Tips for Law School Recitation

Introduction

• Presenter: Dean Rod Vera
• Position: Law School Dean, University of Kolokan City
• Experience: 11 years as a law professor
• Content: Legal commentaries and law school advice
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Key Points About Law School

• Law school involves significant recitation and reading of cases
• Common activities: Recitation, quizzes, midterms, final exams
• Socratic method is prevalent in recitations
• Professors have unique styles of recitation

Tips for Handling Recitations

Tip 1: Do Not Avoid Eye Contact

• Avoid looking nervous or trying to be invisible
• Professors may target students who appear unprepared
• Show interest in the class and lectures
• Confidence is key in leaving a positive impression

Tip 2: Stand Up Straight

• Maintain good posture when called for recitation
• Slouching gives an impression of being unprepared
• Judges and clients in the real world judge by appearance
• Professors want students to appear worthy and confident
• Good posture reflects preparation and confidence

Tip 3: Answer the Professor's Question Directly

• Listen to the question and answer it directly
• Avoid answering like a politician
• Professors can sense if you don't know or are not listening
• Avoid unnecessary explanations unless asked

Tip 4: Do Not Start with "In My Opinion"

• Professors want answers based on law and jurisprudence
• Avoid phrases like "in my opinion" or "I think"
• Provide answers from lessons, books, cases, or past lectures

Tip 5: Avoid Fillers like "Um" or "Uh"

• Shows lack of preparation and confidence
• Professors may assume you are guessing
• Law professors have a responsibility to weed out unprepared students
• Law schools are under pressure to maintain high bar pass rates

Additional Advice

• If unprepared, honestly admit it to the professor
• Avoid pretending to know the answer
• Professors appreciate honesty and sincerity
• Volunteer for recitation later to make up for it

Bonus Tip: Study Efficiently

• Study well to be prepared for backup questions
• Recitations happen frequently; preparation is key
• Efficient study habits make recitations easier over time

Conclusion

• No one-size-fits-all solution for recitations
• Tips aim to make recitations easier
• Presenter offers additional resources on law school advice
• Encouragement to like, share, and subscribe for more content
• Wishing viewers success in their law school career and future bar exams