1L Life Hacks: Midterms Edition Part 3

Our midterms edition of 1L life hacks end this week! If you're reading this, you've made it through your first midterms of law school! Some of you may not feel so great, BUT it's a great accomplishment. Here are your 1L hacks now that midterms are over:

• Now, whether you flourished or failed your midterm, go talk to your professors. Even if you were over the curve, you need to be asking how to improve your writing even more (because let's face it, perfect scores do not mean we're perfect). Go and discuss the specific portions on the exam that slowed you down. And, just overall feedback about your exam scores in general. Remember, midterms are for your benefit even if you did not make the curve
• If you have a professor that made comments on your midterm exam, ask questions about those comments. If you have one of those professors that grades your exams and the only feedback is your grade, here are some questions that you may ask him/her:
• what was your midterm answer missing (not only does this help you understand why you got the grade that you did, but it also helps you understand what the teacher wants for the final exam!)
• if there were any patterns in what you missed (this helps you figure out if your outline and studying tactics are actually working to your benefit, if not CHANGE THEM!)
• fFinally, do not get too comfortable! Just because you made the curve for midterms, does not mean that you'll make the curve for the class. Continue studying and updating your outline as the school year progresses. You DO NOT want to be THAT student who made the curve at midterms but was below the curve for finals. Believe me, IT HAPPENS!

So CONGRATS on completing your first midterms of law school! Continue to do great work!

Also, if you do not understand the curve and how it works at Capital Law , click the link provided and scroll to pages 32-34 of chapter 4 of manual for more information: https://law.capital.edu/Manual/

FIT Week!

FIT Week!

Columbus! Mark your calendars for FIT Week!  Purchase a $12 fit pass and receive access to dozens of fitness classes throughout the Columbus area! 

 

In addition to classes, you will enjoy discounts on:

    Healthy Eats

    Fashion

    Beauty

And so much more! 

Exercise controls much more than just weight!  It can improve mood, energy, and sleep.  As a law student or rising law student, you need to be in peak form to survive this mental challenge!  Why not help meet these mental demands by feeling great physically AND mentally?!

For more information on FIT Week, please visit http://614columbus.com/2018/09/fit-week-oct-15-20/

For more information on the benefits of physical activity, you can visit https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

1L Hacks-Midterm Week Edition Part 2

SO! If you're reading this, guess what?! You've made it pass your first week of midterms...now to get through the rest of them😓. But, with me to guide you, I know you've got this! Here are your week 2 hacks to get through midterms!

• I'm going to take it back to last week with this hack, because THAT'S how important it is! Get some feedback. If you listened and actually went to your professor for practice questions or took the practice exams that your professors posted, go and talk your answers through with your professor. The feedback that you receive will help you learn what your professor wants on the exam and may help your grade in the end. 
• Outlining. If you haven't began outlining, you're not TOO FAR behind but you are, sad to say! Outlining should really begin around the second or third week of class. You don't want to be outlining during the midterm period. You want to be going over what you outlined and understood weeks before. Imagine outlining the week of midterms, JUST TO FIND OUT you don't actually understand Consideration like you thought you did during week 2 of the school year. 
• Now, this is important. Take the advice of 2Ls and 3Ls with a grain of salt. Not all advice is created equal and not all advice will help you. It's nice to hear other students' opinions about exams and their preparation tactics and possible bounce some of your ideas off of them. But, do not try to make their tactics your own. Listen to the advice but be cautious with actually applying it to your life. 

That's all the life hacks for this week! KEEP STUDYING!

Neighborhood Spotlight!

Neighborhood Spotlight: Franklinton/Downtown

The Scioto River and it’s many trails separate downtown from the Franklinton neighborhood on the West Side of town.  Originally established in 1797, this area has been on the upswing in the last decade as an up and coming center of arts, dining, and premier living in the city!  Here are a few of the amazing cites Franklinton boasts, making them one of the most up and coming neighborhoods in the city:

The Columbus Idea Foundry: 

Have an idea? Want to bring that idea to life?  Look no further then the Columbus Idea Foundry.  Located on West State Street in the heart of Franklinton, the Idea Foundry works with you to bring your ideas to life.  From custom production items and 3-D printers, to consulting services, this business helps to make your ideas a reality. 

