240: Transitioning to Open Book Take-Home Exams

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about how to make a smooth transition to open book and take-home exams, since law schools are likely to use them this semester.

In this episode we discuss:

Different types of take-home exams The difficulty level of open book take-home exams compared to traditional in-class ones Why it's still important to know the law for take-home exams How to create effective cheat sheets and outlines Preparing the logistics and technology you'll need Structuring your time in advance Reaching out with questions well ahead of the exam

Resources:

Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) ExamSoft (https://examsoft.com/) Marco Polo app (https://www.marcopolo.me/) Podcast Episode 19: Conquering Different Types of Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-19-conquering-different-types-law-school-exams/) Podcast Episode 65: How to Make a Useful Law School Outline (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-65-make-a-useful-law-school-outline/) Wondering What an Attack Plan Is? (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/wondering-what-an-attack-plan-is/) Tips for Studying for an Open Book Law School Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-studying-for-an-open-book-exam/) Tips for Take-Home Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-take-home-exams/)

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