This is the Eleventh edition of this textbook, updated through December, 2025. Renisha Ricks has revised and updated the Tenth Edition to include changes to the law from the One Big Beautiful Bell Act, and other recent statutory and judicial developments. The general approach to the material, as well as the structure of the previous edition have been retained as much as possible.
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As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you. We truly value the relationships we’ve built and the trust you place in us—it’s what makes our work meaningful. Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season and a bright start to the year ahead.
After final exams, CALI Lessons can be a helpful way for law students to reflect and reset. Designed by academic success professionals who understand the pressures of law school, these CALI Lesson helps law students turn final exams and end of semester outcomes into meaningful learning opportunities through the essential lawyering skill of self-assessment.
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CALI is excited to introduce a new eLangdell Press casebook, Constitutional Law with a Twist: Less Is More, designed specifically for a one-semester survey course on federal constitutional law. This thoughtfully crafted text covers the structure of the U.S. government and individual rights—excluding First Amendment rights and rights unique to criminal law—while embracing a “less is more” philosophy that prioritizes less reading, more emphasis on contemporary cases, and more feedback on interim work.
This peer-reviewed casebook offers a streamlined yet rigorous approach that many faculty may find refreshing for today’s students. It includes supporting materials such as a sample syllabus and sample daily quizzes, along with a full teacher’s manual, to facilitate effective course planning.
eLangdell Press publishes all casebooks under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA) license, making them free to adopt and free to modify to fit your teaching style and course design. To ensure maximum flexibility, the book is available in Word, PDF, and eBook formats—at no cost.
We invite you to download a complimentary review copy and explore whether this casebook is a good fit for your classroom. Your feedback and consideration for course adoption are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss how this resource might work in your curriculum, feel free to reach out by emailing us at feedback@cali.org.
CALI has received a matching grant of $250,000 per year over the next four years, but we must raise $50,000 that will be matched 5X. We need your help. We will create more, free/open casebooks, more CALI lessons and more Access to Justice tools that serve legal education and the legal practice communities. On this Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting faculty like you to help. <link to press release>
CALI is a nonprofit organization driven by a mission: to make legal education more effective, affordable, and innovative for all law students. Your support directly enhances the resources you and your students already rely on by allowing us to:
As you know, all CALI resources are available to your students at no additional cost because of member support, and donations from faculty help us continue creating and improving the tools you use in your courses.
If you believe in CALI’s mission and the value it brings to your classroom, we hope you’ll consider making a tax-deductible gift today.
Right now, every dollar donated to CALI is matched 5X (YES, 5 TIMES YOUR DONATION) thanks to a generous grant from the Once Upon a Time Foundation. That means your support today goes fivefold as far, but only if received before the matching funds expire.
Your contribution—no matter the amount—directly fuels better, more accessible legal education. Thank you for being part of a community that strengthens teaching, supports students, and invests in the future of the profession.
With appreciation,
The CALI Team
CALI Lessons are an excellent way to get ready for your upcoming final exams, offering clear, easy-to-follow guidance created by Academic Success professionals who know exactly where students need the most support. You can use the lessons, which are available 24/7, to review core concepts, test your understanding, and strengthen your exam-taking skills, whenever it fits your schedule. These bite-sized, practical lessons make complex topics manageable and help build the confidence you need heading into finals.
CALI Lessons are an excellent way to get ready for your upcoming final exams, offering clear, easy-to-follow guidance created by Academic Success professionals who know exactly where students need the most support. The lessons are availa
ble online 24/7, you can review core concepts, test your understanding, and strengthen your exam-taking skills whenever it fits your schedule. These bite-sized, practical lessons make complex topics manageable and help build the confidence you need heading into finals. Don’t wait—start using CALI Lessons now and set yourself up for exam-day success!
Engaging with CALI Lessons today allows you to deepen your understanding of the material instead of simply memorizing it at the eleventh hour. These interactive tools not only reinforce your classroom learning but also provide a crucial opportunity to ask questions, fill in knowledge gaps, and truly retain what you’re studying. The sooner you start, the more control you gain over your study schedule, reduce your stress, and enhance your chances of excelling. Don’t wait—unlock your potential and set yourself up for success now!
We recommend you start with our CALI Lesson “Reading Comprehension Strategies for Exams“.
In September of 2025, CALI received a $1 million grant from the Once Upon a Time Foundation to support CALI’s efforts in publishing free/open casebooks, creating additional rigorous, interactive legal education tutorials, and improving CALI’s outreach to law schools.
“We are ecstatic to receive this affirmation of our work in improving legal education with intelligent use of technology.”
… says John Mayer, CALI’s Executive Director.
Mayer continues, “This grant is a rare and transformative opportunity for legal education
and CALI. CALI’s free and open casebooks don’t just save students money; they give students and faculty more freedom to design their educational environments using artificial intelligence and other technologies without asking for special permission. CALI offers its books under a Creative Commons license that is free – as in money, and free – as in permissions.”
CALI is a 501(c)(3) consortium incorporated in 1982 by the University of Minnesota School of Law and Harvard Law School. CALI has been an R&D effort since the 1970s, developing methods for the use of technology in legal education. Always, CALI has been at the forefront of the use of technology in legal education, and this mission continues today.
In addition to its 50+ free casebooks, CALI publishes over 1,400 rigorous, interactive tutorials in 40 legal subject areas. This grant will support new CALI Fellowships for new lessons in Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, and more.
What students say about CALI Lessons …
“…CALI provides the one thing that almost all law students strive for and rarely ever obtain- instant feedback. The lessons are very helpful and informative, and it is a very gratifying feeling when CALI tells you that you answered a question correctly. I use CALI whenever there is a lesson that is relevant to one of my courses, and always recommend CALI to my friends.”
“…[CALI Lessons] focus on specific topics and helps you figure out where your weak points are.”
“…Great practice on critical thinking. Time is much better spent on these exercises than refining some outline.”
“…If a subject just isn’t making sense, [CALI Lessons] are helpful to get feedback on why an answer is wrong so you can work through your problem areas before you get to the exams!”
CALI will soon launch a new Student Rep Ambassador program at a select number of schools. A local upper-level student will make sure their fellow students are aware of CALI as a great learning resource and the ambassador will be available to orient students in the use of CALI interactive lessons, podcasts and electronic casebooks. This program is made possible by the grant, with the intent to expand in the future.
The foundation grant will be awarded at a rate of $250,000 per year, which CALI will match with it own fundraising goal of $50,000 per year.
For more information about CALI, contact John Mayer at jmayer@cali.org.
You can donate to CALI at www.cali.org/donate.
We’re thrilled to announce that the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® LinkedIn group has officially surpassed 23,000 members!
This private group is exclusively for recipients of the CALI Award—an honor given to the highest-scoring student in each law school class at participating schools. Membership isn’t open to the public; it’s a curated space for CALI Award winners.
Joining the group isn’t just a badge of honor—it’s a powerful networking opportunity. With over 23,000 like-minded individuals, it’s a place to connect with a community, share ideas, and build lasting relationships with others who’ve earned the same recognition for academic excellence.
Learn more about the CALI Excellence for the Future Award by clicking here.
