Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:20:13 -0500 https://www.lawschooldecoded.com en-us © 2026 Law School Decoded yes ed06e595-a5cb-5f02-988c-8d50eff44e6e Andrew episodic false Many bright students find out the hard way that succeeding in law school takes more than brains and hard work. This podcast pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to not only succeed - but to thrive - in law school. We cover exam strategies, career tips, and promoting mental health through real-life examples and motivational stories that will equip listeners with the tools and confidence to excel in law school academically and professionally.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Andrew https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h01jpa19y8etmk98xqb1sxp9aix0?.jpg Ep 10 My favorite law school exam answer In this episode, we'll talk about a real-life exam question that I answered and how I went about approaching it. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to leverage the facts in the exam hypothetical to craft an exceptional answer.

]]> In this episode, we'll talk about a real-life exam question that I answered and how I went about approaching it. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to leverage the facts in the exam hypothetical to craft an exceptional answer.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18769636 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 1785 1 10 full false Ep 9 How to outline throughout the semester How can you prepare your law school exam outlines throughout the semester?

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]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18769633 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 1227 1 9 full false Ep 8 When to prepare your exam outlines When should law students start the process of preparing their exam outlines? The answer might surprise you.

]]> When should law students start the process of preparing their exam outlines? The answer might surprise you.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18769629 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 859 1 8 full false Ep 7 My law school story In this episode, I'll talk about my journey in law school and how I went from middle-of-the-class grades to the top 10% of my class.

]]> In this episode, I'll talk about my journey in law school and how I went from middle-of-the-class grades to the top 10% of my class.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18769623 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 2163 1 7 full false Ep 6 Rethink your law school exam outlines Law school outlines are critical for success on issue-spotter exams. But most students fail to outline in a way that sets them up for exam success. Let’s discuss why and how you can build an effective outline.

]]> Law school outlines are critical for success on issue-spotter exams. But most students fail to outline in a way that sets them up for exam success. Let’s discuss why and how you can build an effective outline.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763588 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 1795 1 6 full false Ep 5 What is IRAC? In this episode, let’s talk about a phrase you will definitely hear in law school: IRAC. It’s an important concept to understand as you get ready to write exam answers. 

]]> In this episode, let’s talk about a phrase you will definitely hear in law school: IRAC. It’s an important concept to understand as you get ready to write exam answers. 

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763586 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 1607 1 5 full false Ep 4 What is an issue-spotter exam? Grades in law school classes are based on each student’s individual performance on issue-spotter exams at the end of the semester. What is an issue-spotter exam?

]]> Grades in law school classes are based on each student’s individual performance on issue-spotter exams at the end of the semester. What is an issue-spotter exam?

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763575 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 1697 1 4 full false Ep 3 The mistakes that lead to failure in law school Smart students don’t always excel in law school. Let’s talk about common mistakes students make.

]]> Smart students don’t always excel in law school. Let’s talk about common mistakes students make.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763566 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 562 1 3 full false Ep 2 Understanding the purpose of law school How do law schools measure success and award grades? Understanding the purpose of law school can help students build a strategy for success on exams.

]]> How do law schools measure success and award grades? Understanding the purpose of law school can help students build a strategy for success on exams.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763564 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 746 1 2 full false Ep 1 Why smart students struggle in law school Every year, brilliant 1L law students are shocked when their grades on law school exams are lower than what they expected, hoped for, and achieved in college and high school. Let’s talk about why smart students may struggle in law school.

]]> Every year, brilliant 1L law students are shocked when their grades on law school exams are lower than what they expected, hoped for, and achieved in college and high school. Let’s talk about why smart students may struggle in law school.

]]> Andrew Buzzsprout-18763557 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0600 773 1 1 full false Trailer - Law School Decoded Law school is nothing like college or high school. New 1L students find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they try to decipher hundreds of pages of case law readings and prepare to grapple with lengthy issue-spotter exams that cover a semester's worth of material. All too often, brilliant law students are disappointed to receive lower grades than the high marks they achieved in college. Law School Decoded pulls back the curtain on what to expect in law school so you can maximize your academic performance and pursue your desired career.

]]> Law school is nothing like college or high school. New 1L students find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they try to decipher hundreds of pages of case law readings and prepare to grapple with lengthy issue-spotter exams that cover a semester's worth of material. All too often, brilliant law students are disappointed to receive lower grades than the high marks they achieved in college. Law School Decoded pulls back the curtain on what to expect in law school so you can maximize your academic performance and pursue your desired career.

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