For my fellow recent law school grads!

Original post by afrodyt2000

May 18, 2006 08:36 AM

Bar studying is kicking my @ss. It is so time consuming which I knew, of course, in abstract. It sort of reminds me of first year. You know how everyone tells you about it but you don't get it till you go through it. It's definitely doable but time consuming trying to fit everything in.

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:02 AM

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Posted by TaraJohn

I did this all last yr. I took barbri and found it to be pretty good. They actually gave a pretty detailed list of what you should be doing each day. Every day after class (i did 9 to 12) i outlined and condensed my notes which i found really helpful. For the first month or so i didn't do anything once a weekend (gave self a day off). Once i hit july though it was absolute hell. But you will get through it. Don't freak out too much about where the course tells you you should be (like certain #s getting right). I was never close to wheere they said but i did really good on the multi in the end. Their #s made me really nervous going into the exam. Good luck to all and any questions just ask!

Thanks so much for this advice!
I have heard that outlining is important and REALLY helps!

I might be FMing you!

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:02 AM

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I start the course tomorrow girls...
What can I expect?
Do they at least give part of the first day to explain how to study or what the course will entail?

afrodyt2000 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:33 AM

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I'm not sure if your course will be different. We just got the schedule for the first week and it gives the readings and quizzes we should do for each day. He didn't explain about how to study other than going over your notes from the day before, to keep them fresh in your mind but not trying to memorize yet.

mava61 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:34 AM

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I just graduated law school yesterday and start the bar review tomorrow....not much time to enjoy graduation .......im taking bar bri - im planning on following whatever schedule they give me pretty closely....any advice will definetly help....thank you girls!!

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:49 AM

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Posted by mava61

I just graduated law school yesterday and start the bar review tomorrow....not much time to enjoy graduation .......im taking bar bri - im planning on following whatever schedule they give me pretty closely....any advice will definetly help....thank you girls!!

I graduate on June 4th - and some students miss it because they are studying! I guess graduating will be my break....

I am taking barbri as well - let's keep in touch

espresso Posted: May 22, 2006 09:47 PM

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Did anyone else have their first class today?

espresso Posted: May 22, 2006 09:48 PM

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Posted by afrodyt2000

Bar studying is kicking my @ss. It is so time consuming which I knew, of course, in abstract. It sort of reminds me of first year. You know how everyone tells you about it but you don't get it till you go through it. It's definitely doable but time consuming trying to fit everything in.

Did you start reviewing after the first day?

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 10:12 PM

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Posted by espresso

Did anyone else have their first class today?

Where are you taking your class?

I am taking barbri at our school.. it starts tomorrow morning

espresso Posted: May 22, 2006 10:15 PM

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i'm doing peiper. it started this morning ;-(

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 10:16 PM

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Posted by espresso

i'm doing peiper. it started this morning ;-(

OOOO
and how is it?

I don't think I will feel it until it starts.. in 10 hours....

What did you do today after the class?

espresso Posted: May 22, 2006 10:19 PM

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its boring. i didnt do anything after class today.
had lunch with another law student! I'm going to start reviewing after tomorrow's class (as per mr. peiper's suggestion) i have to figure out a good schedule getting class, lunch, review & HW, and the gym in!

NinaChris07 Posted: May 22, 2006 10:20 PM

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Posted by espresso

its boring. i didnt do anything after class today.
had lunch with another law student! I'm going to start reviewing after tomorrow's class (as per mr. peiper's suggestion) i have to figure out a good schedule getting class, lunch, review & HW, and the gym in!

That's what I want to do - make a schedule.... and I think its important to schedule healthy things like eating and the gym in, because a lot of times we don't leave breaks for that....

I don't know if we know what we are getting ourselves into!

mava61 Posted: May 22, 2006 10:49 PM

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I tried making a study/gym/meal schedule but i think i'll wait to see how class goes first tomorrow....let's share some schedules.....where are you girls taking the bar course?

afrodyt2000 Posted: May 22, 2006 11:53 PM

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I'm taking pieper too and I started reviewing after the first class. I take it in NYC and take it at night 5:45-10PM. I have a schedule set up but have yet to actually stick to it. lol.

espresso Posted: May 23, 2006 12:35 AM

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ok, maybe after a few days ill see how I adjust and then try to stick to a schedule.

are you taking the night one at FIT?

afrodyt2000 Posted: May 23, 2006 01:29 AM

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yes, I take it at FIT.

NinaChris07 Posted: May 23, 2006 08:59 AM

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Posted by mava61

I tried making a study/gym/meal schedule but i think i'll wait to see how class goes first tomorrow....let's share some schedules.....where are you girls taking the bar course?

We should definitely keep in touch via FM and this thread with schedule ideas.

I start today at bar bri at my school, so I will let everyone know.

My thoughts for NOW are: class, eat lunch, outline, dinner,gym or visa versa and then some model questions or whatever assignment they give us...