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This article is from the King Hall Law
School FAQ, by David F. Prenatt, Jr. NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us
with numerous contributions by others.
4.1.2.7) How important are final exams in law school? (King Hall Law School)
In most law school classes, final exams are your whole grade. Thus,
you should spend most of your study time practicing essay exams from
previous final exams that are kept on reserve in the law library. You
do not need to know the law on a particular subject to take an essay
exam in that subject. In fact, you'll be surprised how much you can
learn about the law simply by taking a practice exam.
Taking practice exams will help you find out what you already
know and help you focus on what you still need to learn. Most
professors have a predilection towards particular exam topics and base
their grading system on an answer style that may or may not have
anything to do with the way that they teach their classes. The best
way to discover what your professor emphasizes on exams is to review
the exams that he or she keeps on file, particularly if those exams
include the AmJur award winner's essay (i.e., the highest grade given
on that exam).
4.1.2.7.1) What is the format of final exams? (King Hall Law School)
Most final exams are a combination of essays and multiple choice:
Some are completely essay or completely multiple choice; the emphasis
is on essay exams, but you should also practice multiple choice
questions such as those used for the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).
This will expose you to the nuances of the law that sometimes makes
the difference between a C+ and an A.
4.1.2.7.2) Can I type my essay exams? (King Hall Law School)
Yes, and you should seriously consider doing so. You will be able to
cover much more ground in the same amount of time as those who
handwrite their exams and your typed exams will be much more legible
than a handwritten exam.
4.1.2.7.3) How do I go about typing my essay exams? (King Hall Law School)
You need to get your typewriter approved each semester and fill out a
form requesting a typing room for each essay exam that you wish to
type. Contact Nicole Waterman (<mailto:ngwaterman@ucdavis.edu >) or
Dian Francis (<mailto:dpfrancis@ucdavis.edu >) in the King Hall
Registrar's Office in person or at (916)752-4299.
4.1.2.7.4) Can I use a word processor on my essay exams? (King Hall Law School)
No, and your typewriter cannot have memory capability. [Note: You
CAN use a word processor on the California Bar Exam.]
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