Read the cases or read the shortened version?

Question

Since I don't have much time, should I read all my law school cases or read the shortened version and have more time for studying?

Answer 1

What are you studying? Typically, in law school, the cases are what you're studying. So, if you're not reading the cases, what are you studying?

And what shortened version are you reading? Hornbooks or study guides? Someone's brief of the case?

It really depends on the professor. If the professor asks for a lot of detail when calling on students, then you want to read the whole thing. If not, you can get away with just the shortened version. They may just want to know the issue and holding, meaning what was the point of the case.