Visit us at the Law Library to study for the bar exam.
- We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the summer. Check out our current hours.
- Spring graduates automatically receive library access to study for the summer bar. Fall graduates can request access to study for the February bar.
Create your own study space if you prefer not to come to campus.
Ask yourself what kind of environment helps you study. Consider a coffee shop, public library, your home, or other space. Consider noise level and operating hours if you prefer to study in a public space. If at home, study in a chair rather than the couch or bed, or move to a new spot when you change tasks. Here are more tips:
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Find the right study area; you may have to try out a few first.
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Organize your space
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Design a space that will make you focus and be productive. It will minimize distractions and help you focus.
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Remove distractions like phone, games, and television.
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Try some of these study apps and browser extensions to help block distracting websites.
- Focus@Will (Android, iOS, Web) for lyric-free audio and tracking your productivity
- Freedom (Chrome, Firefox, iOS, macOS, Opera, Windows) for blocking anything you want, anywhere you want
- LeechBlock (Chrome, Firefox) for using timers to block or allow website access
- Mindful Browsing (Chrome) for gentle nudges away from time-wasting sites
- RescueTime (Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows) for tracking productivity & blocking distracting sites
- Self Control (Mac, Chrome) lets you block your own access to distracting websites
- StayFocusd (Chrome) blocks sites you spend too much time on
- PawBlock for animal lovers (Chrome & Firefox) shows a cute puppy or kitten when you try to visit a website you've blocked
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If you need background noise, consider using a white noise app or check out the Ambient Noise section of this guide.
