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1L Orientation Course

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 begin, by viewing this 1L Orientation 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 continues through the end of this page as the Course builds upon itself.  Also, please click below to get acquainted with and learn more about one of the most widely used Law School Legal Research tools:

As for 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 below. 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 with each lecture. Please review these cases prior to your viewing the lecture by clicking on the case name.

Finally, please visit the StudyBuddy Pro Law School Success platform.  StudyBuddy Pro is the leading, Law Professor developed and delivered platform to assist with of your study supplement needs.

Good luck with all of your legal studies!

 

Lecture 1: Meet the Professors

 

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 prior to viewing the lecture.

 

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 review the case below prior to viewing the lecture.

 

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. First answer the question on your own, then click here to see the Professor’s answer.

 

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 first before viewing the lecture.  Also, please note that there are two lectures in Torts so make sure you review both of them.

Additionally, you will be asked to review and answer three questions. First answer the question on your own, then click here to see the Professor’s answers.

 

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 prior to viewing the lectures.  Also, please note that there are two lectures in Constitutional Law so make sure you review both of them.

Please make sure to do the questions as requested by the Professors first, then click here to see the Professor’s answers.

 

Lecture 8: Contracts

In this lecture you will gain an overview of all of the major elements in the study of Contracts Law.  Also, please note that there are two lectures in Contracts Law so make sure you review both of them.

Please make sure to do the questions as requested by the Professor’s first, then click here to see the Professor’s answers with regard to the 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 prior to viewing the two lectures.

Please make sure to do the questions as requested by the Professor’s first, then click here to see the Professor’s answers with regard to the 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 both Civil Procedure lectures.

Please make sure to do the questions as requested by the Professor’s first, then click here to see the Professor’s answers with regard to the 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 prior to reviewing the two Criminal Law lectures.

Please make sure to do the questions as requested by the Professor’s first, then click here to see the Professor’s answers with regard to the 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.

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