Essentials for Law School Success (Fall 2023)
Join us for our Fall 2023 Essentials for Law School Success workshops! The schedule is below. We hope to see you there!
| Wednesdays 3:15 -4:15 PM Session #1 Classroom A | Wednesdays 6:00 -7:00 PM Session #2 Virtual | ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP TOPICS |
| 8/23 | 8/23 | Becoming An Expert LearnerLaw School Learning Process, Developing a Comprehensive Study Plan, and Barriers to Success |
| 8/30 | 8/30 | Rule Synthesis and Revisiting Case BriefingProcess for Synthesizing Legal Rules and “Why” Briefing is Critical to Law School Success |
| *9/6 4:10 PM | *9/6 7:10 PM | Course Organization: Effective Use of Study ToolsDeveloping Course Frameworks, Summaries, Outlines, and other Study Tools*Time change to accommodate the Mandatory 1L Bar Application workshop. |
| 9/13 | 9/13 | Introduction to IRAC (Issue-Rule-Application-Conclusion)Exploring IRAC – A Model for the Systematic Analysis of Essay Questions |
| 9/20 | 9/20 | The Beginning of Analysis and Issue SpottingExploring Strategies and Techniques for the Identification of Legal Issues and Pre-Writing |
| 9/27 | 9/27 | Understanding Legal AnalysisUnderstanding How to Effectively Match Facts to Law and Enhancing Problem Solving |
| 10/4 | 10/4 | Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving & Deconstructing Multiple Choice QuestionsUtilizing a Protocol and Critical Skills and Strategies for Multiple Choice Tests |
| Individual Midterm ConferencesTo schedule a conference, email us at [email protected] | ||
| 11/1 | 11/1 | Effective Strategies for Final Exam PreparationDeveloping a Sensible Approach to Preparing for Final Exams – Planning, Preparation, & Practice! |
| Preparing for final exams? Schedule a meeting with Academic Success [email protected] | ||
*Please note, the workshops dates and topics schedule is subject to change.
Feel free to attend the session time that works best for your schedule. Zoom link for the Wednesday evening sessions: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/97247562534 Meeting ID: 972 4756 2534
If you have questions, please contact Academic Success and Bar Preparation Services at [email protected] or visit us on the first floor of the Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library.