Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about bouncing back and resetting your law school trajectory after a disappointing semester. We discuss how to diagnose when and where things went off course last semester, and we suggest strategies for avoiding making the same mistakes again. We also talk briefly about how to take advantage of academic support resources at your law school and when to reach out for additional help.

In this episode we discuss:

Steps for diagnosing the problem(s) with the way that you studied last term
How to approach your professors and TAs about disappointing grades
Developing and sticking to a weekly study schedule
Helpful resources available at your law school
When and where to look for additional help

Resources:

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-431-quick-tips-improving-your-grades-after-a-disappointing-first-semester/)

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431: Quick Tips -- Improving Your Grades After a Disappointing First Semester

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431: Quick Tips -- Improving Your Grades After a Disappointing First Semester