This is the Eleventh edition of this textbook, updated through December, 2025. Renisha Ricks has revised and updated the Tenth Edition to include changes to the law from the One Big Beautiful Bell Act, and other recent statutory and judicial developments. The general approach to the material, as well as the structure of the previous edition have been retained as much as possible.
While on winter break recharging your battery, CALI has a lesson to do a semester self-assessment and reflection. This lesson is designed to help you self-assess your semester performance. It is best suited for completion after you finish a full law school semester. It begins with a brief overview of self-regulated learning and metacognition. Then, the lesson provides a step-by-step process for assessing your law school semester.
As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you. We truly value the relationships we’ve built and the trust you place in us—it’s what makes our work meaningful. Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the year ahead.
After final exams, CALI Lessons can be a helpful way for law students to reflect and reset. Designed by academic success professionals who understand the pressures of law school, this CALI Lesson helps law students turn final exams into meaningful learning opportunities through the essential lawyering skill of self-assessment. By examining both successes and setbacks, the lesson guides students through what to do after an exam to better understand their performance and continue improving. With practical guidance and video commentary from the author, students learn how to identify strengths, pinpoint weaknesses, and take concrete steps post-assessment to strengthen their exam skills and build confidence moving forward.
We’re excited to release Constitutional Law with a Twist: Less Is More, authored by Alisa Klein, Associate Professor of Law at Wilmington University School of Law.
Designed with clarity and efficiency in mind, this casebook offers a modern, streamlined approach to Constitutional Law—peer-reviewed, creative common licensed, and completely free for faculty to adopt and adapt.
👉 Download your free copy today to review for classroom adoption.
You have worked hard to reach this point, and now is the time to trust what you have learned. Final exams may feel intimidating, but remember that you have already faced many challenges—briefs, cold calls, outlines, and late-night study sessions. Each experience has prepared you for this moment. You have the discipline, resilience, and determination needed for law school, and these strengths will help you succeed. Take it one step at a time, believe in your preparation, and recognize how far you have come. You can do this, and you are more ready than you think.
CALI Lessons are an invaluable study aid for law students preparing for final exams because they’re created by the people who know legal education best—law faculty and academic success professionals who design each lesson to reinforce core concepts and sharpen critical thinking. With over 1,300 interactive lessons spanning 40 different legal topics, students can easily find targeted practice that aligns with their courses and exam needs. Best of all, CALI Lessons are entirely free to use through your school’s CALI membership, giving you unlimited access to high-quality, expert-developed resources whenever you need them.
CALI Lessons are an excellent way to get ready for your upcoming final exams, offering clear, easy-to-follow guidance created by Academic Success professionals who know exactly where students need the most support. The lessons are available online 24/7, you can review core concepts, test your understanding, and strengthen your exam-taking skills whenever it fits your schedule. These bite-sized, practical lessons make complex topics manageable and help build the confidence you need heading into finals. Don’t wait—start using CALI Lessons now and set yourself up for exam-day success!
Engaging with CALI Lessons today allows you to deepen your understanding of the material instead of simply memorizing it at the eleventh hour. These interactive tools not only reinforce your classroom learning but also provide a crucial opportunity to ask questions, fill in knowledge gaps, and truly retain what you’re studying. The sooner you start, the more control you gain over your study schedule, reduce your stress, and enhance your chances of excelling. Don’t wait—unlock your potential and set yourself up for success now!
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