One Single Shot At Success

So, I made it through the first week of my finals.  I keep trying to tell myself that this is FUN. This is the time to showcase all the hard work and brilliant, refreshing, innovative interpretations of law and application I put into each area of scholarly endeavor.  Right.  This is freak-out time.  Time to wish I could channel Hermione in the Harry Potter when Professor McGonegal gave her the time-turner, so she could take 2 classes simultaneously (yes, I know I'm a huge dork).  Time to wish I had the 113 minutes it took to watch that Harry Potter favorite BACK to prepare more fully.  I only sit for two "normal" written exams this semester,then I have one take home (Admiralty), and three papers.  The worst is over: my Con Law II and Crim Pro written exams are OVER.  My Con Law II exam was sort of fun, though.  The thing about law school is that in most classes you have ONE CHANCE, ONE GRADE: your final exam.  I alternatively love and hate this.  I have found that the best way for me to learn is to contribute in class, and be a part if the discussion.  This helps me to internalize and reinforce the key aspects of the assigned material.  I just hate exams.  An entire grade rests not just on your knowledge, but on your ability to organize and convey it effectively.  I understand how this commutes to success as an attorney, and being able to communicate and problem solve efficiently.  I just don't care for the stress of the time period surrounding exams, especially the few minutes before the exam is distributed.  I hate that feeling of, "I'm not sure where to begin, or how to begin."  I love that feeling of, "awesome!  I know this!"  It all comes down to what the exam in front of you is asking, what the issue is.  When you're on, you know it.  When you're not, you definitely know it.  I am not an exam adrenalin junkie, that's for sure.  Well, it's almost over, and then Summer classes, and preparing for another set of exams.  I actually have 4 whole days off!  I'm looking forward to reading nothing but Harry Potter.