Books to Help You Be A Better Exam-Taker

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You probably know that room AO66 on the Library’s Atrium level houses an amazing collection of study aids that you can check out on substantive topics like torts, contract, property, any number of upper-level classes. If you’re smart, you’ve probably already picked out a few to take home.

But there’s also a good collection of all-purpose books in AO66 that can help you improve your exam-taking, regardless of the subject. These books offer test-taking strategies, analyze question and answer types, review IRAC, give pointers on essay organization, point out potential traps, and discuss time management. While you’re obviously busy with the “real” study aids on substantive subjects, it can be worthwhile to spend a spare hour or two browsing one of these all-purpose books. They’re all generally brief, and lend themselves readily to skimming.

Here are a few suggestions. You can find more on our Facebook page, in the album Law School Success.

  • The Zen of Law School Success [Find it]
  • Law School Exams: Preparing and Writing to Win [Find it]
  • The Eight Secrets of Top Exam Performance in Law School [Find it]
  • Strategies and Tactics for the First Year Law Students: Maximize Your Grades [Find it]
  • Open Book: Succeeding on Exams from the First Day of Law School [Find it]
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