EFFECTIVE MEMORIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR LAW SCHOOL! (and where have I been??)

Tina Amador-Robles
23 Nov 202013:37

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Tina shares effective memorization techniques that helped her in law school and bar review. She emphasizes understanding concepts before memorizing, breaking down long paragraphs, using trigger words, highlighting general rules and exceptions distinctly, reading aloud, repeating, writing and reciting, using mnemonics, focusing on essential memorization, and self-testing with drawing lots.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ“š Understand before memorizing: Comprehension is crucial before attempting to memorize, as it leads to deeper retention and better long-term memory.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Break down long paragraphs: Dividing complex legal provisions into smaller, manageable parts makes them less overwhelming and easier to understand.
  • ๐Ÿ”‘ Create trigger words or key phrases: These act as memory aids to quickly recall specific provisions or concepts.
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Maintain a master list: A simple list of provision numbers and their corresponding trigger words or key phrases can be a powerful tool for quick recall and review.
  • ๐Ÿ– Use distinct markings for general rules and exceptions: This makes it easier to differentiate between the two when reviewing material, enhancing understanding and memorization.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ Read aloud for better retention: Speaking the material out loud can improve memory, as it engages the auditory sense in addition to the visual.
  • ๐Ÿ” Repetition is key: Repeating the material multiple times is fundamental to memorization and retention.
  • โœ๏ธ Write and recite: Writing down and reciting the material helps to reinforce memory and test recall in various situations.
  • ๐Ÿง  Use mnemonics: Pneumonics or mnemonic devices can aid in memorizing lists or sequences by creating associations that are easier to recall.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Don't memorize unnecessary information: Focus on memorizing only what is essential, saving cognitive resources for the most important information.
  • ๐ŸŽฒ Test your memory with the draw lots method: Randomly selecting provisions to recite can simulate the unpredictability of real-life recall situations and test your memory effectively.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of Tina's video?

    -The main topic of Tina's video is memorization techniques that she found helpful during law school and bar review.

  • Why did Tina take a break from her channel?

    -Tina took a break from her channel due to the demanding nature of her work, which left her with limited time for other activities.

  • According to Tina, why is it important to understand the material before memorizing it?

    -Understanding the material before memorizing it is important because it leads to better retention and comprehension, preventing the need for constant re-memorization.

  • What is the first memorization tip Tina suggests?

    -Tina's first memorization tip is to understand what you are trying to memorize before attempting to memorize it.

  • How does Tina recommend breaking down long paragraphs for easier memorization?

    -Tina suggests breaking down long paragraphs into shorter portions by using slash marks to separate different ideas within the text.

  • What is a 'trigger word' or 'key phrase' in the context of memorization?

    -A 'trigger word' or 'key phrase' is a word or phrase that serves as a memory jog, helping to recall the provision or concept you are trying to memorize.

  • Why should you create a master list of provisions and their trigger words or key phrases?

    -Creating a master list helps with quick recall and serves as a useful review tool for exams, providing a simple and organized reference.

  • What method does Tina recommend for distinguishing between the general rule and exceptions when memorizing?

    -Tina recommends using a distinct color or symbol to mark the general rule and a different, distinct mark to highlight the exception.

  • Why is reading aloud beneficial for memorization according to scientific studies mentioned by Tina?

    -Reading aloud is beneficial for memorization because it engages the auditory sense, increasing the likelihood of remembering the information.

  • What does Tina suggest for effective memorization when dealing with a large number of provisions?

    -Tina suggests mastering one provision at a time before moving on to the next, to avoid confusion and ensure proper memorization.

  • How does Tina recommend testing your memorization after you have finished memorizing the material?

    -Tina recommends using the 'draw lots' method, where you write down the numbers of provisions on pieces of paper, draw lots, and recite the corresponding provision.

  • What is Tina's advice on using mnemonics for memorization?

    -Tina advises using mnemonics, such as taking the first letters of an enumeration or creating a story with them, to help retain and retrieve information more easily.

  • What should you do if you don't have to memorize something, according to Tina?

    -Tina advises that if you don't have to memorize something, then you shouldn't, and to focus on understanding the material instead.

  • How can you make your learning more effective by combining different senses?

    -By combining visual and auditory information, such as writing down and reciting what you're memorizing, you cover multiple senses and enhance the learning process.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ“š Returning to Channel and Memorization Techniques

The speaker, Tina, returns to her channel after a month-long absence due to work commitments and expresses gratitude for the support received. She introduces the topic of memorization techniques that she found effective during law school and bar review, emphasizing their utility for students with limited time. Tina clarifies that she does not possess a photographic memory and hopes her tips will help others with average memory skills. She stresses the importance of understanding material before memorizing it for better long-term retention, contrary to the common practice of immediate memorization without comprehension.

