Open Book: Succeeding on Law School Exams from Day One gives readers the tools to get the most out of class, prepare effectively for exams, and perform their best on exam day. It is an invaluable resource for any beginning J.D. or LL.M. student who wants to know what to expect, as well as for current students who are looking to improve their grades. Written in a warm and approachable manner, Open Book explains how classes, exams, and the practice of law fit together—and uses those insights to teach students the strategies that will help them excel. 

Authors Barry Friedman, John C.P. Goldberg, and Maria Ponomarenko bring their award-winning pedagogy and abundant experience teaching both 1L curriculum and upper-level law courses, to explain what law school exams are designed to test, and guide readers to successful exam performance. 

The Third Edition of Open Book is streamlined and signposted to save students precious time, with lots of examples and exercises to help them build essential skills. Written to be read even before law school begins—or any time after—Open Book provides the insights and confidence that enable students to thrive in law school.