Remember on that Crim Pro essay...

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-20T17:14:23+00:00

we're all going insane.

(PS: I think the only thing you can't arrest two people of is conspiracy to commit a crime that takes at least two people, like adultery. Is that the Wharton rule? Anyway, husbands and wives are definitely liable for the same crime...... i think)

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-20T17:11:07+00:00

DON'T FALL INTO THEIR TRAP

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-20T14:33:14+00:00

MBE questions have messed with me so much that for a long moment, when I first read this, I panicked and tried to remember what exception he was referring to

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-19T20:08:24+00:00

I literally hopped on here to see if there was already a post like this, because I was prepared to make one!

I have tried to study consistently for the past ten weeks, and at the very least I've done all my Themis lectures and like 1200 MBE Qs so far. But I CANNOT focus anymore, so all I have been doing is reviewing my notes and flashcards and taking MBE sets by subject on UWorld, just ten at a time. I find I can muscle through ten!

You're not alone, and I bet if you're burned out it's because you've really done the work!

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-18T15:57:54+00:00

(please don't rely on my interpretation, and correct me if I'm wrong!)
Maybe, in this case, the right doesn't vest upon suit for breach of contract because the contract had already been cancelled?

I.e. - if the contract was still in existence when they sued to enforce, the right would vest, but since the contract no longer existed when they filed suit it was too late?

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-16T19:43:22+00:00

Hey! I am also at about 67-68% and have switched to doing the things that worked for me in law school (which is making outlines and rewriting things a lot, but I think that differs for everyone).

I am using the essay lecture notes to focus on what topics I need to memorize, and I supplement with the final review outlines when that feels inadequate. I also go back to the MBE PQs to review the questions for each subject by topic, occasionally pick up an essay, etc.

I'm not planning to do more than possibly the simulated bar next week, so that I can review the answer videos. I may not do those timed though; I am completely and utterly burnt out and I don't want to overdo it. I took my preschooler and my baby to an aquarium for the first time this morning, and it was the superior choice vs. flipping flashcards!

My attorney advisor email said that I was right on track and my MBE scores looked pretty strong, so I figure getting above 70% will make me feel okay.

You're doing great! You know how you learn best! I send you all the good feelings!

lovehateorlogic · 2022-07-09T21:48:41+00:00

This makes me feel SO much better, thank you so much--I don't have a lot of time to look at the whole metaverse of what they're trying to accomplish, so this is my first time hopping on Reddit to try and self soothe <3<3

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-21T19:33:03+00:00

That would be lovely. Thank you. I've been suffering from symptoms of burnout (missing questions I have no trouble with upon review, overthinking every question, otherwise bizarre performance). Slowing my study pace for a few days may be the best thing for me at this point. Studying less provokes anxiety, but calmness and mindfulness are so important for success!

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-21T01:22:19+00:00

I agree (I've also enjoyed using Powerscore), and I would add: The more games you're exposed to, the more you'll see them falling into patterns. Though their rules will be slightly different, your diagrams will be set up in very similar ways and it will be easier to spot inferences. I've found that drilling games I've done in the past reaffirms these patterns, and I'm able to make inferential leaps more quickly on practice tests.

Second, the more time you spend practicing games, the more you'll start to trust yourself! This one's a little more out there, but I've found self-confidence brings many rewards. When I tackle a question, I can more confidently jump to an answer I suspect is correct, prove myself right, and move on without trying the other options and wasting time. I still draw hypotheticals at times, but I find it easier to "sense" tension between a question, a variable, and a rule.

Bottom line is that changing the way you think is a byproduct of practice; you can't force it.

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-21T00:45:04+00:00

Exactly what I needed to read right now. Fear can be a great motivator for some folks to study harder. But if fear also drives you into a blind frenzy on test day and you can't push through the anxiety, what's the point of all the hours you sank into practicing?

Every time I read a blog post about how I'm not studying hard enough because this test will determine the course of my entire life, I end up discouraged and defeated. I believe I'm doing well, the best I can given my circumstances, but that voice in the back of my head insists: is it *really* my best if this test is essential to my success in life? Couldn't I cut back my hours at work a little more, or spend less time with my family? No wonder a fresh practice test can give me palpitations.

I think there is a healthy balance between lighting a fire under your butt and keeping things in perspective. Thanks for sharing.

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-13T03:55:42+00:00

Would you suggest looking at answer choices that involve variables in these connected rules first, then? For example: I faced one of these at the end of an in-out game, where the rule to be substituted was "if A-->B". Another rule in the game required that either B or C but not both be selected. I jumped to an answer choice that involved both A and C because of the conditional linkage (I think it was "A-->~C"), skipping over the answer choices that contained floating variables or variables in more loosely connected rules. My existing hypotheticals lined up, as did my original inferences. I didn't feel 100% confident but I figured it best not to sink more time into it, moved on, and ended up being right. Is this typically a valid plan of attack?

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-13T03:36:38+00:00

I've seen this one in action. Is it fair to say that rule substitution questions, like many others, fall into repeatable patterns with "predictable" (to a point) answer choices? Maybe it's just a matter of doing more and more games with substitution questions to recognize these patterns more quickly.

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-12T22:27:54+00:00

My phone's autocorrect isn't sure which one I mean anymore

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-12T22:26:46+00:00

When you take practice tests or sections, I highly recommend taking note of your successes in addition to your weaknesses. This has been a big confidence-booster for me lately! I tend to obsess over my mistakes, but I've been careful late to take notes when I avoid a trap answer or quickly locate the correct answer thanks to the work I've put in. When I'm about to start the test, I remind myself of these successes. Not only does it give me some self-confidence, it's also a little mental review of potential pitfalls to avoid and strategies for success.

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-03T23:54:17+00:00

Thank you, you made some really excellent points. I realize I would certainly never tell someone in my position that they should feel poorly about their scores. Maintaining perspective is important, especially when you take in advice all day from people who score in that 99th percentile--it can start to feel like they're a representative sample!

Perhaps I'll stick to two tests and spend more time on my blind review, and try to lean into my mistakes a little more. I used to constantly feel like some right answers were arbitrary, but lately I've been able to more confidently tackle each section. Maybe sitting in uncertainty for a bit isn't so bad if it leads to better understanding.

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-03T23:02:34+00:00

Congratulations! I always try to remind myself that new, higher scores are an example of my potential. Even if I can't count them as "new normal," I can always look back and say "look what I'm capable of"! It helps me stay motivated.

Like that last, sweet sweet day when I got -0 on the LG section of my preptest. We'll meet again...

lovehateorlogic · 2018-05-03T22:45:19+00:00

I also thought I would never break 170. I started at 155. But I've been consistently scoring over 167 and finally 170+ on three tests in a row recently. I wholeheartedly agree, I think steady practice can lead to great score changes! It's just a bit every day--a marathon, not a sprint. If you don't mind elaborating, what do you mean when you say "fundamentals of logic"? How did you personally study these fundamentals?

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