Share Your Insights on Casebook Adoption – Brief Survey

Posted on March 4, 2025 by scottlee

At the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI), we are committed to empowering students with the essential tools and resources to excel in law school and beyond. To better support faculty and students, we are conducting a brief survey on how law professors adopt casebooks for their courses.

The survey takes just a few minutes, and your feedback is invaluable in shaping future resources. Please complete by Friday, March 14, 2025.

Thank you for your time and dedication to legal education. We appreciate your participation!

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CALIcon Conference 2025 Registration is OPEN!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by scottlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CALI Conference for Law School Computing, also known as CALIcon, is a two-day event hosted annually by the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI). It brings together law faculty, librarians, IT professionals, distance learning staff, and law school administrators to discuss the latest trends and innovations in legal education technology.
The conference provides a platform for attendees to:

  • Share ideas and best practices: Participants have the opportunity to learn from experts and peers about innovative approaches to using technology in the classroom.
  • Network with colleagues: The conference fosters connections among legal educators, allowing for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
  • Explore new technologies: Attendees can discover emerging technologies and tools that can enhance the learning experience for law students.

CALIcon covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • AI in the classroom
  • Video technology
  • Online learning

To register: 2025.calicon.org

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Strengthen Student Learning & Track Progress with CALI LessonLink

Posted on February 19, 2025 by scottlee

screenshot of CALI Lessonlink (formative assessment tool)

Law faculty can gain powerful insights into student performance with CALI LessonLink. This feature allows you to assign CALI Lessons, QuizWright quizzes, and self-published lessons through a unique URL, enabling real-time tracking of student progress for formative assessment. With detailed analytics and grade reports, you can assess comprehension, identify knowledge gaps, and refine your teaching strategies. LessonLink makes it easy to monitor performance question-by-question, compare student results, and download reports for deeper analysis. Best of all, you can create unlimited LessonLinks each semester to keep data organized. Elevate your teaching with CALI LessonLink—an effortless way to integrate formative assessment into your law courses.

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Boost Your Bar Exam Confidence with CALI’s “Bar Success and Planning” Lessons!

Posted on February 11, 2025 by scottlee

Preparing for the bar exam is a rigorous journey, but with the right tools, success is within reach. CALI Lessons’ “Bar Success and Planning” offers a strategic approach to mastering key concepts and honing test-taking skills essential for the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) on February 26, 2025. These interactive lessons are designed to give you a strategic edge, helping you master key concepts, improve time management, and build the confidence needed to excel on exam day. Don’t leave your success to chance—these targeted lessons are tailored to help you quickly navigate the bar exam’s challenges. Click “Learn More” to start your path to bar exam success today!

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CALI Welcomes a New Slate of Board Members

Posted on February 5, 2025 by scottlee

Board_of_directors_in_office_with_CEOWelcome to the newest members of the Board of Directors at the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)! We are honored to have you join our mission of advancing legal education through innovative technology and dynamic learning resources. Your expertise and leadership will play a vital role in shaping the future of digital legal instruction, ensuring that students, educators, and professionals have access to cutting-edge tools and content.

We look forward to your insights, collaboration, and contributions as we continue to drive CALI’s impact in the legal education community. Welcome aboard!

  • Michelle Hook Dewey, Mercer University School of Law
  • David Kemp, Justia, Inc. & Rutgers Law School
  • Joe Rosenberg, CUNY Law School (City University of New York)
  • Sara Frug, LII & Cornell Law School
  • Stephen Johnson, Mercer University Law School
  • Jenny Wondracek, Capital University Law School

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Check out Copyright Law: Cases and Materials by Chris M. Holman, a casebook designed for today’s one-semester copyright law course.

Posted on January 22, 2025 by scottlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re excited to announce the release of a new casebook from eLangdell Press: Copyright Law: Cases and Materials, written by Chris M. Holman, Professor at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law.

This thoughtfully designed resource is intended for a one-semester course on copyright law and provides a modern, interactive learning experience. Highlights include:

* Edited judicial decisions paired with interactive “check your understanding” questions and detailed explanations.

* “Things to consider” prompts for focused and meaningful reading.

* Exploration of key topics, including DMCA safe harbors and generative AI cases.

Whether you’re a professor looking to enhance your curriculum or a student delving into copyright law, this casebook is an invaluable resource for mastering key doctrines and exploring emerging issues in the field.

📖 Learn more and get your free digital copy here: https://cca.li/1Ix

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Strive for Excellence: Earn the Prestigious CALI Award and Stand Out in Law School

Posted on January 20, 2025 by scottlee

happy students celebrating winning the CALI Excellence of the Future Award

 

The CALI Excellence for the Future Award® represents a prestigious honor awarded to the highest-scoring student in each law school class, showcasing their dedication, hard work, and mastery of the subject. As a law student, striving for this accolade sets you apart academically and demonstrates your commitment to excellence in a highly competitive field. With over half of CALI’s 200 member law schools recognizing and publicly honoring award recipients, earning this distinction can enhance your professional reputation and open doors to career opportunities. Aim high, persevere, and let the CALI Award symbolize your unwavering determination to excel in your legal education.

To learn more, click here.

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CALI is thrilled to announce our participation in the AALS 2025 Annual Meeting

Posted on January 6, 2025 by scottlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working to use technology to improve legal education & access to justice

CALI is thrilled to announce our participation in the AALS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Francisco! Join us from January 7 to 11 as we explore the future of legal education and innovation. Stop by our booth to see what’s new!

  • Over 1300 interactive tutorials in 40 different legal subject areas that are peer-reviewed by law faculty
  • Free casebooks and supplements authored and reviewed by law faculty and downloadable in PDF, eBook, and MS Word formats with built-in permission to edit and redistribute to your students
  • A formative assessment platform for legal education that can be used inside the classroom, in a flipped classroom setting, distance learning, or as supplemental study – your choice
  • AI-generated resources to enhance the offerings of CALI Lessons and eLangdell casebook
CALI booth at AALS2025
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Discover CALI’s New AI-Powered Learning Resources – Explore Now!

Posted on December 24, 2024 by scottlee

CALI announces their entering AI course development

We’re excited to share something we’ve been working on here at CALI. We’ve begun experimenting with artificial intelligence to create learning resources based on our existing content.

These AI-generated resources are designed to complement our CALI Lessons and eLangdell casebooks, offering students new ways to interact with the material and serve as a pipeline to the source content for deeper learning.  

CALI is committed to maintaining high-quality standards. That means every AI-generated resource will be reviewed by staff and law faculty to ensure accuracy. 

We’ve posted a few examples of these resources on our website and we’ll continue to add more as they’re developed. You can explore these resources and see firsthand what we’re building at cali.org/ai.

Let us know what you think! Email ssmith@cali.org.

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Check out our CALI Lessons to help you prepare and attack final exams

Posted on November 19, 2024 by scottlee

Student studying for examsPreparation for law school final exams is crucial, as these exams often determine a significant portion of a student’s final grade and can impact career opportunities. Law exams require more than memorization; they test students’ ability to analyze complex fact patterns, apply legal principles, and make persuasive arguments under time constraints. In conjunction with several Academic Success professionals, CALI offers multiple CALI Lessons on exam preparation.

 

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