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
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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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John Joergensen joins The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction!

Posted on November 5, 2024 by scottlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are thrilled to announce that John Joergensen has joined the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) as our new Assistant Director of Curriculum. With an impressive background in legal research, education, and technology, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our organization.

Bio

John Joergensen has extensive experience in legal research, education and technology.

As a librarian at Rutgers Law School, he established and maintained digital collections of New Jersey and federal law.  He has written and presented extensively the importance of making legal information available and affordable.  2007 he received the Public Access to Government Information Award from the American Association of Law Libraries and in 2011 was named to the Fastcase 50 as one of the country’s “most interesting and provocative leaders in the combined fields of law, scholarship and technology.”

As director of the Rutgers University Law School Libraries, he worked to expand public collections as well as serve the needs of the law school community.  He has taught Advanced Legal Research, Remedies, and Criminal Law.

Prior to becoming a librarian, John practiced criminal law.

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New eLangdell® Press casebook available for your classroom

Posted on October 17, 2024 by scottlee

 

Cover page to Contract Doctrine, Theory & Practice legal casebook by eLangdell Press.

I wanted to introduce you to Contract Doctrine, Theory & Practice (Second Edition)by Professor J.H. Verkerke of the University of Virginia School of Law, a comprehensive and accessible casebook that could enhance your first-year contracts course. This casebook covers enough core common law concepts to offer a rich four-credit first-year course, including a selection of UCC topics that will enrich students’ understanding of courts’ doctrinal choices. Additionally, it includes screencast videos that directly complement the readings, providing an engaging way for students to better comprehend and connect with the material.

​​​​​​I believe this casebook would be a valuable addition to your classroom, and I encourage you to consider it for your course.

About the Author

J H Verkerke
Professor of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Charlottesville, Virginia

J.H. (Rip) Verkerke is a professor of law and director of the Program for Employment and Labor Law Studies at the University of Virginia School of Law. He earned an M.Phil. in economics and a J.D. from Yale University. He joined the UVA Law School faculty in 1991 after clerking for Judge Ralph K. Winter, Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Verkerke teaches contracts, several employment law courses,and a seminar on conservation planning and law.

A pioneer in the use of technology to support legal education, Verkerke was selected as an inaugural member of the University Academy of Teaching and won an All-University Teaching Award in 2007. In 2012, he received a Hybrid Challenge Grant for Technology-Enhanced Teaching to transform his first-year contracts class using the flipped classroom model of instruction. He previously chaired the University Committee on Information Technology.

Verkerke’s published research focuses on employment discrimination law, employment contracts, vicarious liability, the economics of discrimination, and contract theory. He has co-authored an empirical study of law school teaching practices and how those methods affect student experiences and outcomes.

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American Legal Technology Award for Education was awarded to The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instructions (CALI)

Posted on October 8, 2024 by scottlee

CALI proudly announces that we won the American Legal Technology Award for Education! 🎉 We are dedicated to providing innovative and accessible legal ed/tech solutions for students, educators, and professionals. Thank you to our amazing team and supporters for this incredible honor!

CALI also earned an honorable mention for the A2J category.

Category Description:

Access to Justice – an organization or individual who has made a difference by helping the underserved access the legal system through technology.

Education – an individual or institution displaying outstanding innovation in legal education.

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A Comprehensive Approach with the Statutory Law: Course Source

Posted on September 24, 2024 by scottlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Statutory Law Course Source is a comprehensive educational tool designed to train law students across all three key apprenticeships outlined in the Carnegie Foundation’s report on legal education: knowledge, skills, and values.

Unlike traditional casebooks or coursebooks, a “course source” includes resources to train students in all three apprenticeships identified by the Carnegie Foundation in its influential report on legal education, Educating Lawyers: Preparation for the Profession of Law. To address the knowledge apprenticeship, the Statutory Law Course Source includes all of the traditional elements of a casebook or coursebook (cases, commentary, notes, and questions) and includes several hypotheticals and problem exercises that focus on reinforcing statutory law and developing students’ analytical and writing skills. In addition, as one of the many forms of summative and formative assessment included in the book, every chapter includes one or more CALI exercises as “quizzes” to reinforce the material covered in the chapter. To address the skills apprenticeship, the Statutory Law Course Source includes several legal research exercises (focusing on finding statutes, analyzing statutory structure, and understanding the notice and comment rulemaking process) and drafting exercises in addition to the hypotheticals and problem exercises described above. To address the values apprenticeship, the Statutory Law Course Source includes several professional identity formation exercises.

