Starting Classes Again! Be sure to Evaluate What You Did Correct and What you Did Wrong

A wise man once said that insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result. While I am not sure who the wise man was, I believe the phrase is accurate.  This especially applies to Law School and doing well while you are there.  As you return to classes after the winter break, you will likely get results back from the exams you sat for in December. If you did not do well, you should sit down and evaluate exactly what you did in the last term and make some changes.  Do not fall into the trap of thinking that you can exhibit the exact same type of behavior and do well in your second and future terms.

If you did poorly on exams, ask your self the following questions.  

• Did you skip classes
• Did you make your own outline
• Did you review your notes after each class
• Did you get enough sleep
• Did you participate in a study group
• Did you go in and ask your professor for help
• Did you do practice exams before each exam
• Did you surf the internet while in class
• Did you pay attention in class or daydream
• Did you eat correctly or did you eat junk food
• Did you cram for exams

These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself and depending on the answer you should change your habits!  If you did well, you may want to ask the same questions and continue doing what you are doing right!

Good luck during your next term!