Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the first episode in a two-part series on getting ready for exams. Today, we're talking about what professors look for on law school exams, as well as strategies to make effective outlines and study aids. Next time, we'll focus on practicing exam-taking skills and creating a plan for exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

Why are law school exams generally so difficult?
What professors are looking for on exams
Analyzing a sample Criminal Law hypo
How to create a useful outline

Resources:

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-422-law-school-exam-prep-part-1/)

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422: Law School Exam Prep (Part 1)

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422: Law School Exam Prep (Part 1)