Essentials for Law School Success II: Assessing Knowledge Before Exams

Effectively utilizing study tools and practice resources for exam preparation.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Assessing Knowledge Before Exams

Effectively utilizing study tools and practice resources for exam preparation.


Essentials for Law School Success: Mastering Multiple Choice Questions Lab

Applying systematic problem solving for multiple choice tests.


Essentials for Law School Success: Mastering Multiple Choice Questions Lab

Applying systematic problem solving for multiple choice tests.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 3

Deconstructing legal analysis.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 3

Deconstructing legal analysis.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 2

Mastering the application of law to facts.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 2

Mastering the application of law to facts.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 1

Exploring sources of law, issue identification, and relevant facts.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Legal Analysis Practice Lab, Part 1

Exploring sources of law, issue identification, and relevant facts.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Next Level Study Strategies & Memory Training

Understanding cognitive science: spaced repetition & retrieval techniques.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Next Level Study Strategies & Memory Training

Understanding cognitive science: spaced repetition & retrieval techniques.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Mindset Matters: Unlocking Your Full Potential

Mastering strategies for combating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat.


Essentials for Law School Success II: Mindset Matters: Unlocking Your Full Potential

Mastering strategies for combating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat.


Essentials for Law School Success II: #LevelUp: Learning From Last Semester

Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!


Essentials for Law School Success II: #LevelUp: Learning From Last Semester

Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!


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
   
8/238/23Becoming An Expert LearnerLaw School Learning Process, Developing a Comprehensive Study Plan, and Barriers to Success
8/308/30Rule 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 PMCourse Organization: Effective Use of Study ToolsDeveloping Course Frameworks, Summaries, Outlines, and other Study Tools*Time change to accommodate the Mandatory 1L Bar Application workshop.
9/139/13Introduction to IRAC (Issue-Rule-Application-Conclusion)Exploring IRAC – A Model for the Systematic Analysis of Essay Questions
9/209/20The Beginning of Analysis and Issue SpottingExploring Strategies and Techniques for the Identification of Legal Issues and Pre-Writing  
9/279/27Understanding Legal AnalysisUnderstanding How to Effectively Match Facts to Law and Enhancing Problem Solving
10/410/4Introduction 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]
11/111/1Effective 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.


Essentials for Law School Success: Effective Strategies for Final Exam Preparation

Developing a Sensible Approach to Preparing for Final Exams – Planning, Preparation, & Practice!

Zoom link for the Wednesday evening sessions: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/97247562534

Meeting ID: 972 4756 2534


Essentials for Law School Success: Effective Strategies for Final Exam Preparation

Developing a Sensible Approach to Preparing for Final Exams – Planning, Preparation, & Practice!


JOIN US TO LEARN STRATEGIES FOR THE READING PERIOD AND EXAM DAY!!!

 Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our eighth and final Essentials for Law Schools Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“ADVANCED ANALYTICAL SKILLS”Using Written And Oral Analytics To Prove Your Case

The final exam period is often the most stressful time of the semester for many law students. Come join us to learn strategies that will help you prepare for your exams and allow you to perform at a higher level on test day!

FREE PIZZA DURING FRIDAY WORKSHOPS!

First come, first served.

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

There are two sessions; pick the session that suits your needs.

 When:       Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Time:         6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/s/93477197371

                  (Wednesday sessions only!)

When:       Friday, April 8th, 2022

Time:        1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where:      Classroom A

                  (Friday sessions only!)

Also, recordings of all previous workshops can be found on the Academic Success Portal!

Wednesdays
Please see below for time and location.
Fridays
Please see below for time and location.
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/21
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester
Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/28
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Mindset Matters
Strategies for Combating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/4
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 1
Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom2/11 2:00-3:00PM Via ZoomAdvanced Legal Analysis Part 2
Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/18
1:00-2:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 3
Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
3/25    
1:00-2:00PM Classroom A
Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving
Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/1
1:00-2:00PM Classroom A
Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple Choice Questions
Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple Choice Tests
4/6
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/8
1:00-2:00PM Classroom A
Advanced Analytical Skills
Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case


Want to Become an Expert at Multiple-Choice Questions?

