Orientation and Skills Workshops Series

Orientation

Orientation acts as an introduction to law school by providing an overview of what to expect in a law classroom, the services the Academic Support Program provides, and how to create an effective study strategy. Each concept will be elaborated on during the Skills Workshop Series, and that information can be accessed through this webpage below.

Please click here to view the PowerPoint slides from Orientation.

Skills Workshop Series

The Skills Workshop Series is a series of voluntary workshops covering fundamental law school skills. The workshops are presented by section to first year students, and offer students direct information about fundamental skills such as IRAC, reading, briefing, outlining and effectively preparing for examinations.

Workshop #1:

Law School Fundamentals: Becoming an Efficient and Effective Law Student

Section A: Thurs. Sept 1 from 1-2 in room 8
Section B: Wed. August 31 from 3:30-4:30 room 8
Section C: Tues. August 30 from 12-1 room 12
Evening: Wed. August 31 from 6-7 room 5

Please click here for the slides from workshop #1.

Workshop #2:

Preparing for Midterms: Creating an Exam Strategy

Section A: Thurs Sept 29 1-2, room 8
Section B: Wed Sept 28 3:30-4:30, room 8
Section C: Tues Sept 27 12-1, room 12
Evening: Wed Sept 28 6-7, room 5

Workshop #2 Slides:
Slides 1
Slides 2

Workshop #3:

Sec A: Thurs, Nov 10, 1-2pm, room 8
Sec B: Wed, Nov 9, 3:30-4:30pm, room 8
Sec C: Tues, Nov 8, 12-1pm, room 12
Night: Wed, Nov 9, 6-7pm, room 5

Slides

Workshop #4:

Criminal Law: Applying test-taking skills to the substantive law

Section A: Thursday, January 26 12-1pm, Room 8
Evening: Thursday, January 26 5-6pm, Room 12

Slides

Workshop #5:

Civil Procedure: Applying test-taking skills to the substantive law

Section B: Monday, March 5 2:30-3:30pm, Room 12
Section C: Tuesday, March 6 12-1pm, Room 8
Evening: Thursday, March 8 5-6pm, Room 12

Video

Slides

Workshop #6:

Contracts: Applying test-taking skills to the substantive law

Section A: Monday, March 19 12:30-1:30pm Room 7
Section B: Monday, March 19 2:30-3:30pm Room 12
Section C: Wednesday March 21 1:30-2:30pm Room 14
Evening: Tuesday March 20, 5-6pm Room 5

Slides