AAP Tip of the Week – Practice Questions
Writing answers to practice questions is one of the most effective things a law student can do to prepare for exams. It helps you learn course content while also developing the essential skill of applying the law to a new fact set. Need to find good practice questions? Many professors have old exams available on reserve in the Law Library (stop at the circulation desk). Even if there is not an exam available from your specific professor, it may be worthwhile to look at a different exam from the same course. Casebooks and select commercial materials can also be good sources of simple practice questions. Finally, it can be extremely valuable to write your own hypothetical to be answered by your study group, a study partner, or even yourself. Remember, the source of the question is not what’s important; what is important is that it helps you practice the essential skill of applying the law.
Academic Achievement Director Brian Farrell is available to discuss study skills, exam preparation, time management, or any other issues related to academic performance. Contact Brian at 335-8273 or brian-r-farrell@uiowa.edu.