LAW Adjusting to Law School
Resources and information to help first year students adjust to law school at the University of Calgary.
Videos
Students at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law created this video warning their 16 year old selves about law school for the 2012 Law Show.
Blogs and forums
There are many legal blogs in Canada and the United States that will allow you to remain aware of legal developments in the two countries. SLAW is one of the most respected legal blogs in Canada. There are only a few blogs and discussion forums written specifically for law students - a handful of which are listed here.
Law Podcasts
In addition to popular law blogs, there are now many popular and well known legal podcasts about all facets of the law including legal issues and law school survival.
- Law School Toolbox PodcastThe Law School Toolbox podcast is an engaging show for law students about law school, the bar exam, legal careers, and life. Each week, they offer practical tips and advice on academic matters, careers, and more. The Law School Toolbox podcast is hosted by opinionated law school and bar exam experts Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess.
- ABA Law Student PodcastPresented by the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division, the ABA Law Student Podcast covers issues that affect law students, law schools, and recent grads.
- LawyeredLawyered is a bi-weekly, independent podcast series that takes a critical look at current Canadian legal issues. Each episode features a conversation with a different legal professional who provides their insight on recent developments in their area of practice.
Selective Books Available at the University of Calgary
- Bridging the Gap Between College and Law School by Ruta K. Stropus; Charlotte D. TaylorCall Number: KF283 .S77 2014ISBN: 9781594606038Publication Date: 2014
- 1L of a ride: a well-traveled professor's roadmap to success in the first year of law school by Andrew J. McClurgCall Number: KF287 .M38 2013ISBN: 0314283056Publication Date: 2013
- ''One L of a Year'' by Leah M. ChristensenCall Number: KF283 .C485 2012ISBN: 9781594609473Publication Date: 2012
- Coming to Law School by Ian GallacherCall Number: KF283 .G35 2010ISBN: 1594606536Publication Date: 2010
- What the L? by Kelsey May; Samantha Roberts; Elizabeth SheltonCall Number: KF283 .M388 2010ISBN: 1594608601Publication Date: 2010
- Law School Survival Manual by Nancy Rapoport; Jeffrey D. Van NeilCall Number: KF283 .R37 2010ISBN: 9780735594906Publication Date: 2010
- Strategies Tactics First Year Law Student (Maximize Your Grades) by Steven EmanuelCall Number: KF283 .W35 2010ISBN: 9780735591073Publication Date: 2010
- What Every Law Student Really Needs to Know by Jim George; Tracey E. George; Suzanna SherryCall Number: KF283 .G46 2009ISBN: 9780735582361Publication Date: 2009
- Law School Revealed by Ursu Furi-PerryCall Number: KF283 .F87 2009ISBN: 9781593576165Publication Date: 2009
- Demystifying the First Year by BinderCall Number: KF283 .M66 2010ISBN: 9780735584495Publication Date: 2010
- Asked and answered : your guide to law school success by Donna GersonCall Number: KF283 .G47ISBN: 9780314190888Publication Date: 2008
- Succeeding in Law School by Herbert N. RamyCall Number: KF283 .R36 2006ISBN: 1594601895Publication Date: 2006
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