Curious?  Visit https://ideafoundry.com/ for more information  

Franklintonboardoftrade.org

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BrewDog Franklinton:

Started in the United Kingdom in 2007, this craft brewery has quickly become a global sensation.  With 46 bars internationally, and over 1000 employees, BrewDog has become a hit in Columbus and now boasts three locations, including one in Franklinton.  Come enjoy the two story patio while it’s still warm, and enjoy one of their many crafty beverages.  More information at  https://www.brewdog.com/bars/usa/franklinton.

Cosi:

COSI, Columbus’ dynamic Center of Science and Industry, has combined science learning and fun since 1964 with 300-plus hands-on exhibits, Ohio’s largest Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, live shows, and more. And now, through a unique and unprecedented partnership with the renowned American Museum of Natural History, COSI’s offerings are only growing!

Located on Columbus’ Scioto Peninsula, COSI is near the downtown core and the Ohio Statehouse. A brand new 6.5-acre park sits directly west of the museum featuring a splash pad, playground, picnic tables, swings, and much more.

 

In November, COSI introduced the new Dinosaur Gallery – a permanent exhibit that allows guests to get up close to a full-sized cast of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, 100 million-year-old fossilized amber, an 8 foot titanosaur femur cast, and much more.

At the beginning of March COSI welcomed Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World, which will behoused in the American Museum of Natural History Special Exhibition Gallery through Sept. 3, 2018. The Special Exhibition Gallery will continue to showcase limited-run exhibitions from the American Museum of Natural History. Traveling the Silk Road takes guests on a thrilling tour of the greatest trading route in history – the legendary Silk Road. It explores ancient cities of Asia and the Middle East between 600 AD and 1200 AD, where spectacular sights, exquisite silks, and rousing stories were in abundance.

Visit cosi.org for more details!

For more information on Franklinton and it’s featured attractions, visit https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/neighborhoods/downtownfranklinton/

1L Hacks-Midterm Week Edition Part 1

The next few weeks for you all will be hectic.. I know. I've been there. But luckily, I have you covered. For the next few weeks, I will be your source for 1L hacks and tips for studying and taking midterms!

• First things first, take these midterms SERIOUSLY! They may only be worth a small percentage of your grade but the score you all get on these midterms may be the difference between making the curve and failing the course! Build your GPA in the beginning semesters when the classes are easier. It will in turn balance out when the classes become harder towards the end of the semester.
• Start your practice exams NOW! Did you take your driver's license exam without ever getting behind the wheel of a car? Well let me tell you, taking a law school exam without having even looked at the practice exams are basically the same thing. Most professors have an archive of the past exams on TWEN or located on the Capital Law website ( https://law.capital.edu/ExamResources/ ). If they are offering, TAKE THEM! If they aren't offering, ASK FOR THEM!
• Speaking of practicing, individuals thinking of completing their midterms on laptops should get some practice in with ExamSoft. The software can be pretty tricky if you're new to it. However, to get a small taste of what it will be like to answer essay questions on exam soft, there is a Demo Exam available to get you accustomed to the software. For more information about the ExamSoft software that Capital Law School uses, here are some links! http://law.capital.edu/SofTestDownloadInstallInfo/ , http://law.capital.edu/ExamSoftFAQs/ 

HAPPY STUDYING!!!

As Seen In Columbus....Weekend Happenings

Columbus Happenings: September Edition

Happy September!  You’ve made it through August, and (hopefully) the heat can subside as fall is just around the corner.

While this weekend is not long like Labor Day Weekend, there are plenty of opportunities available this weekend to Experience Columbus to the Fullest!

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Columbus

09/07/2018-09/09/2018: Columbus Oktoberfest

 

Location: Ohio Expo Center

717 East 17^th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211

Price: Free

Time: Daily

Held on the grounds of the Ohio Expo Center, the 53rd Annual Columbus Oktoberfest features 100,000 square feet of covered open-air pavilions perfect for two stages, dance floors, and beer hall-style dining! Bring the kids to the Kinderrplatz and enjoy a few biers with the adults while you soak in the German music, dancing, snacks and shops! PROST! Visit columbusoktoberfest.com for more information.

09/08/2018: Water Lantern Festival

Location: Scioto Mile

233 East Civic Center Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43215

Time: 5:00 PM-9:30 PM

Cost: $25-$40

As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine as the lanterns are launched and we Light The Water together. Watch your unique lantern drift out into the water as it joins other lanterns carrying hope, love, happiness, healing, peace, and connection. It’s a night that you’ll never forget.

Join us on the promenade of the Scioto Mile, at 233 S. Civic Center Dr. on the east bank of the Scioto River.

Photos Credit of: 

https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/water-lantern-festival/59362/

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