The Importance of Obtaining Old Exams and Outlines for Effective Exam Preparation

Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're discussing outlining as part of your studying and exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

• The two purposes of outlining in law school
• When should you start outlining?
• What materials do you need in order to get started?
• A step-by-step process for effective outlining
• Different formats you can use for making an outline

Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.

Resources:

• "Start Law School Right" podcast series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/pre-law-episodes/#start-off-right)
• "Start Law School Right" course (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
• Law School Toolbox (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/) 
• Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
• Strategies for Pre-Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/strategies-new-law-students/tips-for-pre-law-students/)
• Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
• Outlining Basics (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/outlining-basics/)
• Keys to Outlining in Law School (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/keys-to-outlining-in-law-school/)
• Organizational Tools for Outlining Legal Subject Areas (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/organizational-tools-for-outlining-legal-subject-areas/)
• When Is the Best Time to Start Outlining Your Law School Courses? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/best-time-start-outlining-law-school-courses/)
• 4 Reasons Not to Wait Until After the Halloween Party to Start Outlining (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/4-reasons-not-wait-halloween-party-start-outlining/)

Download the Transcript  (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-403-start-law-school-right-outlining-101/)

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Alison & Lee