Peter A Allard School of Law

1L Academic Success Lecture: Law School Basics

This lecture provides information regarding effective academic strategies that can be used throughout the year including reading a case and preparing for and participating in class. Students may raise questions and concerns regarding their law school experience thus far, and what they can expect going forward. Professor Nikos Harris also delivers a lecture on the value of handwriting notes in class.


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