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- New eLangdell® Press textbook on writing civil motions ready for classroom adoption
- Law School has Started —Are You Ready to Succeed?
- In Memorial to Russell Weaver
- Law School Speak is Different Than You Think
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Providing beginning tax law students with a comprehensive conceptual foundation for understanding the federal tax system.
Updated through September 2026, this second edition, coauthored by Renisha Ricks and
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New eLangdell® Press textbook on writing civil motions ready for classroom adoption
CALI is excited to introduce the new book on writing civil motions to our eLangdell Press bookstore: Handbook on Motion Practice.
A guide for students in a clinical setting or any practice-oriented course in writing civil motions. The handbook covers major motion types, offering practical instruction on what such motions are intended to accomplish, when to file them, and a wealth of information on not only the proper form of a written motion, but also how to present it most effectively. The book includes an extensive set of exercises to reinforce a student’s mastery of motion practice.
Katrin Rowan and Nan L. Haynes wrote the Handbook, and both have extensive experience as practitioners and educators. The Handbook comes with a Teacher’s manual, available to faculty.
eLangdell Press publishes all books 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 book is a good fit for your classroom. We greatly appreciate your feedback and consideration for course adoption.
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Law School has Started —Are You Ready to Succeed?
KICK OFF YOUR LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE USING CALI LESSONS
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 and academic success professionals, 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. Starting the semester with these tools gives you an extra edge and helps turn daily coursework into long-term confidence.
Prep smarter with CALI Lessons
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In Memorial to Russell Weaver
CALI mourns the passing of Professor Russell Weaver, whose dedication to legal education enriched the work of colleagues, educators, and students alike. Through his authorship of CALI Lessons, he generously shared his knowledge and helped make legal concepts more accessible and engaging. We are grateful for his lasting contributions to CALI and the broader legal education community.
“I was saddened to learn of Russ Weaver’s passing”, said CALI’s Executive Director, John Mayer. “Russ and CALI had a long partnership -he wrote over a dozen lessons for us and was one of the early CALI Fellows. He was one of the hardest working law faculty I knew with this publishing, tech projects, international travel and leadership at SEAALS – Russ ran through life – not walked and I will miss him.”
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Law School Speak is Different Than You Think
If you are just starting law school, or thinking about doing so soon, it can often feel like you need to learn a foreign language. Not to mention all the abbreviations, odd acronyms, and more! This lesson is designed to help you get started on mastering the brand new language that is the field of law.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:
- Recognize common law school vocabulary and acronyms.
- Define common law school vocabulary and acronyms.
- Identify appropriate resources to use when they encounter new vocabulary.
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CALIcon 2026 Conference Educational Sessions Now Available On Demand!
We are thrilled to announce that the educational sessions from the CALIcon 2026 Conference are now available to view on the CALIcon YouTube channel. Whether you missed a session or want to revisit your favorite presentations, you can now access all the valuable content at your convenience.
Here are three important reasons why you should take advantage of these on-demand sessions:
- Expand Your Knowledge: Our sessions cover a wide range of topics relevant to legal education, technology, and innovation. Viewing these sessions will help you stay informed about the latest trends, tools, and best practices in the field.
- Flexible Learning: With our on-demand format, you can watch the sessions at your own pace, from anywhere, and at any time. This flexibility allows you to integrate professional development into your busy schedule without missing out on crucial information.
- Share and Collaborate: By sharing these sessions with your peers, you can foster discussions, collaborative learning, and community engagement. Encourage your colleagues to watch and join the conversation, enhancing the collective knowledge and skills within your school.
Access the CALIcon 2026 educational sessions here: CALIcon 2026 YouTube Playlist
We appreciate your continued support and participation in the CALI community.
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New CALI Lesson: Section 199A: Qualified Business Income Deduction
| We are thrilled to announce a new CALI Lesson – Section 199A: Qualified Business Income Deduction
This lesson is best used after studying IRC § 199A in a Federal Income Taxation course. Some knowledge of partnership taxation concepts is useful. The lesson includes problems to work through, allowing you to apply the Code and Regs. to a variety of situations involving Internal Revenue Code § 199A. Learning OutcomesOn completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:
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| What are CALI Lessons?
CALI Lessons are online, interactive legal tutorials on narrow topics of law. They are written by law faculty and law librarians and peer-reviewed by substantive law experts. The materials are rigorous, but short, taking 20-40 minutes to complete each lesson.
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About the Author Professor William Kratzke is a Cecil C. Humphreys Professor of Law (Emeritus) at the University of Memphis. He received his B.A. in Political Science and the Far Eastern & Russian Institute from the University of Washington in 1971. This naturally caused him to be interested in attending law school. He received his J.D. from Valparaiso University in 1974 and was a member of the Valparaiso University Law Review’s editorial board. He received his LL.M. from Georgetown University in 1977.Professor William Kratzke teaches tax law courses at the University of Memphis. He has been a faculty member there since 1979. He has taught courses across the curriculum. In addition to tax courses, he has taught trademarks, torts, civil procedure, world trade law, economic analysis, and other courses. He visited Santa Clara University and the University of Mississippi. He received Fulbright Teaching Awards in 1997 (Moldova) and 2001-2002 (Russia).Professor Kratzke has written in the areas of tax law, trademark law, tort law, and antitrust law. |
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Fit for Legal Education Starts Here: Visit CALI Booth #631 at AALL 2026
What makes a legal education program truly fit for the future?
Stop by the CALI booth at #AALL2026 and discover the tools helping law schools strengthen student success, support legal research instruction, and prepare learners for the evolving legal profession.
From CALI Lessons and LessonLink to free casebooks and the CALI Award, we’re building the foundation for law school success.
Visit us at AALL 2026 and let’s talk about what’s next for legal education.
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New eLangdell Book on AI in Legal Education
CALI is excited to introduce the new book on AI to our eLangdell Press bookstore, GenAI in Legal Education: A Practical Guide for Professors and Students. This book is a comprehensive guide to using generative Artificial Intelligence in the law school classroom. It contains chapters on the intelligent use of A.I. in both in class and assignments, with guidance for instructors on assigning, and for students on effective use. It covers selection of tools, effective prompting, limitations of generative A.I. as well as ethical considerations of generative A.I. use in legal practice.
eLangdell Press publishes all books 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 book is a good fit for your classroom. Your feedback and consideration for course adoption are greatly appreciated.
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Announcing new eLangdell casebook to address client interviewing and counseling
Law students can memorize doctrine all semester and still struggle when it matters most: the client conversation.
That’s why the new eLangdell Press casebook, Interviewing & Counseling, deserves every law professor’s attention.
This new resource helps bridge the gap between legal theory and real-world practice by focusing on one of the most essential lawyer competencies — communicating effectively with clients.
Inside the casebook:
• Practical interviewing and counseling frameworks
• Realistic client-centered scenarios
• Skills-focused learning opportunities
• Flexible, classroom-ready materials
Like all eLangdell Press casebooks, Interviewing & Counseling is openly accessible and designed to support innovative legal education.
If we want practice-ready graduates, we have to teach the conversations that shape the profession.
Review the new casebook today and consider it for your next course adoption.
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