Revision... Isn't it a pain?!

As all you law students (and just students in general) know the exam period is looming so I thought I'd drop by between doing my own exam prep to give out a few tips. They've worked for me in the past and hopefully they'll work for me in the future as well (I live in hope LOL!)

So here's my TOP TIPS for exam revision success:

1. Start early: now this may be a given but I know from a lot of my friends this doesn't always happen. Try to start your revision now so when the time comes and you open that paper it's not like someone has just ripped your heart out and stamped on it
2. Make a revision time table: sit down and work out where you have pockets of time, an hour here a half hour there and dedicate these to your revision. You know what your weakest and strongest subjects are so you should (hopefully) be able to dedicate your time appropriately. It is your degree after all!
3. Make portable revision cards: this is something that has worked and continues to work for me. Despite thinking you never have any free time you actually do. Between waiting for the bus, waiting outside a lecture room or just waiting for a friend there is ALWAYS some free time to get revising. I recommend record cards, you can get them from Rymans, Wilkinsons or any other stationary shop.
4.  Don't write too much on the revision cards: for me I know trigger words work a treat especially for cases. Just take the main points and stick to them (case name, fact, decision)
5. Stay dedicated: it's not enough to just make the cards and then let them sit on your desk until the fateful exam period begins. Be proactive, it will MORE than pay off in the long run!

I hope these tips have helped! I know they've helped me and although they seem obvious when thinking about exams all norms and common sense go out of the window!!