Exam Review Procedure

Here are the general procedures to follow to review your exam.

After I turn in grades and have produced an exam post-mortem, I will write a notice here that says that the exams are ready for review. Also, remember that I generally don’t resolve exam numbers to names.  So I probably don’t know what you got unless you tell me.

 

To do so:

  1. Call Tal Grietzer, in 3211D, who is my assistant to say that you want to review your exam.  Please tell him your exam number.  His number is (310) 825-3628 (you can also try his officemate Therese, whose phone number is (310) 267-4796).
  1. At his office, review the exam question and your answer. I grade using a spreadsheet so you are not likely to see many marks on your exam.
  2. Review the top student answer(s). By no means were these answers error free, but it is instructive to see what a colleague was able to write under identical conditions.
  3. If you want to meet with me to discuss your examination, send me an e-mail that does the following:
    • identify key substantive errors in your exam;
    • identify key organizational errors in your exam;
    • what you think to be the biggest difference between your exam and the sample student answers;
    • your study methodology (in terms of regular participation; participation in study groups; number practice exams taken; sleep and exercise);
    • potential times for a meeting.

I will get back to you promptly.   Remember at least two things about law school exams.  First, how you start is not as important as how you finish and the trajectory you follow.  Second, no matter how well you did, there’s always someone better; no matter how poorly you did, there’s someone always worse.   Thus, the goal ought to be realizing your full potential and to have no regrets regardless of the outcomes.