Study Groups in Law School
With the rigor of law school, studying with friends is helpful. Exam season makes this especially clear. Being able to explain, debate, and defend ideas out loud made exam preparation more …
Exams & Finals
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From Finals to Fresh Starts
Studying for 1st semester exams rewired my brain. My first 1L midterm gave me a sense of what exams would be like at the end of the semester, and all of …
Making Time in Law School
Before starting 1L, I kept hearing students who had just finished their first year say, “You will not have time for anything you enjoy.” I entered Loyola Law School determined to …
Finding Love in the Law: What Makes Loyola Special
Law school is demanding, but it’s also an experience shaped by the effort you put in, the connections you make, and the way you share your journey. As I navigate my …
Law School’s Secret Weapon: The Power of Peer Support
Law school is notorious for its rigor, and exam seasons can feel like an uphill battle. But one of the most important tools at your disposal isn’t a casebook or flashcards—it’s …
The Truth of Law School Cohorts
Before starting law school, you often hear about the competitive, individualistic class (cohort) environment. After all, it is hard to ignore the fact that law school grades are based on the …
Exams are Challenging, Not Impossible
“We did it!” Those were the remarks I heard as I finished my last exam of the Winter Semester: Contracts. A four-hour final that left us all tired, slightly defeated, excited …
The Importance of Study Groups
No matter your area of expertise or background, law school is a challenge. Study groups really do help with the challenges that come with law school. For me, working with different …
The Importance of Study Groups
LLS is known for being a “friendly” law school, and that makes a huge difference. I quickly realized that law school requires sacrifices- unfortunately, this can mean not seeing friends and …