ABIGAIL STEVENS

ACADEMIC AND LAW GRADUATE

Anxiety differs from person to person, and there’s no such thing as an easy ‘fix.’ However, here are some small things that helped me manage my anxiety during law school:

Know your workload.

At the beginning of every semester, I went through the unit guides for my subjects and marked in my calendar when each assignment was due. Having visibility of my workload made me feel more in control, and avoided any surprise all-nighters and cramming sessions.

Do your readings and be prepared for tutorials (apologies – I won’t be the first or last person to tell you this).

I often felt anxious about being called upon by my tutor in class. However, I was always more confident if I had done my readings and written down some notes in preparation. Keep

going!

I often felt anxious with unfamiliar scenarios, whether that be speaking up in tutorials or mooting. While the nerves may never completely go away, exposure to new experiences makes them slightly more manageable.

Be kind to yourself.

The best way to get the most out of your studies is to ensure that you are firstly looking after your physical and mental wellbeing.