by Christopher J. Yianilos
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After doing very poorly on his law school entrance exam and almost dropping out during his first year as a law student, Chris Yianilos went on to graduate in the top 10 percent of his class. The Law School Breakthrough shows exactly how he did it-and how you can, too. Three years in law school convinced Chris that he could write the only book a budding lawyer needs before his LSAT entrance exam. The Law School Breakthrough can show even the most average student how to triumph over all the barriers to law school success-a crushing workload; the single winner-take-all exam system; the arrogance of most law school professors; the fierce, sometimes hysterical, competition from classmates. The Law School Breakthrough provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to surviving law school-both inside and outside the classroom. It contains proven techniques for overcoming every obstacle students are likely to face during the three most challenging years of their lives.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Excellent Guide to Law School, 2008-10-07
This book is a must have for anyone attending law school. I read the book before law school and still find myself referring back to it. The author provides a realistic look into the daily life of a law student. Moreover, the conversational style makes it an easy and enjoyable read.
The author also provides excellent tips for succeeding in the classroom. From briefing cases to taking exams, there are numerous practice problems so that the reader can experience applying the principles of the book outside the pressure of the classroom.
Again, I highly recommend this book to anyone in law school.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Author spends more time bragging than giving advice., 2008-07-25
This was one of many books i bought as part of my summer reading before beginning law school. Right away i noticed that the author of this book loved to talk about himself. He spends a lot of time explaining how well he did at every stage then over-exaggerates how difficult it will be for you to accomplish the same. You can easily identify the authors ego in his writing; I laughed out loud when I read about his "one and only" time he was unable to answer a professor's question and how HORRIBLY embarrassing it was for him. I never did finish this book because I found others (like Law School Confidential which is written by multiple authors!) to be more realistic, less horrific, and full of advice.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A must read for entering law students, 2008-01-16
The principles and strategies set out in this book helped me a great deal in law school. The author knows what he's talking about -- if you're considering or about to enter law school, do yourself a favor and give this book a read. I brought it with me to school and found myself referring back to it, especially amidst the hysteria of final exams. The bottom line is this: the better prepared you are for law school, the better your performance will be. The Law School Breakthrough lays out a plan that is realistic, flexible, and most importantly, successful. I highly recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
A Must Have For Anyone About to Begin Law School, 2007-07-10
"The Law School Breakthrough" is a must have for anyone getting ready for law school. Using an easy to understand, straightforward style Chris Yianilos shares his invaluable lessons and tips for performing well during the dreaded "1L" first year and beyond. From helping you to overcome the anxieties of law school, to teaching you to craft the perfect case brief and exam outline, this book will get you ready for law school and get you through to the top of your class.
The approach to success in law school outlined in the book is a simple formula that everyone can and should emulate, with emphasis placed on hard work and discipline. Yianilos doesn't sugarcoat the facts: law school is hard and the only way to excel is through focused, rigorous study. Based upon that premise, he offers successfully proven tips and advice on how to customize a program of study for your own law school experience, keeping in mind that there is more to life than just studying. Yianilos' balanced approach is one that if followed is sure to produce great results with a minimal amount of worry (if you work hard and know the material there's no need to stress about exams and grades - pretty simple!).
Yianilos also makes an important point throughout the course of the book: it's not enough anymore to simply graduate from law school...you have to do well. This book is for those people who aren't satisfied with simply showing up. It is for individuals who want to be the best. Law school is competitive and "The Law School Breakthrough" will ensure that you are ready to compete at your best.
This book will get you in the right frame of mind, and keep you there, as you work your way towards the ultimate goal: getting your JD and graduating at the top of your class. It is the best investment for success that I've come across and I highly recommend it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Very Helpful, 2006-11-27
I read this book the summer before I started law school and found it pretty helpful, especially for someone coming into law school pretty blindly. It was full of helpful ideas and insights into law school life. It was also a pretty quick read, and I was able to read through it in a weekend on the beach.
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