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Being in law school is no cakewalk, even if you’ve been preparing for years. The stress you might place on yourself to perform at your fullest potential can backfire if you wind up burnout and unmotivated. When you ask most law school students about stress, they unanimously agree it’s a constant presence in their lives, but they don’t know how to live without it. For some, it is motivation to work harder and do their best. However, it is a daily struggle to work through for others, and at times, it can feel crippling. To help you stay on top of your game, here are five ways law students can make their studies just a little bit easier. 

Focus on What Matters 

There is so much advice for law students being passed around, but passing your exams and the Bar is all you need to care about while in school. It may seem like a cavalier attitude, but you have to remind yourself that it won’t be forever while law school is your life now. Your goal is to move on and become a great attorney who helps people. So how do you do that? By learning what you need to know, focusing on the most important details, and letting the rest roll off your shoulders. 

Start Saving Money 

Before those student loan repayments hit you full force, make sure you start a savings account and budget. Planning can bring you so much relief in the future, especially if you’re worried about how you’ll pay for law school after graduation. Another helpful tip is to look for college scholarships while you’re still studying. You can apply for them on a free scholarship search and application platform in minutes. Cutting back on expenses may be difficult, but awards and scholarships are free money that lower your total debt balance. If there is an opportunity to save and lower your dues, take full advantage. 

Study With Friends 

Studying is unavoidable, but it can sometimes feel like torture on your own. So get some much-needed levity in your life by pairing up with a study buddy or two to cover your most essential readings, especially casebooks. This can also allow you to participate in enriching discussions, remember more, and gain greater takeaways from the texts. 

Stay Active 

Exercise for at least 20 minutes a day, even if it’s just a series of reps in your dorm or bedroom. Even light workouts are a great way to naturally elevate your mood, lower your cortisol levels, and feel more focused. Activity also helps ward off the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, which many law students fall into as they constantly read or write at a desk. 

Set Your Expectations 

Don’t let standards from your parents, society, or peers pressure you into doing more than you have to. Truthfully, no one has it all together. Anyone who seems like they do likely has far more going on behind the scenes than they want people to realize. You can set boundaries, say no, and choose to downsize your life while you’re in school. You don’t need to achieve everything before 30, either. 

Make sure that you prioritize what matters to you most in the present moment. Rather than letting long-term goals turn into crushing burdens, take things one step at a time. If you struggle with this, it may be a sign you wrestle with perfectionism and need to work through that struggle. On the other hand, if you can’t shake it on your own, therapy is a fantastic resource worth exploring. 

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