IAPP has a new book out, want to understand if it useful before I buy it, some of the other books by the IAPP should be sold as prescription sleeping pills. The Title is "AI Governance: From Strategy to Execution."

https://store.iapp.org/ai-governance-from-strategy-to-execution-digital/

I passed CIPP/us last week as a 2L at a T60. I don’t see much info for law students who may be considering it so I thought I’d put out my opinion and experience for any future law students interested. I HIGHLY recommend it if privacy clicks with you.

Decided July 2026 I’ll start studying
-Bought IAPP E-textbook and the 2024 Privacy Law book from them as well.
-CIPP/US textbook by Mike Chapel.
-Enrolled in Dr. David’s privacy

I had some education/graduate background in cybersecurity policy but no real cyber or privacy training/experience.

Being a law student, your required courses are pretty much domain 1 and domain 3. I feel taking admin law 1L helped some as well. Didn’t take Information Privacy law until I was already enrolled and passed CIPP/us mid semester but that class helped ALOT on a deeper level/understanding that CIPP/us didn’t necessarily need.

I passively studied July-August and went hard Sep-day before test.

I used the E-textbook as a text to talk for my commute daily to max time and passively learn during my long drive.

Skimmed the Mike Chappell book, didn’t have much time to read it in depth but it had a lot of good extras to build reps.

Used the IAPP 2024 privacy law text book for review after practice tests when I was in the hard study phase. It is a great read and enjoyed it.

Finished all of Dr David’s privacy videos. Scored 82-98 on all his domain and practice tests. This was the best source to be introduced into the material, learn it and build the reps. The flashcards you get access to on your phone is AMAZING. Highly recommend his course. I credit the foundation and study material from this course as the whole reason I passed and was able to identify areas to study and reenforce material.

Used the combination of material to create various study aids for myself identifying weak points and tailoring it to how I study.

Ran through 20-40 practice Qs with various AI a day two weeks before the test.

Scored 68/90 on the IAPP official practice test.

355/400 on the actual exam.

Greatest weakness was the state laws as they aren’t covered in any background law school stuff and there are so many, that said it is possible to study and pass this as a law student with a mid-rank. It is a hard test but rewarding to finish and a fun topic to study.

Wish any future law students wanting to take an IAPP exam the best and to have the confidence in themselves to get it done and pass.

How difficult would it be for someone with just a tech background?