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N.A. Capozzi. Law School In Plain English
CHAPTER ONE. Thinking. Introduction
The Case Method
The Socratic Method
IRAC
“I” is for Issue
“A” is for Analysis
“C” is for Conclusion
CHAPTER TWO. Reading. Introduction
Baby steps
A primer on speed
The first factor is reading speed
The second factor is based on vocabulary
The third factor is familiarity with subject matter
Reading tips. Tip 1: Get serious
Tip 2: Practice concentration, practice relaxation
Tip 3: Avoid talking to yourself
Tip 4: Open your eyes
Tip 5: Pre-reading is for speedsters
Tip 6: Be conscious of the material
Tip 7: Pointers are your friends
Tip 8: For cases, take notes in the margin
Case briefing
Case brief examples
CHAPTER THREE. Acting. Introduction
Survival of the fittest
Strategies for action
Remain calm
Don’t Overkill
Pain for gain
Accept the grey
Think with brain not heart
Cover all the bases
CHAPTER FOUR. Doing. Introduction
Be a Spartan with notes
Be wary of the aids
Choose your group carefully
Trim down your outline
Outline with your exam in mind
Tip 1: Begin outlining after a couple weeks of school
Tip 2: Use all the materials assigned in class and your notes
Tip 3: Write the outline with your exam in mind
Ace your exam
Analysis Tip 1: Pretend that you are explaining the issue to a young child
Analysis Tip 2: Use “because” to guarantee you are conducting legal analysis and providing links
Exam Tip 1: If more than one question is asked, take a moment to allocate time
Exam Tip 2: Take your time understanding what exactly is being tested
Exam Tip 3: Remember this motto: Outline, outline, outline
Exam Tip 4: Focus on quality not beauty
Index. Index of suggested search terms for eBook
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