Use this template after every practice case to capture feedback, identify recurring weaknesses, and determine what to practice next.
Case Details
- Date: ____________________
- Case: ____________________
- Case Type: ____________________
- Interviewer/Partner: ____________________
Performance Review
What went well: Record the strongest parts of your structure, analysis, communication, or recommendation.
What went poorly: Identify specific moments where performance broke down.
Interviewer feedback: Capture comments as accurately and specifically as possible.
Mistake Diagnosis
- Mistake: What happened?
- Root cause: Why did it happen?
- Better approach: What should you have done instead?
- Recurring pattern: Has this appeared in previous cases?
Targeted Improvement
Priority skill: ____________________
Drill: ____________________
When to retest: ____________________
Overall Reflection
One lesson to carry into the next case: ____________________________________________
Final principle: The purpose of a practice log is not to document every detail. It is to convert each case into one or two specific actions that make the next case better.
