236: Coping with COVID-19 in Law School

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're sharing some ideas for ways to cope with the challenges that COVID-19 poses for law schools and life in general.

In this episode we discuss:

• The most important consideration in this situation - your health
• Tips for adapting to virtual classes
• Minimizing distractions when studying at home
• Preparing for the scenario of take-home and/or open book exams
• Handling the logistics of daily living
• Coping with heightened stress and anxiety
• Tools that can help you set up a routine

Resources:

• Podcast Episode 19: Conquering Different Types of Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-19-conquering-different-types-law-school-exams/)
• Tips for Take-Home Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-take-home-exams/)
• Tips for Studying for an Open Book Law School Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-studying-for-an-open-book-exam/)
• How to Use Technology in Your Law School Study Group (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-use-technology-in-your-law-school-study-group/)
• Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
• Slack (http://www.slack.com/)
• Trello (http://www.trello.com/)
• Asana (http://www.asana.com/)
• LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! (https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/)
• Penguins tour their empty Chicago aquarium (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHkJwQQU0o)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-236-coping-with-covid-19-in-law-school/)

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Alison & Lee