Monday, April 15, 2013

Conclusory Statements

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You might have heard that your argument was conclusory, and as exams approach, you might want to know what this means, and how can you fix i...
Monday, March 18, 2013

Active Reading

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When working thought hypothetical problems, multiple choice questions and during exams, you should read the questions "actively" -...
Monday, March 11, 2013

Outlining

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Several students have come into our offices in the past couple of weeks, and expressed concerns about either being behind with outlines or w...
Monday, March 4, 2013

Studying with Multiple Choice Questions

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Last week, we discussed the importance of using hypothetical questions as a study tool.  You can also study for your classes by using multip...
Monday, February 25, 2013

Using Hypotheticals to Study

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Writing out hypotheticals is a great way to study during the course of the semester. Becoming familiar with the structure of essay questions...
Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Life After First Year

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Now that you are in your second semester, many of you have started this think past your first year of law school.  Below, you will find tip...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Taking Notes in Class

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It is important to continue to take good notes in class.  Dean Taylor was a guest blogger last year, and posted her Top Three Do's and D...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

New Semester

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Welcome back to school!  We hope you had a great semester, and that your grades reflect how hard you worked last semester.  Unfortunately,...
Monday, December 3, 2012

Exam Prep

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Preparing for final exams can sometimes be overwhelming. While the process gets easier after your first semester of law school, there are th...
Monday, August 27, 2012

Reading Cases

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Reading and preparing for class is sometimes time consuming and overwhelming for those new to law school.  While the process gets easier, th...
Monday, August 20, 2012

Class Notes

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Welcome to Touro Law! Over the next few weeks, we will be updating the blog with tips to assist you in making a successful transition to law...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Fall 2012 Teaching Assistant Application Process - FAQ

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Many of you stopped by our offices or have emailed to ask about the TA program for the Fall, including what is required to become a TA and h...
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Last Minute Outlining

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As the semester comes to an end, students scramble to complete their course outlines. If students fail to understand the purpose of outlinin...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Prof. McKinney’s “TOP 10 Things That Get In Your Way When Reading in Law School”

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1. Reading with a closed mind. 2. Panicking over confusion. 3. Reading for too long in one sitting without a break or consciously (or unc...
Friday, September 23, 2011

Prof. McKinney’s “TOP 10 Ways to Save Time and Net Better Results when Reading in Law School”

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1.Never, ever read when you’re too tired to get it. Take a break. 2. Read in an enjoyable spot that is conducive to efficient work and a se...