The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond

236: Coping with COVID-19 in Law School


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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're sharing some ideas for ways to cope with the challenges that COVID-19 poses for law schools and life in general.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The most important consideration in this situation - your health
  • Tips for adapting to virtual classes
  • Minimizing distractions when studying at home
  • Preparing for the scenario of take-home and/or open book exams
  • Handling the logistics of daily living
  • Coping with heightened stress and anxiety
  • Tools that can help you set up a routine

Resources:

  • Podcast Episode 19: Conquering Different Types of Law School Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-19-conquering-different-types-law-school-exams/)
  • Tips for Take-Home Exams (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-take-home-exams/)
  • Tips for Studying for an Open Book Law School Exam (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tips-for-studying-for-an-open-book-exam/)
  • How to Use Technology in Your Law School Study Group (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/how-to-use-technology-in-your-law-school-study-group/)
  • Need to Get More Done in Law School? Try the Circles. (https://thegirlsguidetolawschool.com/08/tips-time-management-awesomeness-with-the-circles/)
  • Slack (http://www.slack.com/)
  • Trello (http://www.trello.com/)
  • Asana (http://www.asana.com/)
  • LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! (https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/)
  • Penguins tour their empty Chicago aquarium (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHHkJwQQU0o)

Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-236-coping-with-covid-19-in-law-school/)

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Thanks for listening!

Alison & Lee

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