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๐Ÿ“ Breakdown and Visualization for Memorization

Tina suggests breaking down long paragraphs into shorter sections to make them less overwhelming and more understandable. She recommends using slash marks to visually divide complex legal provisions and creating trigger words or key phrases to aid memory recall. She advises writing these triggers down in a master list for quick reference and review, which can be beneficial during exams and recitations. Tina also discusses the use of distinct colors or symbols to differentiate between general rules and exceptions in memorization, enhancing the ability to identify and recall them effectively.

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๐Ÿ”Š Reading Aloud and Repetition for Enhanced Memory

The speaker highlights the benefits of reading aloud for memorization, supported by scientific studies showing improved memory retention. She recommends using earplugs to facilitate this method without disturbing others. Tina emphasizes the power of repetition, suggesting that reading the material multiple times is key to memory retention. She advises focusing on mastering one provision before moving on to the next to avoid confusion. Additionally, she promotes writing and reciting the memorized material as a method to reinforce learning and test recall in distracting environments, which is crucial for real-life application.

๐Ÿง  Mnemonics and Self-Testing for Memorization

Tina introduces the use of mnemonics, a learning technique that aids in information retention and retrieval, with a focus on creating acronyms from the first letters of items to be memorized. She provides an example of creating a memorable story from these acronyms to enhance recall. The speaker also advises against memorizing information that can be understood, reserving memorization for essential elements and enumerations. Lastly, she recommends self-testing through drawing lots, a method that simulates the unpredictability of real-life recitations and exams, and encourages revisiting the master list of triggers when forgetting occurs.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กMemorization Techniques

Memorization techniques refer to methods used to aid in the retention and recall of information. In the video, the speaker discusses various strategies that helped her in law school and bar review, emphasizing their utility for anyone needing to memorize large amounts of information, particularly law students. Examples include understanding the material before memorizing, breaking up long paragraphs, and using trigger words.

๐Ÿ’กComprehension

Comprehension is the ability to understand or assimilate information. The video stresses the importance of comprehending the material before attempting to memorize it. This is crucial because memorizing without understanding can lead to shallow retention, making it difficult to recall information long-term, as illustrated by the speaker's advice to 'read first, analyze first, understand the concept first'.

๐Ÿ’กTrigger Word

A trigger word or key phrase is a term used to jog one's memory and facilitate recall. In the context of the video, the speaker uses trigger words like 'exercise of rights' for specific legal articles to help remember complex legal provisions. This technique is part of her memorization strategy, making it easier to recall information during exams or recitations.

๐Ÿ’กMaster List

The master list is a tool mentioned in the video for organizing and reviewing memorized material. It consists of a simple list of provision numbers and their corresponding trigger words or key phrases. This list aids in quick recall and serves as a review tool, essential for law students who need to memorize numerous legal provisions.

๐Ÿ’กGeneral Rule and Exception

In legal studies, distinguishing between the general rule and its exceptions is crucial. The video suggests using different colors or symbols to mark these, making it easier to identify and remember them. This method is particularly useful in law school where understanding and recalling these distinctions is often necessary for exams and practical application.

๐Ÿ’กRepetition

Repetition is a fundamental principle in learning and memory, emphasized in the video as key to memorization. The speaker advises reading and repeating the material multiple times to enhance retention. This aligns with scientific studies that suggest reading aloud, a form of repetition, can improve memory retention.

๐Ÿ’กRecitation

Recitation in the video refers to the act of verbally expressing what one has memorized. It is a method of self-testing and reinforcing memory. The speaker recommends reciting provisions out loud, even in distracting environments, to ensure that the memorized information can be recalled under various conditions, mirroring the unpredictability of real-life testing situations.

๐Ÿ’กPneumonics

Pneumonics are memory aids that assist in retaining or retrieving information. In the video, the speaker discusses using the first letters of an enumeration to create mnemonics, such as 'lcqaq' for a legal enumeration. This technique helps in memorizing lists or sequences by converting them into more memorable forms, often through acronyms or phrases.

๐Ÿ’กSelf-Testing

Self-testing is a method of evaluating one's own understanding and memory of material. The video introduces the 'draw lots' method, where the student randomly selects a provision to recite, mimicking the unpredictability of a real exam. This technique helps in preparing for the spontaneity of legal recitations and exams.

๐Ÿ’กUnderstand vs. Memorize

The video differentiates between understanding and memorizing, advising that understanding should be prioritized over memorization when possible. The speaker suggests that memorization should be reserved for material that cannot be simply understood, such as legal elements and enumerations, highlighting the importance of efficient use of cognitive resources.

