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How to survive the lecture

I know that attending the lecture is not always the most fun thing, but it is one of the key aspects that will influence  your academic success. So have a nice breakfast/lunch, grab a coffee, put on a “Legally Blonde” attitude and get your head in the game.

How to prepare before the lecture?

if you know what will be disscused, read the material before attenting the class

write down any questions you have and keep them close to you during the lecture, because they might get answered; if they don’t, ask them during the seminar

if time, take notes and bring them to class

if you are provided with a power point presentation or with lecture notes, also bring them with you

if you have little time before the lecture and you haven’t took the time to read/take notes, skim through the material at least to get a sense about what the teacher will be talking about

What to do during the lecture?

punctuality is a great skill to have – so always show up on time, make sure you have time to take all your stuff out, to open your device, open word etc.and when the professor comes you will be fully prepared

sit in the first 2 rows to avoid distractions

if you don’t understand something, write down the questions you have -> if the teacher accepts questions during the lecture ask them right away or at the end, but if the teacher doesn’t accept questions, wait until the seminar to bring them up

don’t focus on the teacher, focus on the topic; the topic is all that exists while you’re in class, nothing else

examples are really important – concentrate on them and try to imagine how they work; write them down

don’t spend time trying to take pretty notes, you can rewrite them later or edit the document later

when writing things down, I personally believe that is better to write a bit more than just the key points if you don’t have any extra sources to rely on; I think it’s important to “capture” as much information as you can, because your notes will make much more sense this way

What to do after the lecture?

summarize your notes, make them pretty, read the chapters in the book, add more notes; this will provide you the exam notes

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Family law 💕 There are 3 more days before a test that will decide the fate of 20% of the final grade. I only read about 200 pages out of 330. And when I'm done reading, I have to repeat everything. Most likely, I'll make some mind maps and some really condensed study guides. It's gonna be such an exciting weekend...not 📖🆘

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Criminal law recap at McCafe. Caramel drinks are the best 💙☕

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Criminal procedure. I had my 3rd lecture today and I am really proud of myself for staying on top of my readings so far. And as a bonus, I actually find criminal procedure quite interesting. I have a feeling that this is going to be a good semester 💙📖

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10 College/Law School essentials

1. a laptop or a tablet with keyboard

This is really basic, but having some sort of an electronic device is going to make your life way easier.

2. a bag or a backpack

It should be sturdy and big enough to fit all your books and other stuff you need to carry.

3. binders/notebooks/folders

You need any organizational system that suits your personal style for your notes and handouts.

4.calendar/planner/agenda

This is really important for your time management and for remembering when you have your tests/exams/due-dates.

5. highlighters/colored pens

Highlighting, underlining, color coordinating... they all makes studying a little easier and puts your visual memory up to work.

6. index/flags (for the Codex)  + sticky-notes

Using flags to annotate important/usual articles in the Codex will save you time. Also, adding sticky-notes with important information related to the articles will help you understand better the meaning of them.

7. headphones/earphones

They are really useful when you need to zone out while you have to work in a public space (cafe, library, in school).

8. snacks + hand sanitizer

If you have to spend a large amount of hours in school or if your courses are 2-3 hours like mine are, you will get hungry. So having a snack with you (preferably something healthy) and a hand sanitizer to clean your hands for the "feast" will be a life saver in those situations.

9. water bottle

Staying hydrated will help you stay focused.

10. a usb stick

I always use my usb stick to be able to print my documents/courses.

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My favorite study related youtubers

Watching youtube is one of my favorite ways to spend my chill time because it inspires and motivates me. So I decided to share with you my favorite study or Law School related content creators.

Law School students

1. Caely Yo

2. Fern Daily

3. Legally Lana

4. LilyLikecom

5. Love Lynnea

6. Mariana's Study Corner

8. TalkingWithTimaiah

Other amazing people

1. Ana Mascara

2. TheStriveToFit

3. YesReneau

4. Sarah Rose

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First library study session of my 3rd Law School year. Civil law-contracts is so interesting so far. I really enjoy getting back on track and being productive.

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How to study in groups

Trying new study methods can only be good for you. If you like it, you have one more instrument to enhance your knowledge and if you don’t like it, you know that in the future you have to avoid any similar methods.

Study groups can be really helpful if you are all determined, responsible and serious about the meetings. A study group will provide support and feedback. Also, it will make you more disciplined because you won’t show up to a meeting unprepared (that would turn into a really awkward meeting and the people in your study group will probably avoid you from that time on). Another perk of studying in groups is finding gaps in your knowledge and filling them with the help of your mates.

