Stress Management

Make a Month-long Time Plan

Using a calendar, mark off days and times you have classes. Then mark off specific days, such as days that you will outline each course and days you will devote to legal writing. You should begin outlining your courses about one month into the semester.  Updating your outlines each week will ensure that you finish them well before your final exams.

Make a Week-long Time Plan

As the semester becomes more and more packed with assignments and exam preparation, focus on a weekly time plan. Don’t forget to include non law school commitments on your calendar. This will help you complete your personal tasks, while you maintain focus on your law school commitments. You should devote at least two hours of preparation time to every one hour of class.

Stress Reduction Tip

Plan some stress reducing activities in your calendar. Everyone needs to take a break from studying sometimes! Be sure to eat well and try to exercise regularly. Even a short walk or run will release a lot of tension.

Being well-prepared for your classes will help reduce stress.  Don’t procrastinate – make a schedule and stick to it, and it will make your semester as stress-free as possible.