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Gather class notes, briefs, case book, any study aids (including other outlines), the syllabus ORGANIZE THE OUTLINE AROUND ISSUES NOT CASES...SYNTHESIZE!
Use the syllabus, the table of content of the case book, and commercial
outlines to help organize the issues...develop rules of law and use cases
as examples
USE YOUR OWN WORDS!! Of course there are legal terms you need to use,
but the outline is for you. Use language that makes sense to you.
Even if use another outline, re-write in your own words.
Go from general to specific |
| Start the Outline Early! | Not starting soon enough is often a problem. You should be working
on your outline within 2-3 weeks after classes start.
Use the table of contents of your textbook and/or commercial outline BUT follow the order that your professor follows |
| Decide on the Theory, Concept, Cause of Action, Defense | Organize around the cause of actions (Battery), Theory (Consideration), Concept (Due Process), or Defense (Self-Defense) of the Course |
| Arrive at the Primary Rule for the Theory, Concept, Cause of Action, or Defense | Use case in casebook
Use notes in the case book Use notes from hornbook or commercial outlines Use note from class |
| Break the rule into elements (component parts), define the standard or test for each element and any exception to the definition | Arrive at this definition: same as arriving at rule
In law school you will be tested on the elements You will need to know definition quite well Tackle the element in the order covered in your textbook, professor or casebook |
| Identify Alternative or Minority Rules. Break the rule(s) into elements | See above |
| Illustrate the definitions and the exceptions | Use two or three very short fact patterns
Illustration makes it easier to memorize the rule The more fact patterns you expose yourself to, the easier for you to know which rule is called into use |
| Identify the policy reasons behind the rule(s), element(s), standard(s) and test(s) |
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Law School Boot Camp |
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Passing the Bar Supplemental Coaching |
| February 2008 Bar Application Deadline November 30, 2007 |
| July 2008 Bar Application Deadline March 30, 2008 |
