Part II: Learning & Justice: An Academic Achievement Necessity!
In a previous blog, I wrote about the question of justice, namely, that learning the…
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Does Social Media Take Over Your Day?
Periodically I have discussions with law students about their struggles to cut back on or…
Learning Does Not Necessarily = Understanding (That Can’t Be True, Could It?)
"What I am going to tell you about is what we teach our physics students...It…
Final Exam Prep: Lessons from the Hudson River Crash – Pilot or Passenger?
Over the years, I’ve seen many students struggle in preparing for final exams, particularly with…
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
What could this old nursery rhyme have to do with law school? It reminds us…
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The “TOC” Outline: It’s All About Catching Up With Old Friends!
Feeling crunched for time to make a course outline. Well, here's a tip to give…
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“The Little Things Matter…If You Want to Change the World:” So Says Admiral McRaven
It's gone "viral." Apparently it's the most watched graduation speech...ever. That's great news for our…
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Some Foolish Study Decisions
Law students may be making some foolish study decisions as they realize their exams are…
Teaching Law: What’s Justice Have to Do With Law (and Learning)?
Recently while teaching asylum law, we took some time in class to talk about justice.…
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Lost In Space: Try Case Charting to See Cases Fit Together to Form a Beautiful Constellation of Stars!
I grew up with a now-ancient children's TV show called "Lost in Space," in which…