Most law school professors will tell you their course is self-contained. That’s probably true, but there are ways to make your life easier. The best thing to do is use supplements, whether that means buying canned case briefs, following the outlines of an older student, or buying other supplemental material. I think…continue
Traditional law school courses can be an effective way to learn legal doctrine, but they don’t teach much about law practice. Joining a law school competition team can be a terrific way to learn those skills and have fun in the process. Attorney Adam Towe, who participated in the American Bar Association’s…continue
One of my favorite lines in the Harry Potter series occurs in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, as the Minister of Magic is releasing the contents of Albus Dumbledore’s will (sorry if that was a spoiler). The Minister is becoming increasingly frustrated with Hermione as she schools him on…continue
In my first year of law school I had a professor who compared law school to Hogwarts. The students valuing hard work, patience, friendship, and fair play are the Hufflepuffs. The students who always had the wittiest or most clever answer in class are the Ravenclaws. And the students who stick…continue
