In this finals week law school diary, I’m taking you with me through the realistic version of crunch time—aka the part where I try to stay soft and romanticize life, while also being very serious about getting the work done. I show you how I map out my study schedule for the week, how I decide what to prioritize per subject, and what my days actually look like when I’m balancing readings, review, and just trying not to burn out. If you’re in your own finals era, I hope this feels like a study buddy moment you can keep on in the background. I also walk you through my highlighting system (because yes, I’m picky about it and I need my notes to make sense fast), plus my Notion set up for keeping everything in one place—tasks, timelines, and the little life stuff that still needs to happen even during exams. I’m sharing what works for me as a PH law student, from the way I plan to the way I reset when the day gets heavy. If you need motivation to open your readings and start, this is your sign to do it with me—one focused block at a time.