Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Professor Podcast - Torts Law in the News

Academic Development is proud to premier the first "Professor Podcast"- audio by Professor Michael Zamperini. Professor Zamperini currently teaches Torts I and II, Remedies and Wills and Trusts at GGU and is a graduate of George Washington University Law. Academic Development would like to give a special thanks to Professor Zamperini for his incredible participation with our podcast series.

In this podcast, Professor Zamperini uses current headline news events to discuss real world examples of tort law

Just click on the link and turn up your speakers!



http://files1.mailboxdrive.com/mp3s-new/j/jhomer15@gmail.com/92882

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Advice from an Upperclassman



Everyone in law school is intelligent, but law school requires more - it expects you to really put your time in and apply the material. It demands more hours of work than you might expect!

My first year I did a lot of fundamental learning and simple memorization. At the end of the day, what mattered most was approaching the material so that I had both memorized concise rule statements, but also practiced the application of those rules in any given scenario. My law school friends joke that I too frequently talk about "massaging" the material. I encourage new students to take extra time to think about IRAC because this formula for applying the law is essential to your academic success and permits you to use your creativity and thoughtfulness. Practice multiple choice questions in supplements and use the past exam books in the library as well as the exams that are on GGU's website. If you receive poor midterm grades, persevere and make changes. There are many resources through Academic Services that can help you find a way to succeed. GOOD LUCK!"


-- Guest Blogger, Alyssa Gendron, 3L

1L Workshop Schedule- Learning to be an Expert Law Student

All day student 1Ls are required to attend all 3 workshops throughout their first semester. The goal is to teach the skills necessary to succeed in law school. Skill building is a vital part of excelling in your classes; law school requires you to utilize skills that you may not have had to use in your prior education.

Night 1L students have the option of attending, though their participation with the workshops are highly encouraged.

Please check the schedule below to find your first mandatory workshop and mark it on your calendar! It is entitled "Learning to be An Expert Law Student."

LS1: Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Room 2202
LS2: Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. - Room 3214
LS3: Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. - Room 2203

LSN: Thursday from 5:15-6:15 p.m. - Room 3208