Author: Rachel Donnan It’s April, which means law school finals are right around the corner. Whether this is your first exam season or your last, preparing for law school finals can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—this guide will help you beat burnout, ace your exams, and impress your professors by studying smarter, not harder.

Author: Geena Levine Navigating the academic demands of law school can be challenging, especially when midterm results don't align with your expectations. But a setback isn't the end; it's an opportunity to reassess your approach to studying and learning. Whether it's refining your study habits, sharpening your case briefing skills, gaining practical experience, or building meaningful connections with professors, there are actionable steps you can take to enhance your performance and raise your GPA.  Here’s how you can work on improving your law school GPA.

Author: Melissa Freimark As law school finals approach, many students are gearing up for interviews with law firms for summer internships or full-time jobs. The competition for these positions can be intense, so it's crucial to be well-prepared for the interview process. Here's how to stand out from the crowd and secure a coveted spot during law firm interview questions.

Author: Geena Levine Preparing for law school midterms can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with multiple classes, difficult case law, and complex legal principles. While creating outlines and reviewing notes are important study methods, incorporating practice questions into your routine can greatly enhance your performance, and here’s how.

Author: Geena Levine Law school comes with a demanding reading load, frequent class participation, and the pressure of upcoming exams, making it crucial to have a well-organized study schedule. Here’s how you can stay on top of your workload and make the most of your time.

  Author: Melissa Freimark Law school exams are fast approaching! What can you do now to better position yourself to succeed? Review our list of best practices to get started.

Among the many questions that cross your mind as you consider a career in the legal field is about the first step in the journey – what is law school like? How do you know if a legal career is for you without investing tens of thousands of dollars (if not hundreds of thousands!) going to law school?

Do you know how to get the most out of the ebooks you have on Casebook Connect? Use these tips to help you get ahead and track your progress throughout your law school career. 

Author: Geena Levine As a law student, knowing how to write a case brief is an essential skill to develop. Case briefing plays a crucial role in building a course outline and serves as one of the most important study tools for law students. You’ll thank yourself for a good case brief when you go to study for finals! Understanding the importance of case briefs in law school is key. Your case briefs will serve as building blocks for your course outline and help you recall facts, understand key elements, and prepare effectively for class. In addition, case briefing and the Socratic Method work together to help students think like lawyers. To prepare law school case briefs, it is important to follow a case brief template and examples to ensure all essential elements are included.  Good case briefing tips for law students are to keep case briefs concise, with a one-page summary being ideal and make sure to include the title and citation, facts, issues, decision, reasoning, opinions, and analysis. Essential elements of a case brief include summarizing the complaint or indictment, any relevant rules within the law, areas in dispute, and framing issues as a series of questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no".