Handouts
Scheduling
Weekly Schedule: a template for a week's worth of hour-by-hour scheduling for the hardcore planner.
Briefing
Sample briefs: contracts, criminal law, property, torts
IRAC
IRAC handout: The basics of IRAC (Issue Rule Analysis Conclusion).
Rule Synthesis: The basics of how to discern the rules from cases in order to construct a legal doctrine.
Note Taking
Abbreviations: A list of useful abbreviations for lectures.
Outlining
Handout #1: Outlining Generally
Handout #2: Open Book Exams
Handout #3: Closed Book Exams
Exam Taking
Exam Taking Handout: Tips on taking a law school examination.