240: Transitioning to Open Book Take-Home Exams

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how to make a smooth transition to open book and take-home exams, since law schools are likely to use them this semester.

In this episode we discuss:

• Different types of take-home exams
• The difficulty level of open book take-home exams compared to traditional in-class ones
• Why it's still important to know the law for take-home exams
• How to create effective cheat sheets and outlines
• Preparing the logistics and technology you'll need
• Structuring your time in advance
• Reaching out with questions well ahead of the exam

Resources:

• Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
• ExamSoft (https://examsoft.com/)
• Marco Polo app (https://www.marcopolo.me/)
• Podcast Episode 19: Conquering Different Types of Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-19-conquering-different-types-law-school-exams/)
• Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/)
• Wondering What an Attack Plan Is? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wondering-what-an-attack-plan-is/)
• Tips for Studying for an Open Book Law School Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-studying-for-an-open-book-exam/)
• Tips for Take-Home Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-take-home-exams/)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-240-transitioning-to-open-book-take-home-exams/)

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