Kick off the new semester with CALI Lessons

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A new law school semester is the perfect time to set yourself up for success, and CALI Lessons can be a powerful supplement to what you’re learning in class. Designed by law faculty, CALI Lessons help you reinforce key concepts, practice applying the law, and identify gaps in your understanding early—before exams sneak up. Whether you use them to preview upcoming topics, review after class, or sharpen your exam-writing skills, CALI Lessons fit easily into your routine and let you learn at your own pace.

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CALI announces the formation of a NEW Constitutional Law Fellowship

CALI is pleased to announce the launch of a new CALI Fellowship focused on creating CALI Lessons in constitutional law. This Fellowship will bring together experienced faculty to develop high-quality, teaching-focused lessons that can be incorporated directly into your classroom or used as a supplement to reinforce key constitutional law concepts for students outside of class.
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New eLangdell casebook for Federal Income Tax Law

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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Happy Holidays from the CALI Team!

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.

CALI Team

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After the Exam: Reflect, Reset, Improve

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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New eLangdell Constitutional Law Casebook – Now Available for Faculty Review

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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.

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Your Giving Tuesday Gift Is Matched 5X—Support CALI Today

Giving Tuesday 2025

Every Dollar Matched 5X by the Once Upon a Time Foundation

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:

  • Develop new Lessons written by law faculty and Academic Success professionals.
  • Expand and update our open, free casebooks to reduce financial burdens on students.
  • Improve faculty tools, such as LessonLink and analytics, that support formative assessment.
  • Pilot forward-thinking initiatives that push legal education into the future, such as the CALI® AI Dev Lab.

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

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Don’t Cram Alone: Level Up Your Finals Prep with CALI

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.


 

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Get Exam-Ready with CALI Lessons—Start Today

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 available 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!

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Don’t procrastinate! CALI Lessons can help in preparing for your final exams.

Student reviewing CALI LessonsEngaging 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“.

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