that I can't see it doing me much good. And I
really have no interest in taking things like fedjur or admin law, or feeling pressure to build up relationships with profs for the purpose of getting some recs.
If you want to do corporate, I'm pretty sure a clerkship is even less relevant. Just load up on transactional classes. And fuck Fed Courts and Admin. (Seriously, the idea of taking admin makes me want to jab a spork in my eye; I've heard nothing but awful things about that class)
Also, I realized the topic I wanted to use for my Chapter 11 paper was aimed at the MBA students in the class, so now I have to pick a new topic
. Fail.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:31 pm
by dudders
This feels exactly like 1L. Where keeping up with classes and my note is still getting in the way of outlining. "Easier" my ass.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 6:04 pm
by goosey
dudders wrote:"Easier" my ass.
+1
I think its harder. I miss CL classes where the rule was just laid out in a case for you...statutes are a real pain.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:01 pm
by mrloblaw
Helmholtz wrote:keg411 wrote:Helmholtz wrote:
Is it bad that I have zero interest in doing a clerkship?
No.
Yeah, it's one of those weird things that people are telling me I "should" do, even after I mention that I'm concentrating on corporate and that I can't see it doing me much good. And I
really have no interest in taking things like fedjur or
admin law, or feeling pressure to build up relationships with profs for the purpose of getting some recs.
My God, you're lucky your school doesn't require that one. QUICK, SOMEONE EXPLAIN THE APA TO ME BEFORE MY FINAL. CHEVRON STEP ZERO? AGENCY FINDINGS OF FACT? ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS REVIEW? WTF?
Four real classes, ugh. Why couldn't I have feigned interest in those basketweaving and the law courses?
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 8:05 pm
by quiver
goosey wrote:dudders wrote:"Easier" my ass.
+1
I think its harder. I miss CL classes where the rule was just laid out in a case for you...statutes are a real pain.
100% agree. Statutes + the Supreme Court making things more confusing than they should be = nightmare
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:31 pm
by solotee
In terms of studying, I felt like I wasted 1 or 2 days every week in 1L. Now I feel like I'm wasting every single day as a 2L. I fail miserably every day!
On the bright side, only two exams this fall
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:10 pm
by BarbellDreams
I have zero exams next semester. Unbelieveable. I plan on playing xbox for 2 weeks straight.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:17 pm
by Grizz
BarbellDreams wrote:I have zero exams next semester. Unbelieveable. I plan on playing xbox for 2 weeks straight.
I hate you.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:41 pm
by shepdawg
No offer
= Studying my ass off
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:12 pm
by keg411
Grizz wrote:BarbellDreams wrote:I have zero exams next semester. Unbelieveable. I plan on playing xbox for 2 weeks straight.
I hate you.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:42 pm
by Omerta
Hi I'm an aspie gunner, I guess I'm in the right place!
Looking for practice exams for Fed Income Tax and Business Associations (preferably with model answers). Of course, I'll reciprocate if you're looking for any exam.
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:19 pm
by Richie Tenenbaum
Omerta wrote:Hi I'm an aspie gunner, I guess I'm in the right place!
Looking for practice exams for Fed Income Tax and Business Associations (preferably with model answers). Of course, I'll reciprocate if you're looking for any exam.
PM'd.
I'm looking for the exact same thing (preferably MC).
Re: 2L exam prep thread
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:26 pm
by goosey
outlining trusts and estates tonight..after wasting all weekend. still havent read for tomorrow. boo.
but hey, at least I am doing *something* ::baby steps::