Author: Geena Levine Law school comes with a demanding reading load, frequent class participation, and the pressure of upcoming exams, making it crucial to have a well-organized study schedule. Here’s how you can stay on top of your workload and make the most of your time.

Author: Geena Levine As a law student, knowing how to write a case brief is an essential skill to develop. Case briefing plays a crucial role in building a course outline and serves as one of the most important study tools for law students. You’ll thank yourself for a good case brief when you go to study for finals! Understanding the importance of case briefs in law school is key. Your case briefs will serve as building blocks for your course outline and help you recall facts, understand key elements, and prepare effectively for class. In addition, case briefing and the Socratic Method work together to help students think like lawyers. To prepare law school case briefs, it is important to follow a case brief template and examples to ensure all essential elements are included.  Good case briefing tips for law students are to keep case briefs concise, with a one-page summary being ideal and make sure to include the title and citation, facts, issues, decision, reasoning, opinions, and analysis. Essential elements of a case brief include summarizing the complaint or indictment, any relevant rules within the law, areas in dispute, and framing issues as a series of questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no".

Author: Melissa Freimark Are you preparing for law school but feeling overwhelmed by the challenges that lie ahead? The beginning of law school can be a bit daunting, and you're not alone in this feeling. At Aspen, we’ve been through this with thousands of students so we can help! There are many resources available to help you navigate this new and exciting chapter of your academic journey. Some common feedback we've received includes: it's unlike any school you've experienced before! You'll need to familiarize yourself with many new terms, engage in extensive case reading and briefing, and learn to write in a new legalese style. Additionally, the Socratic Method of teaching, which is new to most students, adds a unique aspect to the learning process. You’re probably also considering that your first year of law school is what could potentially determine your path in your law career. Coveting that big-firm internship? Surprise! They will make a hiring decision mainly based on who is at the top of their class during the 1L year… and most classes use a bell-curve grading system. It's true that your first year of law school is important, but don't let that intimidate you. With the right resources and a strong work ethic, you can excel in your classes and position yourself for success in your legal career. So don't be discouraged - you've got this, and we will help you every step along the way!