After finishing the 1L year of law school where everyone is required to take up general prerequisites, law students are now given the freedom to choose their own classes. At this point, law students are left to fend for themselves amid the increasingly difficult course requirements. One of the most important things that a law student must remember before taking on the 2L law school year is that tentative strategies are indispensable for the rest of law school.
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Even at an early point, students must already choose their particular area of interest. This will define their professional career as lawyers are usually known by their specialization. For instance, Atty. Evan Granowitz is known to specialize in appellate practice, while Atty. Philip Ripley Birney is known to specialize in medical professional liability. Having some sort of concentration can also help ease unnecessary academic burden and make one’s grades higher.
In addition, online law student portal Law School Coach recommends the following strategies in choosing law school classes:
1. Taking extra hours during the 2L law school year than what is normally required will free up a lot of time for the 3L law school year.
2. Taking up classes on ‘evidence’ and other required law courses during the 2L law school year is recommended. Because many law school clinics and prospective employers require ‘evidence’ to be completed, it’s better to ensure its accomplishment by loading up early on.
3. Students must fulfil all writing requirements during the 2L law school year.
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4. Students must not assume that all courses are available in all semesters. Once an interesting course is offered, they must grab the chance immediately.
5. It is recommended to take summer classes to lighten one’s work load later on. A recommended course for summer classes is ‘professional liability,’ which allows students to sit for the August MPRE while the material is still fresh in their memories.
6. Exam schedules should always be taken into consideration before signing up for classes. It is important to remember, however, that most schools usually move an exam if the student has two exams scheduled on the same day or if a night exam is followed by a morning exam. 7.
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