Taking Notes in Class & Creating Study Aides

Using clips from recent Civ Pro and Torts class lectures, Professor Howard explains what is important to include in your class notes, the importance of immediate review of class notes, and how to create a study guide based on your class notes before the course moves on to the next topic.

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Critical Reading Before Class; Forecast Rules & Discussion

Professor Howard uses a supplemental study aide to demonstrate how reading and outlining a quick overview of the applicable law can help facilitate (1) critical reading of materials and cases before class and (2) forecasting the rules and lecture discussion.

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IRAC: Solid rules supported by fact-based analysis

Professor Purvis explains the exam writing method of I-R-A-C using short essay example questions.

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Outlining: A Crucial Study Tool

Using Civil Procedure material, Professor Howard walks through different methods of creating an outline and how outlines can help get your IRAC organized (and memorized) before substantive exams.

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Finals Q & A Panel

2L students, Brayden and Bradley, share their tips and study techniques for preparing for the final weeks and final exams of first semester.