Exam tips and strategies

"If you want to learn to play the flute, you've got to play the flute." (Aristotle)

"It's about "hours in the saddle." (Kristy Tonsing)

Aristotle and Kristy are both right.

Whether you want to master playing the flute, riding a horse, or answering law exams, the winning formula is the same: practice, practice, practice.

The links on this page will lead you to explanations and discussions of why and how to engage in practicing how to answer law school exams to achieve mastery of each subject, and mastery of the overall capability of thinking, analyzing, and writing like a lawyer. This is the key to achieving fluency in the language of the law.

(Check back for links and tips about the importance of practice.)

Test-Taking Tips from the Authors of "Getting to Maybe"

Test-Taking Tips from University of Cincinnati Law School Professors Fischl & Paul.  These gentlemen know their stuff. 

Practice answering exam questions

FindLaw for Law Students

Here you ought to find a list of law school exams, listed by school.