This five-week course is designed to help students strengthen the foundational skills necessary to succeed on law school exams before starting the intensive reading and study period. By strengthening these skills in advance, we believe students will be more confident and better prepared as they enter final exams. Our curriculum for the course includes:
Throughout the course, students will learn:
(1) How to develop a big-picture framework for a subject.
(2) How to take effective notes to fill in and refine their frameworks.
(3) How to use practice questions to identify voids and gaps in their knowledge and understanding.
(4) How to fill in those gaps strategically to strengthen both comprehension and application.
The course consists of 90-minute classes held twice a week, with short homework assignments graded by the instructor between sessions. The course is offered in sections of 7 to 10 students to promote interaction and foster a supportive learning environment. The course is offered twice yearly- from mid-October to late-November, and from mid-March to late-April. To ensure students fully benefit from the course, students are required to sign a commitment agreement, affirming their commitment to attend all classes and complete all assignments.
This course is designed to help students develop and strengthen the analytical and writing skills necessary to succeed on law school exams, the bar exam and in the practice of law. Students will learn how to outline and write essays that are clear, concise, and well-reasoned.
Key skills taught include:
1. Identifying and articulating legal issues in dispute.
2. Applying relevant facts to the appropriate rules of law to reach logical conclusions.
Students enrolled in this course will:
1. Participate in an eight-hour interactive writing workshop
2. Write and receive personalized, constructive feedback on two essays
3. Attend two one-hour private tutoring sessions focused on improving analytical and writing skills
Our individualized tutoring sessions provide personalized support to strengthen knowledge, sharpen writing, and build confidence for exam day. Tutors work side by side with students to address weaknesses, reinforce key concepts, and develop proven strategies for success - all with detailed feedback and hands-on guidance.
