Law school wisdom says that your class outline will be your most effective tool when preparing for final exams. But, if you’re like many students, you may be having trouble organizing your class notes, case briefs, and reading highlights into a cohesive whole. You know that your outline must do more than just restate the facts to help you succeed.
When thoughtfully prepared, an outline should help you “connect the dots” to not only learn the law, but learn how to think like a lawyer.
When thoughtfully prepared, an outline should help you “connect the dots” to not only learn the law, but learn how to think like a lawyer. That way, when you’re looking at your exam booklet and pondering how to respond to a never-before-seen hypothetical, you’ll remember the black letter law, issue spot and analyze more effectively, and make a winning argument for how to apply the rules – and get a great grade.