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our seventh Essentials for Law School Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple-Choice Questions:” Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple-Choice Tests

You don’t want to miss this SECOND workshop covering Systematic Problem Solving (SPS), a strategic, reliable way to answer multiple-choice questions correctly! This workshop will focus on applying SPS to multiple-choice questions.

FREE PIZZA DURING FRIDAY WORKSHOPS!

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

There are two sessions; pick the session that suits your needs.

 When:       Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Time:         6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/s/93477197371 

(Wednesday sessions only!)

When:       Friday, April 1, 2022

Time:         1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where:      In Person, Classroom A – Pizza Will Be Provided!

(Friday sessions only!)

IMPORTANT: If you plan to attend the Friday, April 1, 2022, session, please RSVP at this link: RSVP: Essentials for Academic Success Workshops – Stetson Law.

Also, save the dates for future workshops (below)! See you soon!

Wednesdays
Please see below for time and location.
Fridays
Please see below for time and location.
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/21
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester
Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/28
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Mindset Matters
Strategies for Combating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/4
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 1 Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/11
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 2
Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/18
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 3
Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
3/25    
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving
Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/1
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple-Choice Questions
Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple-Choice Tests
4/6
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/8
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Advanced Analytical Skills
Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case


FREE Pizza Friday at Essentials TOMORROW!!!

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our sixth Essentials for Law School Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving:” Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving

Did you know that multiple-choice questions are created with distractors, red herrings, and trick answers in them? Many law school exams and most bar exams contain multiple-choice questions. You don’t want to miss this workshop covering Systematic Problem Solving, a strategic, reliable way to answer multiple choice questions correctly!

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

When:       Friday, March 25, 2022

Time:         1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where:      In Person, Classroom A – Pizza Will Be Provided!

(Friday sessions only!)

IMPORTANT: If you plan to attend the Friday, March 25, 2022, session, please RSVP at this link: RSVP: Essentials for Academic Success Workshops – Stetson Law.

Also, save the dates for future workshops (below)! See you soon!

Wednesdays
Please see below for time and location.
Fridays
Please see below for time and location.
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/21
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester
Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
1/28
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Mindset Matters
Strategies for Combating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/4
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 1 Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/11
2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 2
Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
2/18
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 3
Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
3/25    
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/1
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple Choice Questions
Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple Choice Tests
4/6
6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom
4/8
1:00-2:00PM *Classroom A
Advanced Analytical Skills
Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case


Free Pizza Fridays at Essentials!!!

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our fifth Essentials for Law School Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“ADVANCED LEGAL ANALYSIS III”Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law

[Photo: White puzzle pieces connecting.]

Legal analysis is one of the most important skills you develop in law school. Come join us for the third and final part of a three-part series on Advanced Legal Analysis! This third workshop will focus on developing a protocol for matching legally significant facts to law using an actual Multistate Practice Test (MPT) problem designed to test your lawyering skills using a realistic situation within a self-contained exercise.

FREE PIZZA DURING FRIDAY WORKSHOPS!

[Photo: Pepperoni pizza over blue background]

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

There are two sessions; pick the session that suits your needs.

 When:       Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time:         6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/98820141741

        (Wednesday sessions only!)

When:       Friday, February 18, 2022

Time:         1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where:      In Person, Classroom A – Pizza Will Be Provided!

                     (Friday sessions only!)

Also, save the dates for future workshops (below)! See you soon!

Wednesdays
Please see below for time and location.
Fridays
Please see below for time and location.
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
1/21
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester
Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
1/28
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Mindset Matters
Strategies forCombating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/4
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 1
Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/11
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 2
Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/18
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 3
Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
3/25    
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving
Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
4/1
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple Choice Questions
Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple Choice Tests
4/6
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
4/8
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Advanced Analytical Skills
Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case


Ready To Take Your Preparation to the Next Level???

