Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're exploring the unique aspects of Legal Research and Writing, a critical first-year law school class.
In this episode we discuss:
>The key differences between Legal Research and Writing and your other 1L classes
>Tips for doing well in Legal Research and Writing class
>The types of assignments you'll see in See more +
Welcome to the Law School Toolbox podcast for our special series on starting off on the right foot in law school! In today's episode, we're exploring the unique aspects of Legal Research and Writing, a critical first-year law school class.
In this episode we discuss:
>The key differences between Legal Research and Writing and your other 1L classes
>Tips for doing well in Legal Research and Writing class
>The types of assignments you'll see in a typical LRW class
>Sources of law that you'll be using
>Knowing when you're finished with your legal research
Looking for more personalized help as you get ready for law school? Check out our flagship Start Law School Right course at startlawschoolright.com. It provides a full overview of the skills you need in law school, along with opportunities to practice and get feedback from a Law School Toolbox tutor.
Resources:
>"Start Law School Right" podcast series (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/law-school-toolbox-podcast-archive/pre-law-episodes/#start-off-right)
>"Start Law School Right" course (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/start-law-school-right/)
>Law School Toolbox (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/)
>Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/)
>Strategies for Pre-Law Students (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/strategies-new-law-students/tips-for-pre-law-students/)
>Podcast Episode 379: Quick Tips – Bluebooking Like a Pro (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-379-quick-tips-bluebooking-like-a-pro/)
>LexisNexis (https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-us/gateway.page)
>Westlaw (https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/westlaw)
Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-409-start-law-school-right-legal-research-and-writing/)
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