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P.O.W.E.R. at Work: Taking Tests

Mark Stopa is a law student at Boston University. He attended the University of New Haven and graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Below he describes the effective test-taking techniques that are helping him achieve his law degree.

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  1. In law school, how do you prepare for your written exams?
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  2. The experience of participating in a mock trial is essential in law school. During cross-examination, what aspects of testing do you use to gain the answer you are looking for from a defendant, plaintiff, or witness? Do you stress key words such as: clarify, define, justify, state, and trace to receive the response you are looking for?
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  3. Unfortunately, cramming is a characteristic of law school; what are the strategies that you use when taking a test that you feel anxiety about?
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  4. Do you feel that your strategic approach to successfully taking tests will thoroughly prepare you for your field of practice?
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