How 3 Law Students Study Smarter with Web Highlights
Follow the journey of three law students as they share how Web Highlights boosts their productivity. Learn why they recommend it to all law students.
Law school is challenging, with long hours of reading and case studies that can overwhelm even the most organized students.
Fortunately, with Web Highlights, students can manage their studies more efficiently by highlighting text on any website or PDF, taking notes, and organizing research across devices.
We talked to three law students from around the world about how this tool has changed the way they study—helping them save time, stay organized, and improve their academic performance.
Here's what they had to say:
1. Juliene Ebreo, Law Student from the Philippines
Juliene is a law student in the Philippines who faces the constant challenge of managing the overwhelming amount of legal cases and rulings. She found Web Highlights to be a game-changer, allowing her to read and highlight directly on the web browser, saving her hours of manual work.
We asked her how she uses Web Highlights every day to study for her exams and work toward graduation.
Juliene, how long you’ve been studying and which areas are you focusing on?
I'm currently on my first year second semester Juris Doctor program and I'm expecting it to finish in 4-5 years hopefully.
I still have a long way to go, and I will be using Web Highlights during the whole program [...].
Juris Doctor is the entry level program for those who want to be lawyers. So we will be studying all kinds of laws in the Philippines. It takes at least 4 years to finish the said program.
How do you use Web Highlights in your daily study routine?
I use Web Highlights in reading Supreme Court cases, articles, and other similar reading prescribed by our professors.
Professors in law school give us at least a hundred of cases to read on, and the mere compiling of the cases already consumes a huge amount of my time. Before discovering this chrome extension, I copy the cases online then paste them on MS Word, re-format the font and the size and then save it as pdf file. Since most of the cases have at least 15 pages, it would be a waste of paper and ink if I would print all of them. So I would read them on my iPad and use an app to annotate on the pdf files.
In what ways has Web Highlights helped you manage your workload or improve your productivity?
With the help of Web Highlights, I do not need to compile each case and convert them into PDF. I now read the cases straight from browser. If the font is small, I just have to zoom it in according to my liking.
What I like the most is that the highlights stay even when I close the webpage. It is very convenient because I can just read back the notes and highlights I made anytime I re-visit the webpage of cases.
Can you share any specific examples of how Web Highlights made your law school studies easier or more efficient?
The advanced highlighting is the most useful tool for me. I love the Headings option. It allows me to emphasize specific lines in court decisions which are important. Because I tend to highlight a lot of lines in the cases it would still take me time to search for the most important doctrine. I also love the bullet list option because there are specific doctrines enumerated in the case that needs to be emphasized and the bullet list helps me cite them easily because of the bullets.
Would you recommend Web Highlights to other law students? If so, why?
Yes, I would definitely recommend Web Highlights.
In fact, a few hours after using this extension I already recommended this to my friends. This is the kind of tool that I do not want to gatekeep. This is really helpful to students and also to the environment by reducing the use of paper.
Marius Bongarts
2. Lucas Maranhão, Law Student from Brazil
Lucas is a law student from Brazil preparing to become a judge. He uses Web Highlights every day.
He appreciates the discount Web Highlights gives to students for the Ultimate version so that he synchronize his work across devices, which makes a big difference in his studies.
We asked Lucas how he uses Web Highlights to study for his exams:
Lucas, how long you’ve been studying and which areas are you focusing on?
I’ve been studying law for about three years now, focusing primarily on constitutional law and civil rights. The complexity of these subjects requires a lot of reading and understanding of various cases, which can be overwhelming at times.
How do you use Web Highlights in your daily study routine?
Web Highlights has become an essential part of my daily routine. I use it to highlight important sections of Supreme Court rulings and legal articles.
The ability to highlight directly in my browser means I can annotate as I read, which saves me a lot of time. I often create tags for different topics, making it easy to revisit specific cases or concepts later.
In what ways has Web Highlights helped you manage your workload or improve your productivity?
Web Highlights helps me highlight important parts of cases and quickly access them when I need to refresh my memory for class.
Before using Web Highlights, I would spend hours ciompiling notes from various sources. Now, I can highlight and take notes in real-time, which has significantly reduced my study time.
The synchronization feature allows me to access my highlights from any device, so I can study on the go, whether I’m at home or in the library.
Can you share any specific examples of how Web Highlights made your law school studies easier or more efficient?
Absolutely! Just last week, I was preparing for a class on constitutional law. I highlighted key arguments from several cases and organized them by topic. When it came time to review, I could quickly filter my highlights by tags, which made studying for the exam much more efficient. The ability to export my notes to PDF also helped me share my insights with classmates.
Would you recommend Web Highlights to other law students? If so, why?
Yes, I would highly recommend Web Highlights to any law student. It’s a game-changer for managing the vast amount of information we need to digest.
The highlighting and tagging features make it easy to stay organized, and the ability to sync across devices means I can study whenever and wherever I want. It’s a tool that truly enhances productivity and learning.
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3. Kumar Arjun, University of Delhi, India
Kumar is a second-year LL.B. law student at the University of Delhi. In university, they have access to many legal databases, but keeping the information organized is difficult.
Web Highlights has helped him manage his reading materials more efficiently, making it easier to find key points in cases. He used the free version for some time, but he’s grateful for the discount on the Ultimate plan, since it lets him sync his research across devices and use the advanced highlighting feature to organize his highlights and notes better.
We asked Kumar how Web Highlights helps him to make his study life more efficient:
Kumar, how long you’ve been studying and which areas are you focusing on?
I’m currently in my second year of the LL.B. program at the University of Delhi, focusing on criminal law and intellectual property rights. The breadth of material we cover can be daunting, and I often find myself juggling multiple cases and statutes.
How do you use Web Highlights in your daily study routine?
Web Highlights has transformed how I approach my studies. I use it to highlight critical passages in legal texts and online articles.
The ability to annotate directly on the webpage allows me to capture my thoughts immediately, which is crucial when dealing with complex legal concepts. I also appreciate the multiple color highlighting feature, as it helps me categorize information visually.
In what ways has Web Highlights helped you manage your workload or improve your productivity?
Managing my workload has become much easier with Web Highlights. I used to spend a lot of time sifting through notes and trying to remember where I found specific information. Now, I can highlight and tag everything as I go, which means I can quickly find what I need when preparing for classes or exams.
The export feature is also fantastic; I can easily compile my highlights into a document for review.
Can you share any specific examples of how Web Highlights made your law school studies easier or more efficient?
Certainly! Recently, I was working on a project about the implications of a landmark case in criminal law. I highlighted relevant sections from various sources and organized them by theme. When it was time to write my paper, I could export all my highlights into a single document, which saved me hours of work. The ability to share my highlights with classmates also fostered collaboration and discussion.
Would you recommend Web Highlights to other law students? If so, why?
Definitely! I believe every law student should use Web Highlights. It simplifies the research process and helps keep everything organized. The ability to highlight, take notes, and export information seamlessly makes it an invaluable tool for anyone serious about their studies. Plus, it’s environmentally friendly since it reduces the need for printing.
Marius Bongarts
Conclusion
In the demanding environment of law school, tools like Web Highlights are invaluable. Juliene, Lucas, and Kumar each demonstrate how this Chrome extension enhances their study routines—whether it's through efficient case reading, seamless synchronization, or effective organization of complex concepts.
By streamlining research and boosting productivity, Web Highlights empowers law students to focus on mastering the law. If you're looking to study smarter, consider integrating Web Highlights into your routine and join the community of students transforming their academic experience.