Ringing in the New Year…

With the New Year right around the corner, now is the time to think about what you can do to make next year better than the last. There are quite a few websites that list resolutions specifically for lawyers including Above the Law and Lawyerist.com.  The second of these sites includes useful advice on how to hone your legal writings skills in the upcoming year.

If those don’t convince you to take action, here’s a short list of resolutions that might help you get the most out of your education at the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law:

1.       Make OhioLink your best friend: With OhioLink you can get almost any book with very little effort. The OhioLink system could also save you money on textbooks. Do remember to return your materials on time though, or you may accumulate a lot of fines.

2.       Reserve study rooms in advance: By planning out your schedule you will use your time more efficiently. This will allow you to earn good grades but still have time for fun. Committing to a room at a certain time may also help you avoid procrastination. You can reserve study rooms up to a week ahead of time.

3.       Get involved:  Try working in one of the law school’s five clinics or volunteering in your spare time.

4.       Make use of the library’s research guides: The library has dozens of online guides that correspond with your class topics to make your research that much easier. Take advantage of them.

5.       Ride the RTA: As a student, you get a U-Pass practically for free. Try riding the bus to save money on gas while limiting your ecological footprint. Taking public transit will also give you extra time to get in all of your studying.