This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses the benefits of using the IRAC structure (Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion) when outlining your answer to a law school exam essay. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recall the IRAC method for organizing essay exam answers. 2. Recognize some of the […]

Everyone has heard the rumors about law school. Do your first semester grades determine the job you will get after law school? Do you really not have any time to eat, shower, or see friends? In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals take on a series of law school myths. Learning Outcomes On completion of […]

In this podcast, four Academic Support professionals discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations in law school, and provide guidance on how to do so. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize what sets law school apart from undergrad. 2. Recognize why it is important to set […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton provides 10 practical tips and best practices, along with common mistakes you can avoid, for law school essay exam writing. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Formulate essay exam answers that are more complete, organized, and engaging. 2. Apply simple techniques to […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two of the elements needed to attach a security interest to collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: value given and a debtor’s rights in the collateral. The security agreement requirement is the subject of a separate podcast. Learning Outcomes On completion of the […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin focuses on two Article 9 issues: (i) when does a person have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest even though they have voidable title and (ii) when does the debtor have sufficient rights to grant an Article 9 security interest under the entrustment doctrine. Learning […]

This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses why outlining in law school should really be called synthesizing, and gives tips to help you outline (or synthesize!) more effectively. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Explain how outlining in law school is actually the process of synthesizing. 2. […]

This podcast by Professor Jennifer S. Martin will focus on certain sale transactions that might not satisfy § 9-203’s elements for attaching a security interest but nevertheless fall within the definition of a security interest. These transactions create a security interest due to the form of the transaction, in this case sales of accounts, chattel […]

This podcast by Melissa A. Hale discusses the importance of collegiality and professionalism in law school and in practice, and gives concrete tips on how to practice being more professional, cooperative, and respectful in your everyday interactions. Learning Outcomes On completion of the podcast, the student will be able to: 1. Recognize the importance of […]

This podcast by Nicole Lefton discusses early warning signs that a law student may be struggling, and gives advice on how to effectively overcome these struggles. The podcast addresses students who may be experiencing difficulty understanding the material as well as students who are having a hard time keeping up with the volume of work. […]