Mindfulness in Exam Taking: How to Manage Stress and Perform at Your Best Recording

Law students regularly face high-stakes exams both in law school and for admission to the bar. The stress inherent in these testing situations often causes students, regardless of their level of preparation, to struggle to perform at their best. Our panel of experts provide insight into the best ways to remain mindful during these high-stakes situations and offer specific strategies for managing stress during exams. This session will equip you with practical tools to stay calm, focused, and confident, ensuring you can approach your exams with a clear mind and perform at your highest potential.

Speakers: 
Francesca Acocella, Senior Director of Student Life, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Counselor, New York City Bar Lawyer Assistance Program
Ziedah Diata, Former Chief Administrative Law Judge, New York Department of State; Facilitator for HeartMath Institute’s Add-Heart Program
Susan Landrum, Executive Director, Academic Success & Bar Programs, Fordham University School of Law
Marta Ricardo, Director of Lawyering Skills and Assistant Dean of Professionalism, Fordham University School of Law

Moderator:
Laura Levin-Dando, Assistant Director of Career Services, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law 

Sponsoring Committee:
Law Student Perspectives, Caroline M. Gentile, Chair 

Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Mindfulness & Well-Being, Aimee T. Latorre & Nancy Batterman, Co-Chairs

Co-Sponsoring Organization:
Lawyer Assistance Program, Eileen Travis, Executive Director