Highlights

The importance of understanding material before memorization for better retention.

Memorization tips are applicable to various educational levels, especially beneficial for law students with limited time.

The presenter's personal experience with average memorization skills, making the tips relatable for many viewers.

Breaking down long paragraphs into shorter portions to make them less overwhelming and more understandable.

Creating trigger words or key phrases to aid in memorization and quick recall.

Listing trigger words or key phrases on a master list for efficient review and exam preparation.

Using distinct colors or symbols to differentiate between general rules and exceptions in memorization.

The benefit of reading aloud for enhancing memorization as supported by scientific studies.

The underrated use of earplugs to facilitate reading aloud in various environments without disturbing others.

The power of repetition in memorization and the recommendation to master one provision before moving to the next.

Writing and reciting as a method to lock in memorized information and test oneself in distracting environments.

Combining visual and auditory learning to enhance memory retention through writing and reciting.

Using mnemonics, such as acronyms, to help retain information more effectively.

Creating stories from mnemonics to make them more memorable, even if the stories are outrageous.

The advice against memorizing unnecessary information to conserve brain power for essential material.

Self-testing through drawing lots as an effective method to simulate the classroom environment and enhance recall.

The presenter's encouragement for viewers to apply these memorization techniques to improve their study habits.

Transcripts

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it has been a while so what are my

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memorization techniques

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hi guys welcome back to my channel i'm

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tina and it has been a while

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i apologize for being gone for around a

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month now but it's really just because

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work has been

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killing me yeah you will find it in

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legal practice sometimes even if you

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want to do it

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all do well at your job exercise drink

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enough water eat your vegetables

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spend time with your family indulge in

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your hobbies maintain a social life

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sometimes it's just impossible to do it

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all and that's totally fine

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sometimes other things have to take a

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backseat to what you have to prioritize

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right now so yeah for the past month

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what i really needed to prioritize was

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work thank you to everyone who has been

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leaving me such sweet messages and

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comments i really really appreciate your

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support thank you so much for

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understanding

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now i'm back yay so today i'm gonna be

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sharing with you guys some memorization

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tips which worked well for me in law

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school and in bar review these

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memorization tips work for anyone though

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even if you're in college or in high

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school but they're particularly helpful

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if you're struggling law student with

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super limited time on your hands

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like i once was by the way personally i

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am not gifted or good at memorization

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there are just some people because who

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have photographic memory you know

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well i wasn't and i'm still not one of

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them sana

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so especially to you guys out there who

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are just average at memory work like

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i am i hope that these tips work as well

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for you as they did for me

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i've mentioned some of these tips before

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in passing in some of my previous videos

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but i will mention some of them again

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here because i think it's important that

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all my tips about memorization be

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centralized into one video specifically

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about memorization

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so what are my memorization techniques

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let's goes ago

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my first tip is to understand first what

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you are trying to memorize

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this is incredibly important and

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incredibly basic comprehension before

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memorization always remember

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if you try memorizing something without

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having understood it first then you're

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basically going to be trying to memorize

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a jumble of words that you can't even

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make heads or tails off it just won't

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make sense

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i know that as law students

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so it may seem counterintuitive to spend

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your precious minutes understanding

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something before just memorizing it

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straight away

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but believe me if you blindly memorize

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something without having properly

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understood it first

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then your retention is going to be

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extremely shallow and superficial yeah

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you may be able to recite what you

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memorized the next day and time for

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recitation but you won't have forgotten

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it already in one week

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because your retention will just be that

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short term then you're going to have to

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re-memorize it again during midterms

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again during finals again during your

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bar review subjects in fourth year

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and again during bar review so if you

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look at the big picture it's really such

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a waste of your precious time

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remembering things short term isn't

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enough because it's important to retain

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long term what you've memorized

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short term retention will get you

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through tomorrow's recite but it won't

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get you through the bar exam

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read first analyze first understand the

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concept first

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take the time that you need to absorb it

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and once you've done that

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memorize my next tip is to break up long

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paragraphs into shorter portions

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law students know that many prohibitions

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of law have so many ideas jump back

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into one provision and when you're

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staring at those super long provisions

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are lost then it just gets very

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overwhelming

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i've said before that you cannot consume

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a huge block of ice if it's in the form

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of a huge block of ice

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but you cannot tune it if you break it

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down into little itty-bitty bite-sized

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pieces

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so let's say that you're faced with a

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very long paragraph when you're reading

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the prohibition and

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endness concept one then legend

