Now that I've had a chance to read 75 more essays, one thought springs to mind. Have you been to LEEWS yet? If yes, share your experience. If no, why not? Are there any successful baby bar takers with advice for the "new kids?"
I know its a lot of work, to meet all of your responsibilities and to be a successful law student. But if you don't fully invest yourself now, you risk losing the effort you've invested. I hope you are writing practice exams.
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I suppose the best piece of advice I can give is to not simply state rules and conclusions on your exam. Worse yet, make sure to not just state as many rules as you can even if they do not apply to the fact pattern ("hornbooking").
ReplyDeleteThe majority of the point value in law school essays is truly in the analysis. Believe it or not, stating rules gets you little point value on the exam.
Pratice good IRAC with an emphasis on spotting issues and analyzing well. If you can do these two things, you will do fine. Anyone can regurgitate a rule and coming to a conclusion is just a matter of course.
For analyzing, remember to use the word BECAUSE.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of this advice but will point add that even if you don’t gets LOTS of points for rules, you still need to show the grader that you know the rules. And picking rules that actually apply to the issues fairly raised? That’s the best advice of all. In conclusion, conclusions are easy. Save them for last.
Anyone else have a tip?
Ms. Main