Oh, Law School...

dadofsam
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:21:17 +0000

Dear Bad: Many people don’t realize it, but taking a full-day exam is physically taxing. The tension in the room, all by itself, can produce stress and strain on your muscles. In some cases, it can even cause actual pain, all of which makes it much more difficult to concentrate and keep the juices flowing in the right way. You need to be in good shape, having had a good rest the night before. Relaxation techniques is one way to cope with that but, being forewarned, you might be able to figure out a few things that would work with you.

Here are some non-medication techniques. Arrive early for the test, not at the last minute. Have a decent breakfast. Don’t bring any study materials with you, or if you do, just look up a little thing - and slowly.
Have some water handy for an occasional sip. If you start to feel the tension, stop for a few seconds and look around the room, observing how crazy every one else looks.