The Roadmap You Need for 1L

The first year of law school is critical to building a foundation to succeed academically and professionally. Law School Unmasked^TM — a program specifically designed for incoming 1L students — can help you build the skills you need to get your law school journey off to a flying start.

Law School Unmasked combines recordings of live instructor-led webinars with interactive learning modules that students can complete on their own schedules. Each session is taught by law school faculty from around the country who are experts in the field of student success. The 2022 program includes topics such as time and task management, how to prepare for classes and exams in law school, deductive and inductive reasoning, and much more!

Who should attend: Students getting ready to start law school.

Law School Unmasked is available on demand to Law School Success subscribers.

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Law School Unmasked^TM Program

The Law School Unmasked recordings and learning modules are grouped in a weekly format to help you pace yourself as you work through the program. However, you can choose to engage with the program content in whatever order works best for you. 

Week 1: Foundations of Performing Your Best in Law School

Live Event Recording: Welcome to Law School Unmasked^TM!

Recorded June 7, 2022

In this module, leaders in the field of legal education will explain in broad terms what to expect from law school and how Law School Unmasked can help you prepare to take on the challenges ahead. This session included a Q&A with the panelists.

It is suggested, though not required, that you complete the “Foundations” modules during Week 1:

• Belonging in Law School
• Mock Class: Employment Discrimination
• Law School Glossary 
• Task, Time, and Email Management
• Preparing for Class

Week 2: How to Effectively Participate in Class

Live Event Recording: What is Growth Mindset and Why Does it Matter?

Recorded June 13, 2022

Join law school faculty members for a discussion about growth mindset — an approach to your law school studies that is proven to improve academic performance. This session included a Q&A with the panelists.

It is suggested, though not required, that you complete the “Keys to Class Participation” modules during Week 2:

• Participating in Class
• Effective Note Taking
• Consolidating Your Notes and “Outlining”
• A Scientific Approach to Memorization
• Professionalism for Law Students
• Navigating Law School with a Disability
• The Judicial System

Week 3: Developing Expert Study Skills

Live Event Recording: Hear from the Students

Recorded June 21, 2022

Hear from real, upper-level law students about what they wish they had known prior to beginning law school. This session included a Q&A with the panelists.

It is suggested, though not required, that you complete the “Expert Study Skills” modules during Week 3:

• Using Study Guides
• Using Practice Questions
• Deductive Reasoning (IRAC) and Inductive Reasoning (Case Synthesis)
• Law School Exams
• Clear and Concise Writing

 

Live Event Recording: Lawyers as Leaders - Mapping Your Own Leadership Journey

Recorded June 23, 2022

What are the different ways in which lawyers occupy leadership positions in our society? Is this a role you can see yourself in? Hear from experts on leadership about their own journeys and the broader principles of becoming a leader in your own right. This session included a Q&A with the panelists.