Everyone in law school is intelligent, but law school requires more - it expects you to really put your time in and apply the material. It demands more hours of work than you might expect!
My first year I did a lot of fundamental learning and simple memorization. At the end of the day, what mattered most was approaching the material so that I had both memorized concise rule statements, but also practiced the application of those rules in any given scenario. My law school friends joke that I too frequently talk about "massaging" the material. I encourage new students to take extra time to think about IRAC because this formula for applying the law is essential to your academic success and permits you to use your creativity and thoughtfulness. Practice multiple choice questions in supplements and use the past exam books in the library as well as the exams that are on GGU's website. If you receive poor midterm grades, persevere and make changes. There are many resources through Academic Services that can help you find a way to succeed. GOOD LUCK!"
-- Guest Blogger, Alyssa Gendron, 3L
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