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our fifth Essentials for Law Schools Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“ADVANCED LEGAL ANALYSIS III”Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law

[Photo: White puzzle pieces connecting.]

Legal analysis is one of the most important skills you develop in law school. Come join us for the third and final part of a three-part series on Advanced Legal Analysis! This third workshop will focus on developing a protocol for matching legally significant facts to law using an actual Multistate Practice Test (MPT) problem designed to test your lawyering skills using a realistic situation within a self-contained exercise.

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

There are two sessions; pick the session that suits your needs.

 When:       Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time:         6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/98820141741

        (Wednesday sessions only!)

When:       Friday, February 18, 2022

Time:         1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Where:      In Person, Classroom A

                     (Friday sessions only!)

Also, save the dates for future workshops (below)! See you soon!

Wednesdays
Please see below for time and location.
Fridays
Please see below for time and location.
ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS
There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
1/21
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester
Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
1/28
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Mindset Matters
Strategies forCombating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/4
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 1
Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/11
2:00-3:00PMVia Zoom
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 2
Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
2/18
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Advanced Legal Analysis Part 3
Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
3/25    
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Introduction to Systematic Problem Solving
Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
4/1
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Systematic Problem Solving and Multiple Choice Questions
Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple Choice Tests
4/6
6:00-7:00PMVia Zoom
4/8
1:00-2:00PM*Classroom A
Advanced Analytical Skills
Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case


Ready To Take Your Preparation to the Next Level???

Mark your calendars, and plan to join us for our fourth Essentials for Law Schools Success II workshop of the Spring 2022 semester. 

“ADVANCED LEGAL ANALYSIS II”Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting, and Rule Synthesis

Legal analysis is one of the most important skills you develop in law school. Come join us for the second of a three-part series on Advanced Legal Analysis! This second workshop will focus on exploring critical reading, issue spotting, and rule synthesis using an actual Multistate Practice Test (MPT) problem designed to test our lawyering skills using a realistic situation within a self-contained exercise.

Mark your calendars now and plan on joining us!

There are two sessions; pick the session that suits your needs.

 When:       Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Time:         6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/98820141741

        (Wednesday sessions only!)

When:       Friday, February 11, 2022

Time:         2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Where:      Zoom, click link: https://stetson-edu.zoom.us/j/97729609447

                     (Friday sessions only!)

Also, save the dates for future workshops (below)! See you soon!

Wednesdays Please see below for time and location.Fridays Please see below for time and location.ESSENTIALS II WORKSHOP TOPICS There are two sessions each week; pick the session that suits your needs.
 
1/19 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom1/21 2:00-3:00PM Via Zoom#LevelUp: Learning from Last Semester Fall Grades, What’s Next? Strategies for moving on and up!
1/26 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom1/28 2:00-3:00PM Via ZoomMindset Matters Strategies forCombating Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
2/2 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom2/4 2:00-3:00PM Via ZoomAdvanced Legal Analysis Part 1 Deconstructing Legal Analysis 
2/9 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom2/11 2:00-3:00PM Via ZoomAdvanced Legal Analysis Part 2 Exploring Critical Reading, Issue Spotting & Rule Synthesis 
2/16 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom2/18 1:00-2:00PM *In-Person Room TBAAdvanced Legal Analysis Part 3 Developing a Protocol for Matching Facts to Law  
Preparing for midterms?  Schedule a meeting with Academic Success TODAY!
3/23 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom3/25     1:00-2:00PM *In-Person Room TBAIntroduction to Systematic Problem Solving Discovering an Effective Approach to Enhance Problem Solving
3/30 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom4/1 1:00-2:00PM *In-Person Room TBASystematic Problem Solving and Multiple Choice Questions Applying Systematic Problem Solving for Multiple Choice Tests
4/6 6:00-7:00PM Via Zoom4/8 1:00-2:00PM *In-Person Room TBAAdvanced Analytical Skills Using Written and Oral Analytical Skills to Prove Your Case