The Statutory Law Course Source also incorporates a wealth of audio/video materials and external links to bring the cases, disputes, and materials in the book to life. For instance, links are provided to the audio for the oral arguments in most of the principal cases excerpted in the book. For many of the principal cases that are excerpted in the book, there are also links to decision documents, local media coverage or other background materials. While the principal cases have been edited, the book includes links to the full unedited versions of all of the principal cases in the book. Throughout the book, there are also several “Resource” sections that identify reports, databases, audio or video materials, government documents, and other materials that are relevant to the topics covered in the chapter.

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Enhance Your Constitutional Law Course with eLangdell Press’s New Casebook

Posted on August 14, 2024 by scottlee

We are thrilled to announce the release of a new legal casebook, “Constitutional Rights,” published by eLangdell® Press and authored by Jud Campbell of Stanford Law School. This resource is designed for a one-semester survey course on federal constitutional rights and promises to be an invaluable addition to your classroom.

Why “Constitutional Rights” is Essential for Your Course

In a time of significant doctrinal fluidity, the casebook aims to provide students with historical and conceptual tools to critically evaluate how and why the Supreme Court has shaped the landscape of rights jurisprudence.

The casebook begins with a chronologically organized exploration of older ways of thinking about fundamental rights, and it then turns to discrete doctrinal areas—focusing on the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Speech and Religion Clauses of the First Amendment, along with additional material on the Second Amendment and the Takings Clause.

In doing so, the casebook puts less emphasis on doctrinal minutiae and more on key themes and concepts—and particularly ones that reappear across multiple doctrinal areas.

Benefits of Adopting this OER Casebook

In addition to its rich content, “Constitutional Rights” offers several practical benefits that make it a superior choice for both you and your students:

  1. Cost Savings for Students: By providing free books to CALI member schools, we eliminate the financial burden of additional book costs. Students can download the casebook at no charge.
  2. Convenience and Accessibility: No more having your students lug around heavy textbooks that can cause back pain. The casebook is compatible with all mobile devices and tablets, allowing students to access the material anywhere.
  3. Flexible and Customizable Content: Published under a Creative Commons license and released in a variety of formats the casebook enables faculty to use and remix the content to suit their educational needs.

“Students can download the casebook for free or purchase a print copy at cost, easing the financial burden of casebook expenses.”

Call to Action

We strongly encourage you to incorporate “Constitutional Rights” into your recommended reading list for the upcoming semester. Doing so will provide your students with a modern, comprehensive, accessible resource that enhances their learning experience and deepens their understanding of constitutional rights.

To review the casebook, click here to download at no cost.

Thank you for considering this exceptional resource. We believe “Constitutional Rights” will be a valuable asset to your curriculum and look forward to supporting your educational endeavors.

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🎉 Happy Retirement, Deb Quentel! 🎉

Posted on August 5, 2024 by scottlee

Today, we celebrate Deb Quentel’s remarkable career. She is retiring after 27 years as the Director of Curriculum at CALI. Deb’s passion and dedication have left an indelible mark on our organization and countless students’ lives. Her infectious spirit and unwavering commitment have driven us forward, shaping the future of legal education. As Deb embarks on this new chapter, we wish her endless joy, relaxation, and new adventures.

Thank you, Deb, for your incredible contributions. You will be deeply missed but forever cherished. Cheers to a happy and fulfilling retirement! 🌟🎉

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Register for CALIcon24 before prices increase!

Posted on April 30, 2024 by scottlee

Join us at CALIcon24, the premier event where the frontiers of legal education and technology converge. This year, we’re bringing together an unparalleled lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and pioneers from across the legal landscape to explore the newest trends, tools, and techniques transforming how legal education is delivered. Whether you’re looking to network with peers, gain insights from cutting-edge workshops, or influence the future of legal tech, CALIcon24 is your gateway to advancement.

Excited to announce David Colarusso as this year’s CALIcon24 Keynote Speaker

We are thrilled to announce that David Colarusso, a Suffolk University Law School Clinical Fellow and Director of the Legal Innovation and Technology Lab, will be this year’s CALIcon24 Keynote Speaker. His presentation is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. PT.

 

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