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agreement slash mark then you're reading

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it again soprano

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and again your concept two then again

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slash mark

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when you do that right away just by

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putting a simple slash mark you

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immediately see the break or the

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division in ideas

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you immediately make an intimidating

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looking provision much friendlier and a

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lot more understandable

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my next tip is to create a trigger word

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or a key phrase for the provision that

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you're trying to memorize

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a trigger word or key phrase is

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something that will jog your memory just

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by looking at it

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it's an aha word or phrase

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something that when you see you go aha

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for example for article 19 of the civil

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code the key phrase that i would use

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is exercise of rights for article 20 it

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would be willful or negligent damage

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for article 21 it would be willful loss

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or injury we all have different styles

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or preferences for creating our trigger

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words or our key phrases right

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so i won't tell you how you should come

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up with yours what i'm telling you is

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that you should have them you should

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definitely have trigger words or key

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phrases for the provisions that you're

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trying to commit to memory now once

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you've identified your trigger words or

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your key phrases for the provisions that

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you're trying to memorize

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then list them all down on a separate

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piece of paper or on a separate document

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in your ipad

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in that list don't write anything except

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for number one the provision number and

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do your trigger word or your key phrase

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this will be your master list of

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provisions and trigger words or phrases

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it should be very simple and looks

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something like this that master list

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is very useful for quick recall purposes

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as in you glance at it and you know

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parang true love is something that you

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can use for recit when you're supposed

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to recall what you memorized in a split

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second

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you can also use it as a reviewer for

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your exams my next tip applies to when

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you have to memorize the general rule

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and the exception

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use a distinct color or symbol to mark

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the general rule

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and then use only one distinct mark to

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mark the exception so for example you're

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reading your kodo right highlight the

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general rule and for the exception

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use a symbol the symbol that i used in

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law school to mark exceptions was a

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circle with an x inside

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when you do this the general rule is

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easily apparent

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and so is the exception keep in mind

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that you don't just study material once

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rather you review your material again

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for midterms again for finals again for

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your bar review subjects in fourth year

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and again during bar review

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if you highlight the general rule and

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the exception in the exact same way

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general rule highlighter exception blue

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highlighter button when you go back to

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your material later it will be so hard

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to identify which the general rule and

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which the exception is

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because everything just looks like one

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big chunk of highlighted text

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but if you mark the general rule a

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certain way and you mark the exception a

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different way

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when you're memorizing interviewing you

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will immediately see ah this is the

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general rule

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ah these are the exceptions to that

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general rule

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my next tip is to read aloud what you

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are memorizing scientific studies

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suggests that you are more likely to

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remember something if you read it out

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loud so as you're memorizing

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mouth what you're memorizing to yourself

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read the provision out loud to yourself

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as you're memorizing it

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just be considerate of the other people

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around you who are trying to study too

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so

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vowel the thing that helped me do this

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in law school and in bar review was

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earplugs this is because when you wear

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earplugs you can hear yourself even if

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you murmur something to yourself

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very very softly if you don't wear

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earplugs then just to hear yourself over

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the ambient noise in starbucks or in the

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library then you're going to have to

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raise your voice

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that's annoying to the people around you

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don't be that annoying law student

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yeah earplugs are super underrated i got

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mine at true value

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my next tip is to repeat repeat repeat

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beat beat

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read the material that you're supposed

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to memorize again and again over and

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over and over it's been well established

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that repetition is the key to memory so

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read and repeat and

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read and repeat do it as many times as

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you have to and as much as your time

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allows

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founding your brain with the same

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information again and again over and

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over definitely helps with the retention

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if audio codes work for you then you can

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also use those

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you can just play them over and over

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while you're doing your other activities

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like driving or exercising

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also if you need to memorize a bunch of

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provisions then i recommend

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that you master first the one provision

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that you're memorizing now

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before moving on to the next one if

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major hillary

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young memorization mode of the current

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provision then don't go on to memorize

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the succeeding one yet

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you'll just get confused promise so go

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one by one

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my next tip is to write and recite to

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really lock in what you're memorizing it

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greatly helps to number one

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to write down what you're memorizing and

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to recite to yourself what you're

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memorizing you can write and recite as

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you're memorizing or you can also do it

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after to test yourself

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to write literally all you have to do is

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to get some scratch paper and to write

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down what you're memorizing or what

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you've memorized

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yes scratch paper to look at it

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just write down the provision as you're

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memorizing it this technique helps

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because it adds another layer to your

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learning

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which helps you ingrain even more what

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you're studying to recite them on

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pretend that you're reciting in front of

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your professor and

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simply recite the provision out loud

