Tagged: studying

Why I Chose to Study for the Bar in Paris

April 28, 2018 at 8:00 am

When you think of bar exam studying, you think of two months of basically a black hole. Now, since I haven’t actually started studying for the bar yet, I can neither confirm or deny the truthfulness of that statement. When I was signing up for bar courses, I needed to make a decision- namely, where […]

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Finals Prep: 2L Edition

April 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm

It’s hard to believe that the last week of classes is just around the corner, and with that, finals week. I have three traditional exams this year. I said I wouldn’t do this after 1L, but I truly wanted to take each of the classes that required a formal exam, so here we are. Here […]

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How Makeup and Skincare Got Me Through Law School

March 14, 2018 at 8:47 am

There is no beating around the bush- law school is stressful. It may be the most stressful thing you do in your life. If I could go back and tell my 1L self one thing, it would be to prioritize self care far more than I did. I remember beginning 1L and being so overwhelmed […]

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How to Get the Most out of Your Classes (without comparing yourself to others)

January 31, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Some people kick butt in colds calls. Others, well, don’t. And guess what? It doesn’t matter. If you’re even thinking about law school, chances are that you are a competitive person. You’re also smart. Which is great – because it will compel you forward in life, and help you succeed, time and time again. But […]

By Katherine Depangher | Posted in Academics, Advice, Finals, Uncategorized | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Tips for Outlining as a 1L

March 12, 2017 at 8:37 pm

I’ve just hit the mid-way mark in my Spring Semester as a 1L here at BU Law, and I took advantage of some of the free time that I had over Spring Break to make a comprehensive plan for outlining for exams (and somehow managed to meet my goal despite my jam-packed schedule at home). […]

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