Category Archives: Lessons

NEW CALI Podcast that emphasizes exam strategies

Posted on April 6, 2023 by scottlee

This podcast explains the difference between case briefing, class note-taking, smaller writing assignments, and exam essay-writing. It’s a podcast that emphasizes exam strategy as beginning early with practice exam-writing, offers encouragement and thought … Continue reading →

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New CALI Lesson – Introduction to Texas Rules of Form (the “Greenback”)

Posted on March 14, 2023 by scottlee

This lesson will help you master legal citations using the Texas Rules of Form, Fifteenth Edition (hereinafter “The Greenbook“), particularly with respect to specific rules of citation for your briefs and legal memoranda. The Greenbook at times refers to The Bluebook: A Uniform System of … Continue reading →

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We are now accepting session proposals for CALIcon23.

Posted on February 14, 2023 by scottlee

For over 30 years, CALIcon, The Conference for Law School Computing®, has organized its schedule at nearly the last minute in order to bring the most relevant and up-to-date presentations to attendees. This year is no different and we are … Continue reading →

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New CALI Lesson: Tips on How to Talk to Your Professors

Posted on November 14, 2022 by scottlee

In this lesson, we will discuss best practices to follow when deciding whether to approach a professor with a question. Also, we will cover some valuable tips that will help you get the most out of your meeting. The goal … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Using Tech to Advance Legal Education and Access to Justice

Posted on July 27, 2022 by scottlee

For 28 years, John Mayer has been executive director of the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, or CALI, a non-profit consortium of some 200 law schools that describes itself as “the innovative force pushing legal education … Continue reading →

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New CALI Podcast – First-Generation Student Experiences: Discussions in Law School Success

Posted on June 22, 2022 by scottlee

In this podcast, Melissa Hale, academic support professional and fellow first-generation student, speaks with two of her students about what it’s like to be a first-generation student in law school. Learning Outcomes On … Continue reading →

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Podcast: The Night Before Your Exam… Discussions in Law School Success

Posted on May 10, 2022 by scottlee

This podcast includes tips students can use the night before their exam and the day of the exam to be better prepared. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. List three tips to help prepare … Continue reading →

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Tips for Bar Exam Basics: Discussions in Law School Success

Posted on April 4, 2022 by scottlee

This podcast provides critical information that you should consider before you begin to study for the bar exam. There is a lot to think about even before you start your bar review, whether that’s meeting deadlines or preparing for hurdles. … Continue reading →

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New CALI Podcast – Managing Pandemic Stress in Law School: Discussions in Law School Success

Posted on March 28, 2022 by scottlee

In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals provide strategies for dealing with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while in law school. The pandemic introduced even greater uncertainty into an already stressful environment. This podcast provides tools to succeed at … Continue reading →

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Tips on Passing the Bar Exam

Posted on March 21, 2022 by scottlee

Introducing an audiobook of the CALI eLangdell® book, Passing the Bar: A Quick Reference Guide For Today’s Law Student (1st Edition), by Allie Robbins, Former Director of Academic Skills, CUNY School of Law. The brand new resource is FREE to download. The audiobook covers topics such … Continue reading →

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