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HUGELY beneficial, particular in terms of time management and expectations. I remained much calmer during finals than my peers did and it showed in my grades!
—Anonymous, New York University School of Law, Class of 2014
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Law Preview helped me adjust my expectations of law school. Before the first class, I was far better prepared than other students. While my classmates were adjusting to new schedules and strategies, I was already committed to a study schedule, I knew how to effectively brief a case, and I was already introduced to each of my first year subjects. Other students were convinced that I had attended law school previously! Law Preview undoubtedly contributed to my success in my first year. I finished in the top ten of my class, and I clerked for a Court of Appeals judge this summer. I am so convinced of the effectiveness of Law Preview, I'm taking a week off work this summer to act as a student assistant for Law Preview. Thanks, Don, for your commitment to helping law students become better students, and better lawyers!
—Donald T., North Carolina Central University School of Law, Class of 2010
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The Law Preview course definitely gave me an edge in my first semester classes. I went in to each class having a general idea of what to expect and how to consider the material presented. The amount of information thrown at us could get so overwhelming at times, but with my notes from Law Preview I was able to focus on what was most relevant. The exam taking tips were very helpful as well. They helped me organize my exam preparation materials and manage my time while taking the exams. My school provides written evaluations rather than grades but I got the equivalent of A- in three of my four classes. In the fourth, I got the equivalent of an A. Based on my performance, I have already been hired by a judge for the summer!
—Anonymous, Northeastern University School of Law, Class of 2009
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I got the most from experiencing different professors and from thinking about how I might personally go about analyzing the law. Even though I don't do everything the way that Law Preview recommended, it was good to have a sense of where to begin. It was a worthwhile investment, even though I go to a school with no grades or rankings.
—Anonymous, Northeastern University School of Law, Class of 2013
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I am writing to thank you for the wonderful experience your Law Preview course offers. . . . I have been away from a formal curriculum for 25 years while practicing surgery and your introduction to the first year of law school was exactly what I needed. As I look at my classmates, I see mid-semester panic starting to set in. Thanks to you, I am not in that situation. . . . I'll always recommend you very highly and thank you again.
—Dr. David P., Northern Illinois University College of Law, Class of 2003
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I would absolutely suggest Law Preview to any student about to enter law school, especially if you are looking to end your 1L year at the top of your class. When all of my classmates were confused on how to study for class, prepare outlines, or write exam answers, Law Preview was my guide. I felt comfortable and prepared going into exam time, and without Law Preview, I know this could NOT have been possible. Law Preview gave me a huge advantage over other students in my class. Further, I was able to have in-depth analysis and discussions with professors about our case material since I had already encountered it during Law Preview. I owe my successful 1L year, and a shot at transferring to a top-25 law school, to Don and the distinguished professors at the program. Law Preview is the best preparation any student could do before entering law school. Thank you!!! [Ranked #4 out of 126 students after the 1L year].
—Anonymous, Northern Illinois University College of Law, Class of 2013
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Law Preview mentally prepared for the challenge that was ahead. It taught me early that I had to do a lot of preparation and work a little harder than I worked in college.
—Anonymous, Northwestern University School of Law, Class of 2014
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I loved it! [Law Preview] made me feel much more confident in class and studying!
—Katherine M., Notre Dame Law School, Class of 2011
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Law Preview played a large part in my success during my first year. The program benefited me in several ways. It provided an accurate experience of what law school classes are like. For me, this was extremely helpful. My background is in science and I had been out of school for seven years before going back to law school. I was also unsure about how good of a fit law school would be for me, so Law Preview was a way for me try it out before quitting my job and taking on student loan debt. Law school is a stressful experience, and any way you can find to reduce that stress gives you an advantage. Some people in my class were overwhelmed and felt lost after the first week of school because they didn't know how to read or brief cases. The reading assignments and case briefs I did for Law Preview helped me hit the ground running when school started and gave me an advantage over a lot of my classmates. Most importantly, it gave me confidence that law
school was a good fit for me, which helped me fully commit to it. One of the keys to success in law school is finding a work schedule that allows you to complete your assigned readings and start preparing early for finals. The most beneficial part of Law Preview for me was that it provided a proven schedule for managing the heavy workload. I would have been lost without this schedule. It helped me stay on track throughout the semester and gave me an idea of when I needed to start my outlines for each class. Some people in my class waited until November or later to start their outlines. You can't do that in law school. There is just too much information to process. Closely following the schedule Law Preview provided gave me significantly more time to prepare for finals than many of my classmates. This advantage was crucial in helping me excel in my classes. The post-program support provided by Law Preview also helped me to stay on track. Throughout the first semester, Don sent emails reminding alumni where we should be in terms of preparation and provided tips for succeeding on law school exams. Again, law school is all about finding ways to gain an advantage and these tips definitely helped. The thing that impressed me most, though, was that Don made himself available to alumni by email or phone after the program ended. During the first semester, I emailed Don about 6 weeks before finals starting to make sure I wasn't too far behind on my preparation. He suggested we schedule a time to talk on the phone and we ended up speaking for 20 minutes about where I was and what I needed to do. He also convinced me to use the Law-in-a-Flash flashcards to prepare for my exams. I was concerned about the cost, but he assured me they were worthwhile. He was right. They were great and helped me excel at spotting issues on my exams.
This type of individual feedback and support that Don provided is simply not available in law school. Having access to it gave me a definite advantage in preparing for finals. . . . Law school is expensive and you might be concerned about adding to that cost by signing up for Law Preview. I completely understand and had the same concerns. Ultimately, I chose to look at Law Preview as an investment, and it has really paid off for me. My law school doesn't post individual class rankings, but I finished significantly above the class average first semester and did even better second semester. I owe a lot of my success to the preparation and support I received from Law Preview. For most people, attending law school is a $100k-180k investment. You wouldn't invest that much money in the stock market without doing research and preparation to increase your odds of success. Law Preview is a proven way to increase your of odds of achieving a significant return on your investment in law school by earning high grades during your crucial 1L year. Given the current legal job market, you need to give yourself every advantage you can.
