Wise Interventions: A Searchable Research Database
Thanks to the work of social psychologists Gregory Walton (Stanford) and Timothy Wilson (Univ. of…
Starting from Scratch
Prototype program design is, by definition, imperfect and subject to enhancement and improvement. Don't deny yourselves or your students the benefit of your instincts.
Posted inEncouragement & Inspiration
Ritual Matters
Twenty times I've sat in the University ballroom in mid-semester, hearing welcoming speeches from representatives…
Posted inEncouragement & Inspiration
Football Clichés to Use with Students
We are halfway through the best time of the year, college football season. As a…
What Can We Learn from the “Best Learners in the Universe”
Ok...here's a thought experiment... What person or name first comes to mind as the best…
The Calm Before the Storm
One of my favorite seasons of the academic year runs between the last week of…
Be-Long-Ing! It’s Critical to Success!
It's never too late to make a difference…a positively meaningful difference...to improve academic performance for…
Half of Life Is Figuring Out What Not to Do
Some people arrive at law school with a particular passion such as helping immigrant communities,…
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Success Beyond the Bar
July 2019 bar exam results are not due to be released in New York for…
A Himalayan Court’s Perspective on Case Briefing, Preparation, and Legal Analysis
I have to make a confession. Last week, I admitted that - as a law…