Getting into a Routine
We are in the third week of classes, a time when many first-year law students…
Smarter Law Study Habits
In our current world of formative assessment, readers may be interested in a July article…
Ready. Set. Go, 1Ls–You are in Training Camp Now!
We just completed our first week of school at Carolina Law. Like many law students…
A Possible ASP Motto: CHANGE LIVES
There's a place amidst the mighty Sangre de Cristo Range of New Mexico where college…
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Think Twice Before Banning Laptops: A Note on Accommodations and Diverse Thinking and Learning
I mentioned in last week’s blog about my inability to remain focused on our law…
What Type of Learner Are You? A “Passive” or an “Activist” Learner?
Perhaps you've heard the term "self-regulated learner." To be honest, I'm not very…
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Essentials for 1L Students to Consider – Part 2
In my post yesterday on this topic, I covered three aspects important to 1Ls understanding the…
Posted inLearning Styles Miscellany Stress & Anxiety
Essentials for 1L Students to Consider – Part 1
New law students can improve their adjustment to law school if they consider several aspects…
Orientation Week or Orienteering Week: It’s a Matter of Perspective
All across law school campuses, newly-entering law school students are beginning to embark on their…
Summer Clerkships Can Be Life Changing
Many of our law students are immersed in legal work this summer. The variety of…