#studyinglaw

I need to write this down. I'm so frustrated that I want to have a set of rules, written down, to keep myself on track. And I'm so fed up with all the Youtube videos that tell me how to read actively.

––especially when they say, "SKIM."

I'mma skin you instead.

Questioning.

Usually, at the beginning of a chapter, objectives (or subheadings) are written down. If you have your lecture notes and know generally what you're dealing with, write questions that you don't know about those topics. (Make it into a small list.)

e.g.: when textbook gives a rule or doctrine, ask, "Is it useful? How is it effective?"

But if you are reading before your classes, ask questions on "What is this?" or "how does this work?"

2. Now read.

Read, as fast as you can, you don't want to drag because you might lose your interest. Especially for a dry subject like public law. Hell naw I'm lingering on every word.

3. Set timers.

Breaks, timers, Pomodoro, 10-hour ultra-focus, you get me. Use the way that's most suitable for you. Be efficient. Know your ways.

4. Write a report.

Limit yourself to one page on Word, or 200 words, to write a summary containing all the important points that answer the questions you've listed out in the beginning.

Extra tip from Letters to A Law Student, be aggressive. This is my aggressive questions before reading an article.

"What the point of it all? Oh, yeah, he argued for this? Okay, why? What does he wanna prove? Okay, does he even prove it? He does? How does he prove it then?"

I have not figured out a way to be "critical" yet. Now, all I need is for me to retain the information (which are the basics) before I can even THINK ON MY OWN.

(slightly frustrated and angry, that's all. Hope this helped anyone who's taking a look.)