I have been studying for hours.....

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Let’s talk about something I see all the time.

Law students putting in hours of study, making pages of notes, reading the same material over and over again...and still feeling like nothing is going in.

Here’s something I want you to try this weekend.

Pick one topic you have recently studied.

Close your notes and give yourself five minutes to explain the key legal principles, relevant cases and how you’d apply them to a scenario.

No peeking.

You’ll discover pretty quickly whether you’ve actually learned it or whether you’ve just become familiar with reading it....and that’s an important difference.

Now, here’s where my coaching comes in.

I don’t just sit with you and talk about how studying is going.

We work out what’s holding you back.

Then we actually do something about it.

✔️ We build study methods that work for you.

✔️ We put realistic plans and accountability in place.

✔️ We tackle the overwhelm, confidence issues and habits that are getting in your way.

✔️ We work on how you learn, retain and apply the law — not just how many hours you study.

No endless conversations about what you should be doing.

We put the work into practice.

I’ve spent the last 11 years coaching law students, and I’ve seen what happens when someone finally stops studying the same way and starts approaching their learning differently.

I’m now opening coaching spaces for students and legal professionals who are ready to make real progress as we go into 2027

And you don’t need to wait until you’re completely overwhelmed to ask for support.

Just reply to this email and tell me what you’re studying and what’s currently frustrating you.

I’ll personally come back to you, and we’ll see whether working together would be the right fit.

Merinda

Law Student & Legal Professional Coach