ARRIVING AS A JURIS DOCTOR STUDENT As a Juris Doctor Student, you'll develop your legal knowledge in a challenging and dynamic learning environment under the guidance of a world-class Faculty.
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he first thing to expect as a new JD student, whether or not you already possess an undergraduate law degree, is the amount of readings you will have hundreds and hundreds of pages per week! Doing the readings diligently and briefing cases are important to ensure you are on top of your subjects by the time exams start. In some areas of the law, such as Public Law or Equity and Trusts, you may find that you don’t fully understand what you’re reading. There is no single eureka moment, but eventually it will all come together as you delve deeper into the readings, and all the
pieces of the puzzle will start to fit!Other than the academic aspect of being a JD student, it is good to find things to do in your spare time - such as social activities like the ones held by LawSoc, sports, competitions, and mentoring. It is helpful and healthy to strike a balance between work and play. Joanna Teo (3rd Year JD student)
