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Time Flies

My last-ever law school exam goes down in 17 hours. Law school exams are typically three hours long…and I swear, they’re the fastest three hours of your life. Before every exam, I go through the same mental ritual: I think, Three hours is so long… like watching 6 back-to-back sitcoms; I’m going to be so bored. And then the exam starts, and then I answer a few questions, and then the proctor calls “Time” after what feels like eight minutes. How are exams for you? Does the time fly by…or do you feel every minute of it?

Submitted by Rick Lax on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 06:26

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Prior to law school I always

Submitted by Steve Pirates (not verified) on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 23:26.

Prior to law school I always finished every exam well before "time".

Now? I've never had a test feel "completed". There's always one more point you could make, or a multiple choice to review one more time. It's nuts.

There are two scenarios for

Submitted by Chris Rogers (not verified) on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 14:26.

There are two scenarios for me with regard to exam time limits.

One, if I know what I'm talking about then the time pases quickly. This means I either feel like the three hours passed in seconds or I wish I had MORE time.

Two, if I don't know what I'm talking about or if I am stumped by a question the time drags by at a ridiculously slow pace. This is very frustrating.

Unrelated, we were able to take exams on our computers for the first time this past semester via "Electronic BlueBook" software. This speeds things along and allows for better reorganization. With less emphasis on space management or attempting to write legibly, time was less of an issue. Win-win for everyone.

For sure. For sure. And

Submitted by Rick Lax on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 15:36.

For sure. For sure.

And if you think the feeling is bad on law school tests, try writing a book!

Oh, computer tests are FOR

Submitted by Rick Lax on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 15:37.

Oh, computer tests are FOR SURE better. The one thing is...they kinda turn law school testing into typing competitions....whoever can type more gets the best grade.....

And I have a feeling you're not stumped too often, Counselor Chris...