The best way to succeed on law school exams is to practice taking them.
UC Law SF professors provide their past exams (often with model answers) to the library, and the library maintains a searchable database of these exams. Most students use previous exams given by their professors to help them figure out how to prepare for exams. See how your professor writes questions, improve your ability to spot the issues, and target your preparation to your professor's style.
Go to the UC Law SF Exams Database to find exams that your professor has given in the past. You may need to enter your UC Law SF login ID and password.
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