How many people should be in a study group?

in my opinion, study groups should be rather small – 3 people I’d say is the magic number; this way, everybody will have plenty of time to be the one talking and there will be just one discussion at all times (when a group is made up of 4 or more people, there will probably be side discussions and that is not productive)

How to choose the right people?

the people you choose to form a study group with should be disciplined, focused, motivated; also, they should be open to meeting regularly (however often you all decide is the best; but don’t compromise too much – if you could benefit more from meeting like every other week, don’t choose people who want to meet only once a month)

How to prepare before a meeting?

in advance, you all have to decide what are you going to discuss at the meeting (for example, at the first meeting you will be discussing the first 3 chapters)

study those 3 chapters: take notes, make a study guide, make mindmaps – just make sure that you come fully prepared to discuss the subject of matter

and most important, in my opinion, write all the questions you have about the material

Where should you meet?

a coffee shop or someone’s place are really good choices

if you can’t meet in person, skype and google docs are good choices

How should a study group session look like?

bring all of your materials

don’t stay on the phone, focus and listen at all times, so you make the most of your time

to stay focused use the pomodoro tehnique (for example, set a timer to study for 50 minutes, then relax/socialize for 10-15 minutes)

make a plan – before starting to study, make a to-do list that you have to complete by the end of the meeting. This will make the meeting more organized

How to study with the group?

ask each other the questions you wrote at home. This way you will get a different perspective on the subject and you will easily understand whatever you struggled with on your own

have a Q&A session that covers the key points

create a study guide together

create a mindmap together

teach each other different topics

make flashcards and turn them into a competition/game

find old exam subjects and solve them individually – then discuss them to see how everyone answered

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Law School: time management ( 10 basic rules + extra tricks)

Time management is one of the key skills that a student should master. Better managing your time and making the most of it is also a skill that will come in handy for the rest of your life.

Basic rules

1. Use a planner or a calendar or the electronic version of them

A planner will help you keep track of your assignments/due-dates/tests/exams.

2. Choose your day-off of the week

Having a lazy day when it’s all about you, and 0 about school is a must. Relaxing helps keeping you motivated and keeps your energy bar full for the rest of your week. My relaxing time is Friday night (mainly because most weeks I spend it on the train) and Saturday.

3. Prioritize your tasks

This means that you should do the most urgent tasks first. And also, when you have the choice, do the harder stuff first.

4. Learn to say “no”

If distractions come up, don’t let yourself get tempted. If you plan something scchool related, then you should stick to your plan.

5. When planning, choose realistic and achievable goals

Don’t plan to study 3 chapters a day if they are long and need more time. Plan to study small chunks and make sure that you can fulfill 100% whatever you have planned.

6. Make daily to-do lists

I make my lists every night, before I got to sleep. This way, I feel fully prepared for the next day. To-do lists will show you the things in perspective, you won’t forget any major task, you will feel in control and you willl have a list of things you need to do at hand at all times.

When making the list, try to estimate the time it might take you to finish every task and write it down. Then, keep your list with you at all times and whenever you have a “window” of free time in your day (if a 2-hour course is suspended, for example) you can pick something from that list to do depending on how much time you have to fill.

7. Use a crossing down system

When planning, use a crossing down system to feel the beauty and joy of accomplishing the tasks you’ve assigned yourself. This will keep you motivated and excited about finishing your list.

8. Take breaks

Don’t neglect the power of taking breaks, so don’t forget to squeeze these on your schedule as well. Also, make sure that you set aside enough time to nurture your social life and your hobbies, and keep in mind that balance is the end goal.

9. Break down your tasks

Break down your tasks into smaller mini-tasks and try to accomplish them one step at a time. For example, when you have to study for a test, your mini-tasks should consist of chapters/sub-chapters.

10. Overestimate the time you need for a task

This way, you will allow yourself time to transition from a task to another and be prepared for any unavoidable distractions that might come along the day.

Extra tricks

wake up early in the morning, so that you have more time during the day

pay attention in class, because it will help you a lot while studying and this saves you time

reward yourself when you achieve your goals and you get the grades you’ve worked for

study groups is a really good idea to stay accountable and study in time. If you schedule a group study session, you will most likely show up prepared to avoid any awkward situation

set “fake” deadlines so that you avoid the stress of having to do stuff last minute. I usually make myself believe that my exams are one day before than when they are set.

if you have the time and mood to do extra, do it. If you have planned to study 2 chapters today, but you could still go on and study 3 chapters, do it. This will give you some free time later in the week.

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Pink is such a beautiful color 💞😻 I love taking notes with pink! (Even though it’s not my fav color haha) Check out my studygram and youtube channel if you want! (о´∀`о)

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27/100 days of productivity My very first set of flash cards 🤓

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63/ ∞ studyblr icons: dark grey background set please reblog/like this post or/and give credit if you use them for your studyblrs/studygram/any other social media, thank you :)

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If you are a lawblr, feel free to reblog or like this post so that I can follow you! (I don’t know many lawblr, so… 😊)

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  200 followers studyblr icons

This blog reached 200 followers a few days ago and as a thank you to all you wonderful people I decided to make some studyblr icons! It’s my first shot at making flat icons so any feedback or advice is greatly appreciated. Hope you like them ~

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please like/reblog if using or saving

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credit is not necessary but appreciated

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Is it really worth it to highlight the edge of each flashcard so they can be colour-coded by theme with a matching binder clip?

Yes. Yes it is.