As the Lawvibe website indicates, rote memorization of facts that you are not likely to use again is a characteristic of law school classes. Therefore, this skill is key to your success. In the core classes, particularly--during each of the four semesters for which you will be tested--you will have to be able to write out facts for different cases you've studied throughout that term. According to the Lawvibe website, the best way to memorize facts is by reading the words backwards, then covering them up, and then proceeding to recite them slowly. Perform this exercise all the way up through the first word.
The optimum time to begin this process is right after class, when the material is fresh in your memory. Read it through first, then proceed to memorize. By reading the material you will gain the understanding. This should make the memorization process easy.
Notetaking is an important part of attending law school. As the USCDavis website points out, there are three basic styles of taking notes: Court reporter-style notetaking places emphasis on successfully capturing every word; the headliner style writes only the main points in the form of a heading; and the modified court reporter writes key headlines, with annotation.
Some professors speak too rapidly for law students to keep up. Thus it's best to use shorthand, in order to keep pace with the teacher. For instance, you may wish to use "D" for "defendant," "P" for plaintiff, or "J" for "jury." Whichever system you use, make sure you understand what the symbols and abbreviations you use mean.
According to the UCDavis website, also watch for comments from fellow students to include in your notes. Watch for those moments the professor strongly agrees with the comments of your classmates, and prepare to write them down.
Outlining is essential. The UCDavis website points out that this is the process by which you summarize the material you've learned in class. Organize it into the rule of law that you will need to know to pass a test. The best time to cultivate this habit is as the semester progresses. It will be more difficult to do at the last minute, on the night before the test.