Law School Survival Guide (ISBN 1591138248)

What a great study tool!:
When I read this book I was sceptical that any one could learn to study using someone else's methods but after reading it I have to admit that I was wrong. I implemented some of Mrs. Valoir's methods and found that I increased my grades substantially. The book is well thought out, flows easily and does not require a rocket scientist to absorb the concepts discussed. I recommend this book to everyone thinking about studying Law...No--I recommend this book to anyone entering university since the concepts learned can be applied to any course of study!!!!

Great Study Guide:
As one of Tamsen's study partners from law school I can attest to the method of study techniques that she's outlined in this book. The Law School Survival Guide is concise, easy to read, and has great sketches by Professor Mixon; however, most importantly, it is a useful tool. You cannot go wrong following the guidelines in the Law School Survival Guide! It'll make your law school experience productive and fun.

Great Advice - Fast read:
I really appreciated all the advice in this book. I will keep it on the shelf for when I need some help with motivation/direction/perspective.

Survival doesn't have to be complicated:
Incoming and first year law students are somewhat easy prey for most authors that discuss how to get those stellar grades and be first in line for law review. Law school doesn't have to be that complicated and as such Valoir & Mixon pare the fluff of law school excellence down to the simple things that go a long way. Most of it is pretty straight forward such as when presented with a certain rule of law, list the elements and the exceptions. Once you've mastered that, then all it takes come exam time is to apply the rule (& its exceptions) to the fact at hand. Another reviewer mentioned that it isn't rocket science. It doesn't have to be. Legal study is very logical and can be quite formulaic. Grasp that and you're already light years ahed. Valoir shows you how and then some. A breezy read as well that most law students could finish over lunch.