Law school is not like undergrad school. A whole different skill set is needed to survive. Check out the CALI Lessons on "Law School Success" for a better understanding on what it takes to be a successful law student.
Welcome to law school. This should be a proud moment in your life. Your hard work and dedication have gotten you here today, the first phase of becoming a lawyer.
As you embark upon this adventure, there will be times when it seems a bit overwhelming. You will be faced with the pressure to stay competitive, the burden of time management for studying, and the uncertainty of grasping your courses’ learning outcomes.
Don’t worry, CALI is here! We have a 30-year track record providing legal education resources to help law students succeed. Register at cali.org for access to CALI resources.
Welcome to law school. This should be a proud moment in your life. Your hard work and dedication have gotten you here today, the first phase of becoming a lawyer.
As you embark upon this adventure, there will be times when it seems a bit overwhelming. You will be faced with the pressure to stay competitive, the burden of time management for studying, and the uncertainty of grasping your courses’ learning outcomes.
Don’t worry, CALI is here! We have a 30-year track record providing legal education resources to help law students succeed.
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The first year of law school is, for many people, one of the most significant transitions of their adult life. Law school demands a lot as it helps you make the transition from your prior identity as a student (or as some other occupational role) to your new identity as an attorney. To meet the demands of law school, it is often helpful to have the big picture before you begin – a sense of what it is you are trying to do as you prepare for classes, participate in those classes, review and prepare for exams, take exams, and then begin the cycle once again.
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This Casebook is designed for the “investigations” criminal procedure class commonly taught at American law schools. It focuses on the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Fourth Amendment topics include definitions of “search” and “seizure,” probable cause, warrants, exceptions to the warrant requirement (e.g., plain view, consent, automobiles), stop & frisk, and arrests. Moving to interrogations, the book covers due process and the voluntariness requirement, the Miranda Rule, and the Massiah doctrine. Next, the book covers the exclusionary rule, including doctrines about standing and exceptions. Other chapters cover the right to counsel (including ineffective assistance and self-representation), witness identifications, and—briefly—electronic surveillance and the “war on terror.”
This lesson will walk you through things to consider before setting "foot" (physically or virtually!) in a law school doctrinal classroom. You'll learn about how to listen for and capture the most important information, how to maximize your note-taking efficiency by using symbols and shorthand, and the various software options available for taking notes. It is recommended by the author that this lesson be completed before Note-Taking 101: Case-Based Content, which tests your note-taking skills in practice.
This lesson will walk you through things to consider before setting "foot" (physically or virtually!) in a law school doctrinal classroom. You'll learn about how to listen for and capture the most important information, how to maximize your note-taking efficiency by using symbols and shorthand, and the various software options available for taking notes. It is recommended by the author that this lesson be completed before Note-Taking 101: Case-Based Content, which tests your note-taking skills in practice.
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) is a non-profit consortium of US law schools that works to use technology to improve legal education and access to justice. This video provides an overview of what we do for US law faculty.
This book is designed to provide guidance to law students as they prepare to embark upon bar study. It covers topics such as how to make a study plan, strategies for successful bar study, tips for attacking each portion of the exam, taking care of your mental health, and preparing your loved ones for bar study. The book also provides weekly tips for use during the bar study period, and for exam day itself. The quick reference format allows students to easily access advice for whatever is most pressing to them at a particular moment.