—Anonymous, Notre Dame Law School, Class of 2011
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Great overview of the subject matter covered. Also instilled in me an internal clock/checklist so that I had a sense of where I needed to be--in terms of final exam preparation-- during the course of the semester.
—Anonymous, Notre Dame Law School, Class of 2012
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I attended the NY session last year and wanted to give you an update.. . . Once regular classes ended, I was unsure how to switch over to exam mode so I called you for advice. You calmed my nerves and got me back on the right track. I am happy to tell you I graded on to Law Review. Additionally, I received the highest grade on my legal writing brief, which earned me a spot on Moot Court. . . . Thanks again for all your help.
—Richard D., Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2004
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3.5 -- Including two As!!! That was my GPA after completing my first semester of law school. Thanks to Law Preview I was able to accomplish what I wanted when I began school; I am at the top of my class and have been invited to join the Law Review. After taking your course, I was relaxed and confident when I entered law school, and I had a clear direction on how to attack my first semester. Most students fail to realize that once they enter law school EVERYONE is on equal ground, regardless of their background. . . . Law Preview provided me with an excellent foundation for law school and I highly recommend the program to anyone who has high aspirations of succeeding in law school . . . Thank you guys for helping me achieve my goals.
—Christine R., Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2003
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[Law Preview] instilled importance of briefing cases, not just book briefing, to make sure I really understood the case; how critical it is to stay on top of the work and studying and not to leave it all until the reading period [rank #11 out of 259].
—Anonymous, Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2009
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As a single parent of two preschoolers, I knew that going to law school 10 years later than my classmates would present a number of opportunitites and pose a number of challenges, mainly the fact that I hadn't been in "study mode" for quite some time and was out of practice with the academic routine. I went to Law Preview to get myself back in the academic mindset. Law Preview mainly scared the hell out of me with the advice to study 12 hours per day, every day, if I wanted to be at the top of my class. While I thought this figure was overkill (11 hours was plenty for me), I am grateful for the advice because it underscored how competitive law school is and how much material there is to absorb and master in a short period of time. The good study habits begun in Law Preview served me well: I graded onto Law Review, made Moot Court, and earned the highest grade award in three classes.
—Laura C., Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2009
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As a single mother of a preschool child and returning student, Law Preview enabled me to determine what the essential skills needed to get through law school were. My goal, unlike many colleagues, was not to make the top 10%, although Law Preview provided me with those skills. I made the choice to put in the work necessary to keep me going through school with an average GPA, while making time for what was just as important--raising a precocious 5 year old. I learned to prioritize my time, 'clear the deck' before school began, and was given an edge in learning how to brief cases. I am now a rising 2L with a judicial internship and 2 additional second year courses already under my belt based on summer school. I would not have been as prepared to get through law school without Law Preview, and I recommend the course to any nontraditional (if there is such a thing) law student.
—Deborah S., Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2010
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I do not think I will ever be able to know how much Law Preview has helped me. It was by far the best investment I could have ever asked for. I would recommend it to anyone that is going to law school. I continue to step back and think, wow, I wonder where I would be without that class. It was just very eye opening and helpful in my first semester. I enjoyed the non-scary professors as a mini-icebreaker to the class. I also found all the tips very helpful. I may not remember all the terms that we discussed or went over, but I am familiar with the topics and this helps tremendously to get my arms around each class. Thanks again
—Lauren H., Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2011
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I feel that Law Preview set me apart from the rest of the class because I knew what to expect before I even started school. Many of the cases we read and briefed for class I had already an understanding of because we had gone over them in Law Preview. It also helped me with time management and balancing all the work that is expected during first year. I felt more comfortable starting law school because I knew what I was about to encounter. I am in the top 1% of first year class and I strongly believe it was due in part to the skills I learned through Law Preview [ranked #3 out of 317 after first semester]. I would high recommend law preview to anyone entering law school.
—Anonymous, Nova Southeastern University—Shepard Broad Law Center, Class of 2011
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I graded on! I attended the Chicago session last summer. I was awfully apprehensive about starting law school at age 52, competing with kids who hadn't started becoming senile yet. The course gave both the skills I needed and the confidence to hit the ground running. I've actually enjoyed my first year at Ohio Northern, and the invitation to join Law Review was such a thrill. Thanks for your help.
—Peg S., Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Class of 2005
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Law Preview made me feel much more confident about facing my first semester of law school. It taught me how to prepare for class, review materials, and study for exams. I credit Law Preview with helping me to place in the top 10% of my class after the first semester.
—Catherine L., Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Class of 2009
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I want to thank you for creating the Law Preview course. I know and can say without a doubt that the Law Preview class is responsible for me being in the position that I am today. I received the best grades that I have every received in school… EVER. I believe that this is because the Law Preview class provided me with a basic understanding of each of the major courses, but more importantly informed me of the amount of work that would be required. Further, the course provided a game plan that was easy to follow and has been proven to work. Had the course not stress the importance of reading and briefing every case assigned and to start studying early, I probably would have simply cut corners and would have been only hurting myself and would be deep in the 1L pack. Yet, because of the course I am out in front of the pack hoping to extend my lead even further in the spring semester. I have been able to create a nice safety net, which will relieve the anxiety, for keeping my scholarship and have positioned myself to be eligible to receive more. Further, I made the dean’s list. I cannot even adequately express my thanks for creating this course. [Ranked #4 out of 118 students].
—Paul H., Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law, Class of 2010
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