Study plan

1. Establish Goals
 to pass every subject
 to get high marks on recitation and exams
 to retain everything that was studied for the BAR exam
 to be and effective and efficient learner
 to still have life outside law school
 to still have time for organizations (Lex Circle and BarOps)

2. Tips to achieve your established goals

 Visualize yourself being successful
 Focus on your goals
 Manage your time effectively
 Don’t succumb to procrastination
 Study every day (Riley)
 Always have a positive attitude
 Be a strong writer, write clearly as you think (Buhagiar)
 Avoid cramming but if necessary, cram very well!
 Divide big jobs into small jobs (Boies Town)
 Set readings in a timely manner (Hansen Method)
 Prepare for each day’s class
 Think like a professor (Gerry Space)
 Delay gratification, if needed
 Reward yourself for doing well
 Pray always.
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3. Everyday study plan for each subject
 Legal Technique
 Always read the assigned module by heart
 Highlight the important parts that might come out in the exam
 Take note of the concepts and principles
 Make a detailed outline of every module (Thomas Method)
 Listen to the discussion attentively
 Participate in class
 Answer recitations they way your professor likes it (F. Lee
Bailey Method)
 Always prepare for an exam like your life depends on it
(Montauk Method)
 Legal Ethics
 Read the topics to be discussed during the day
 Highlight the relevant principles and concepts
 Listen to the discussion attentively
 Participate during the class
 Legal Writing
  Always read the assigned topic
 Print the materials so you can write key points on the margin
(Williams Method)
 Answer the activities according to what you have learned.

 Criminal Law 2
 Read the topics to be discussed during the day
 Read and familiarize cases (Chain Link Method)
 Make an outline for the cases (Thomas Method)
 Participate in class
 Take down important notes on the margin of your book
(Williams Method)
 Arrange your notes when you get home
 Constitutional Law 2
 Follow the syllabus and read the topics assigned
 Read and familiarize cases (Chain Link Method)
 Make a detailed outline of the topic for the day (Thomas
Method)
 Listen attentively during class and take notes (Williams
Method)
 Answer recitations the way your professor wants you to (F. Lee
Bailey Method)
 Obligations and Contracts
 Read the topics to be discussed during the day
 Highlight the relevant principles and concepts
 Read and familiarize cases (Chain Link Method)
 Listen to the discussion attentively
 Take down notes (Williams Method)
 Answer recitations they way your professor likes it (F. Lee
Bailey Method)
4. Examinations
 Exams are of ultimate importance so you should prepare in advance
for it (Montauk Method)
 Pre-read and master the subject (Marquis Method)
 Have a study partner so you can quiz each other
 Be early on the exam room.
 Make sure you have all the pens necessary for the test.
 Go to the restroom before the examination starts.
 Choose a seat where you feel most comfortable.
 Pray before you take the exam.
 Read the instructions before answering
 Read all the questions then question the questions
 Use the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) in answering
 Make use of paragraph breaks
 After answering, review the questions again
 Don’t leave the testing room as soon as you finish, make use of the
time to review or improve your answers
 Don’t discuss your answers with your classmates as soon as you get
out of the room.
 Pray you pass the exam.