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Everything always takes me so long to do :/
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I have taken to copy and pasting cases section by section into chatgpt and asking it to "revise the prose into clear readable bullet points in plain language, without eliminating any substantive content." This makes it easier to get through the cases and know what they're about and then if they're relevant to what you need, it's easier to then dive into the actual initial prose
I get easily overwhelmed by details and chaotic facts/rules. This method works for me:
I print the case and read it with a pen (not a highlighter). I follow the facts section carefully and make notes in the margins about parties and key facts and procedure. I then read the argument without making too many marks on the paper. The key here is let the brain find the important information, not your pen or highlighter.
Once you read 4-5 cases on a topic, you can almost skim them because the legal analysis often follows the same pattern. So then it’s more pattern recognition.
It’s usually the first few cases will be very hard to get through until you understand what’s important and any special concepts or words.
Pro
Make an outline. If the court is breaking down different issues it can help to segment them visually to keep it from getting jumbled.
I feel seen. Thank you
Thank you everyone! How long would you say is a reasonable time it takes to get through 1, e.g., 12-page case?
12 pages could take over an hour, and even more if there are terms or other cases it cites to that I have to look up. I read slowly at first but then can speed through remaining cases.
Appreciate this ❤️
Yes chat gpt it to get an overview and it'll be easier to follow once you know what it's about.