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it's actually also useful to recite to

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yourself when there are intentional

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distractions around

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because then you're really testing if

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you can remember the provisions in an

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uncomfortable environment for example

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you can recite the provisions out loud

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when you're making dinner

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or driving when walking or when the tv

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is on or

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there's music playing in the background

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when you're in comfortable environments

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like for example when you're sitting

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quietly at your desk or when you're

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lying on your bed

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it's so easy to remember what you

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memorized but in reality you will not be

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asked questions in comfortable

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controlled environments

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instead you will be asked questions

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about what you memorized in

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uncontrolled environments with so much

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pressure namely in daily law school

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recitation and in highly time pressured

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exams

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so when you're memorizing you have to

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make sure that you can regurgitate

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whatever it is you memorized no matter

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what the situation

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whether it's in your bedroom or in your

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classroom test yourself in distracting

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situations so that you can be sure that

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you will remember what you memorized

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in distracting situations writing and

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reciting to yourself what you've

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memorized actually ties in with my

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earlier tip about repetition we've

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already established that repetition is

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great for attention right

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when you write and recite to yourself

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when you memorize you are actually

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repeating to yourself what you're

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learning

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in verbal and in written format it's

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just another form of repetition also

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you're covering all basis of learning

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because your learning is not just visual

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but actually also auditory and as they

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say the more senses you use while

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learning

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the more effective learning will be the

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better you are at combining visual and

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auditory information

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the better you can remember what you've

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learned my next tip is to use pneumonics

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a mnemonic is basically any learning

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technique that will help you retain or

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retrieve information in the human memory

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based on my experience taking the first

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letters of an enumeration or the first

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few letters

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is really the most common demonic for

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law students for example let's say that

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you have to memorize this enumeration

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law students usually make mnemonics by

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taking the first letters of the

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enumeration

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so here it would be lcqaq you could also

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rearrange it so that it's catchier so it

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could be

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clack if you find that random jumble of

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letters difficult to memorize

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you can also add in the next few letters

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of the enumeration so here it would be

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la co q q

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to make it even catchier and easier to

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remember you can even rearrange those

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mnemonics to form something easier to

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say

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for example akola q2 you can even take

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it a step further by creating a story

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for your mnemonics

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your story doesn't even have to make

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sense in fact sometimes when the story

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is so outrageous

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that makes it even easier to remember

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for example here your story could be

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lazy condors actually quack quack it

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sounds funny right

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some people say that for better

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attention you should make mnemonics

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which are special to you

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or which have some sort of meaning for

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you for example young lazy condors

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actually quack quack but honestly

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what law student has time for that

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time realistic so for me generic

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pneumonics like clock

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are enough to get the job done if you

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don't want to make your own pneumonics a

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great reviewer which already has

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mnemonics is sun bedder red no it's also

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known as memory eight the best

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promise my next tip is that if you don't

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have to memorize something

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then don't your brain is finite your

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brain can only take so much studying and

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information and in law school it's just

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so much information so when you're

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studying you should use that brain power

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only for what you need

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when you have the chance to choose

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between understanding something or

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memorizing something

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always choose to understand rather than

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to memorize of course

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there are some provisions which you will

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have no choice but to memorize but what

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i'm saying is that for those provisions

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which you don't have to memorize

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dance don't do it if understanding a

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provision is enough

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do not memorize it anymore memorize only

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what cannot be simply understood

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for example the most common things which

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a law student cannot just understand but

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actually has to memorize

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are elements and enumerations under the

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law obviously there's just no way around

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that one you really will have to

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memorize

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but otherwise don't my next tip is to

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test yourself by drawing lots

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this step applies when you already

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finished memorizing what you had to

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memorize

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you can't memorize in a vacuum you have

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to self-test your recall in different

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ways this is the point wherein you'll

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want to test your recall to do this use

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the draw lots method on pieces of paper

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write down the numbers of all the

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different provisions which you memorized

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then fold up those pieces of paper draw

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lots and recite

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away never mind if you look crazy

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drawing lots with yourself

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okay drawing lots is an effective

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self-training method for memorization

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because by adding the element of

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surprise

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it replicates the classroom environment

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wherein you have no idea what your prof

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will ask you to recite and if you're

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drawing lots and reciting and you forget

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something

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then you can always go back to your

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master list of trigger words and key

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phrases which you earlier made

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so yeah guys that's it those are all my

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tips for memorization

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if you already have an excellent memory

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then good for you

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you are ready it counts but if you have

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just

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average memory skills like the rest of

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us myself included

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then i hope that these tips will be

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useful to you in some way if you like

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so it may seem

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it's five o'clock

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