Post-Exam Workshops
Two Post-exam Workshops this Week:
This week, you have an opportunity to attend one or two post-exam workshops. These 45 minute-workshops will zoom in on skills essential to sound exam writing from two distinct approaches. Two 1L professors share insights on what writing a good exam answer entails, including what NOT to do when answering essay question.
Taking advantage of these workshops simultaneously help participants put their performance on fall exams in perspective while providing additional strategies for success on future exams.Post-Exam Workshop I:
Presenter: Professor Brad Snyder
Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Room 2260
Post-Exam Workshop II:
Presenter: Professor Ruth Robarts
Date: Friday, February 01, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Room 2260
Oral Argument for Moot Court
Effective preparation for oral argument begins with brief writing. In addition, there are specific expectations and skills required for a successful oral presentation. This workshop is designed to help participants understand the essentials of oral presentation in a moot court competition setting. Best practices for form and content of an effective oral argument will be addressed.
Presenter: AEP Staff
Date: February 2013, TBA
Communicating Effectively with your Clients
As attorneys-in-training, law students are expected to communicate the technical language of the law clearly to their clients. This presentation shows the ropes of what communicating effectively with clients entails.
Presenter: Professor Michele LaVigne
Date: February 2013, TBA
Strategies for Studying Constitutional Law
Not all study strategies for law classes are the same. This workshop will focus on assisting students in working through strategies for studying Constitutional Law and to think through the best study practices.Presenter: AEP Staff
Date: February 2013, TBA
Strategies for Studying Property Law
Not all study strategies for law classes are the same. This workshop will focus on assisting students in working through strategies for studying Property Law and to think through the best study practices.
Presenter: AEP Staff
Date:February 2013, TBA
Research Guide Tools for Term Papers
So, you have an idea for a term paper. What should be the next steps in researching your essay idea? This workshop will teach you what the practical tools are for research, and how to use them.
Presenter: Jenny Zook
Date: March 2013, TBA
Note-Writing for Law Journals Workshop
Are you preparing to write-on to one of the Law Journals? If so, plan to attend 1 of the 2 sessions of this presentation. Prof. Weigold will discuss guidelines for selecting a research topic for the writing task and how to develop your research idea in the most comprehensive and efficient manner. Beyond selecting and researching your topic, you must communicate your ideas logically, concisely and effectively in writing. This presentation will help participants focus on the writing task, its components, and how to develop research ideas for the Law Journal competition.
Presenter: Ursula Weigold
Date: April 10 and April 12, 2013
Blue-booking for Law Journal & Beyond
One of the most challenging aspects of writing a scholarly essay is the required comprehensive and standardized citation. This presentation will address how to cite legal materials taken from different sources.Presenter: Bonnie Shucha
Date: April 2 and April 5, 2013
