veryone in law school studies, stays up late, and gets tired. Some might even study longer than you, sacrificing outings or family moments just to focus on their books. Itβs normal. Iβve experienced it so many times before. But you never know exactly what your professors will ask, so thereβs no assurance that youβll be able to answer everything perfectly. Sometimes thatβs just how it goes. Failures are meant to teach us things we can improve on.
Maybe your method of answering isnβt enough? Reflect on it yourself, but thereβs a good chance youβre doing something wrongβespecially if youβve studied as hard as you could.
In my case, I knew the provisions by heart. If you asked me to recite, I could state the majority of the subject matter, and yet, I still failed. It turns out my way of addressing the second βAβ in the ALAC method was flawed. My issue-spotting skills were lacking.
Law professors wonβt tell you thisβyou have to discover it on your own. Embrace the cycle of working hard, failing, and then working even harder to succeed. Thatβs law school for you. Itβs disheartening because you studied religiously, but it still wasnβt enough. Itβs tough to accept failure when youβve put in so much effort to pass, and yet, you still fall short. Even though itβs only midterms, it can feel like the end of the worldβfailing in law school isnβt a small matter.
But hey, Big hugs to those who worked hard, studied, stayed up late, and put in the effort. I hope we all find the strength to recover and improve in our exams. Donβt let a single exam bring you down. You have many more exams, quizzes, and recitations to take in law school. There will be many times when youβll doubt if law is really for you.
So learn why youβre still failing despite all your efforts. There might be something wrong with your approach. Once you figure that out, adjust your study sessions to address your weaknesses. I understand how you feel. I failed a subject almost every year during my first three years, and it was really tough. But then I realized it was because I wasnβt studying smart.
* Check out common questions asked in past Bar exams. Try reading and reviewing several Bar exam questions and answers from the past ten years before each exam. It makes a big difference
* Focus on the major legal doctrines and provisions relevant to your subjects. These are often the foundation of exam questions. Memorize them, but more importantly, understand their application.
* When answering essay questions, manage your time wisely. Allocate a specific amount of time to each question and stick to it. Avoid getting stuck on one question at the expense of the others.Β
* Always structure your answers using the ALAC (Answer, Legal basis, Application, Conclusion) method. It keeps your answers organized and clear, making it easier for your professors to follow your reasoning.
* Donβt cram. Studying in advance allows you to better absorb the material and reduces the stress of last-minute studying. Create a study plan that breaks down each subject, focusing on one topic at a time
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