Ep 174: How to Prepare for Midterms with Legally Fit
Welcome to your 1L Club session! We're diving deep into midterms - how to prepare, manage your time, and learn from them. Get tips on balancing your study routine, creating effective day-of-exam habits, and reflecting on performance.
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Episode Highlights
Balance midterms with daily coursework. Focus on learning and feedback, not just grades.
Midterm Goals: Use midterms as a learning experience.
DeAndré shares some strategies to maintain focus during exams, especially with handling the Reading Comprehension under pressure
When understanding the law, identifying your knowledge gaps.
Don’t forget the importance of time management and complete responses.
DeAndré suggests giving yourself 3-6 days to prepare for your midterms.
Balance between outline study, practice questions, and memorization
Some memorization techniques include: Whiteboarding, typing, reciting out loud.
Give your best effort on your midterms for accurate feedback and reflect on your performance. Use this feedback to improve on your finals.
Tweetable Quotes
“Don’t worry about the grade component of midterms. Obsess over the learning.”