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Building a New Bar Exam and Cognitive Science in Teaching Articles

Academic Support December 11, 2020

The Legal Skills Prof. Blog had 2 great posts recently that I want to pass…

Current Affairs

Law School Applicants Up 35 Percent

Academic Support December 10, 2020

According to a recent article, law school applications are up 35 percent at this point…

Advice Stress & Anxiety Study Tips - General

Adopting A Modified Vegas Rule During the Exam Period

Academic Support December 7, 2020

Law students seeking to avoid unnecessary stress and maximize learning opportunities should consider adopting a modified Vegas rule during the exam period. In the law school exam context, this rule is simple: Take the wisdom, Leave the substance (Take the “W” and Leave the “S”).

Teaching Tips

A Little Kindness

Academic Support December 6, 2020

One of the books that I have read with my children (and without them because…

Professionalism

Creating Inclusive Programs

Academic Support December 5, 2020

Professionalism

Inaugural South Florida Regional ASP Conference

Academic Support December 4, 2020

South Florida Regional ASP Conference Call for Proposals and Save the Date Nova Southeastern University…

Bar Exam Issues Bar Exam Preparation Bar Exams

So You Failed The Bar…..

Academic Support December 2, 2020

I write this, or some variation of it, a few times a year. And I…

Advice Exams - Studying Science

Test Everything

Academic Support December 1, 2020

Now that Thanksgiving is past, most law students have started or are about to start…

Academic Support Spotlight Current Affairs Diversity Issues

Where Does ASP Fit In?

Academic Support November 29, 2020

Our ideas and experience-based practices and recommendations for course revisions and program redesign are too often challenged or disregarded. Failing to acknowledge the expertise and accomplishments of ASP faculty and staff is a mistake that should be avoided at all costs.

Advice Encouragement & Inspiration Exams - Studying

Have Yourself a Restful Little Holiday…..

Academic Support November 25, 2020

To the Law Students, especially first years: It's ok to take a break. I promise.…