The Eight Secrets of Top Exam Performance in Law School

Description

In this work, nationally-recognized exam expert Professor Charles Whitebread will teach you the eight secrets that will add points to every exam answer you write. You will learn the three keys to handling any essay exam, how to use time to your advantage, issue-spotting, how to organize your answer, and the hidden traps of the "IRAC" method. Once you have mastered these skills, you can put your knowledge to the test with sample exam questions, and check your answers against those provided. There is also a special section on how to do well on other exams, like open book, multiple choice, or policy exams. The three keys to handling any essay exam question -- Adding points to your score by making time work for you, not against you -- Flawless issue spotting : the crucial first step for top exam performance -- Organizing your answer for maximum possible points -- The hidden traps to IRAC that most students miss -- Writing a winning exam answer every time -- Preparation : the detective work you need to do to determine what your professor will test on your exam -- How to ace any unusual exam your professor might throw at you: open book, take home, multiple choice, short answer, and policy questions.