The Individualized Instruction Service (IIS) helps law students at all ability levels improve their writing. It offers individualized instruction where you can focus on your own writing concerns or writing task. While for-credit courses focus on the knowledge and skills needed by all lawyers, the IIS focuses on helping each individual develop the particular writing skills he or she needs to succeed in law school and beyond. Because improving writing skills is an ongoing process, the Individualized Instruction Service is available to you throughout your law school career.
The
law school encourages you choose the services that will most benefit you. This allows you to get the help you need
without sitting through extraneous sessions.
Use of the IIS is not required; it is up to you to use the IIS to your
advantage.
Services Available
Individual Conferences
Individual conferences provide a confidential place to address individual writing questions, whether large or small. You may use the conferences to work on a particular writing question that troubles you, such as organizing for a particular course. You may work on general writing skills, such as wording structures that increase readability. Or you may discuss broader process concerns, such as writing under pressure or adapting in light of a learning disability.
To make an appointment sign up for any available time posted on the door of Room 2378. This is the fastest way to find a time that fits your schedule. If you are concerned about privacy, you may initial the available time and leave a note giving your name. If coming to Room 2378 is not possible, call 263-5088 or email mbray@wisc.edu.
Group Workshops
- Case Briefing Basics
- Improving Case Briefs and Class Notes
- The Big Picture: From Case Briefs to Exams
- Editing for Conciseness
- Course Outlining
- Writing for Law Midterms
- Refining your Course Outline
- Clarifying Memo Organization
- Preparing a Cover Letter and Resume for Law
- Revising to Make the Most of Feedback
- Writing Exam Answers
- Final Exam Tips, Questions and Answers