Law School Prep Course Lecture Information
Introduction and Course Instructions
Welcome to the most comprehensive introduction to law school. Whether you are thinking about going to law school, or you have been admitted and are waiting to go, by viewing the Law School Prep Course entire lecture series you will see firsthand what it is like to be a law student and what will be expected of you as you begin your law studies. The Course, in its entirety is roughly 25 hours in length. It is important that you follow the Course Syllabus which is posted in the left side of the page as the Course builds upon itself.
However as a first step you must create a free account on eCasebriefs.com as this is the only way that you will be able to communicate with the lecturing professors and to receive your free answers to the hypothetical questions you will be presented with in exercises throughout the Course. To create your free account on eCasebriefs.com please perform the following:
- 1) Log onto Casebriefs.com
- 2) In the upper right just below the top banner ad click ‘Sign Up’
- 3) Complete the simple sign up form
- 4) Now you have successfully created your account
When sending your answers into the professors, please log into your account, and on the bottom of the screen you will see a "blue bar." In the "blue bar" click "My Law Network" then click "Messages" then click "Compose." In "Compose" send to answers and in the subject line type the name of the answer you are requesting, and in the body of the message type the answer you need. Click "send. " You will get a corrected answer back within 48 hours of your request. Once you do get your answer please go back into the video and review that portion of the video that relates to the answer you received from the professor so you completely understand why the professor answered the question that way.
Addtionally, some of the lectures are lengthy and are separated into multiple parts. These larger lectures are primarily in the 1L Course Overviews. Make sure to watch these lectures in their correct order. Finally, please make sure you take notes during the lectures as you will have to refer back to them when creating your answers for submission.
As the next step please Meet the Professors. Once you have met the professors then please follow the syllabus in the order that it is presented. Additionally, as you move from lecture to lecture there are actual law cases that you should familiarize yourself with prior to viewing the lecture. These cases are presented below for each lecture. Please review these cases prior to your viewing the lecture by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com search window on the upper right of your screen.
Good luck with all of your legal studies!
Lecture 1: Meet the Professors
Professor Tania Shah, Esq.
Professor Mellissa Gill, Esq.
Lecture 2: How to Brief a Case
In this lecture you will learn the most important exercise in the study of law, case briefing. As you go through this lecture, please review the case below by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Lecture 3: What to Expect in Class
In this lecture you will see what it is like to be a law student in a class room scenario. You will be introduced to the Socratic method of teaching which differs quite substantially from the teaching methodology in your undergraduate studies. Please view by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Lecture 4: How to Outline
In this lecture you will understand the importance of creating your course outline – the preferred method for exam preparation.
Lecture 5: How to Prepare for Exams
In this lecture you will learn how to properly prepare for exams. Additionally, you will be asked to review and answer an exam question. In order to get the corrected answer directly from the Professor, please log into your account into eCasebriefs.com. On the very bottom blue bar click ‘My Law Network’ then ‘Messages’ then ‘Compose.’ Send to answers with Porch Hypo in the subject line. In the body of the message request the Porch Hypo and click ‘Send.’ The answer will come from the professor within 48 hours. Please go back through the lecture once you receive the answer to properly understand the professor's thought process.
Lecture 6: Torts
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements of the study in Tort law. Please review the cases by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co.
Furthermore, please make sure to request the three hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Battery, Battery 2, and Negligence.
Lecture 7: Constitutional Law
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Constitutional Law. Please review the cases by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Heart of Atlanta Motel Inc. v. United States
United States v. Alfonso Lopez, Jr.
United States v. Virginia
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey
Furthermore, please make sure to request the four hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Ripeness, The Commerce Clause, The Supremacy Clause, and On Substantive Due Process.
Lecture 8: Contracts
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Contracts Law.
Please make sure to request the three hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Contract Formation, Parol Evidence, and Remedies.
Lecture 9: Property
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Property Law. Please review the cases below by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Furthermore, please make sure to request the three hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Adverse Possession, Defeasible Fees, and Easements
Lecture 10: Civil Procedure
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Civil Procedure. Please review the case below by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
United States ex rel. Gerald Mayo v. Satan and His Staff
Furthermore, please make sure to request the four hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Personal Jurisdiction, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Removal Jurisdiction, and Res Judicata.
Lecture 11: Criminal Law
In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Criminal Law. Please review the case below by copying and pasting the case name in the eCasebriefs.com Search Bar on the upper right of your screen. If more than one of the same case name appears please use the first case that you see.
Furthermore, please make sure to request the four hypothetical answers for the following analyzing and writing exercises: Duty to Act, Homicide, Murder, and Self Defense.
Lecture 12: Study Tips and Helpful Hints
In this lecture you will gain knowledge and helpful hints on how to properly study for your law school experience. Make sure you pay particular attention to the methods discussed in this lecture as you will save time and study more efficiently by following these tips and hints.
