for ours we have a Case Analysis and Briefing on day 2.1ferret! wrote:wait....you were taught how to brief cases?SBL wrote:If they told me to wear a suit to orientation, I'd show up in shorts and flip-flops anyway. Screw that noise. Nobody needs to be dressed to the nines to hear the academic support staff tell you how to brief a case.vandalvideo wrote:A suit is apparently required for the morning at X law school, but after that it is "student-wear". The heck is student-wear? Duct taped shoes and sideways visors?
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Kind of. Mainly we were just told to read all the cases twice and that briefing them was so monumentally important that, should we fail to do so, we might as well just be flushing tuition dollars down the toilet. It was lulzy, but the important thing is that I was wearing shorts, a t-shirt and flip-flops while this was happening.1ferret! wrote:wait....you were taught how to brief cases?SBL wrote:If they told me to wear a suit to orientation, I'd show up in shorts and flip-flops anyway. Screw that noise. Nobody needs to be dressed to the nines to hear the academic support staff tell you how to brief a case.vandalvideo wrote:A suit is apparently required for the morning at X law school, but after that it is "student-wear". The heck is student-wear? Duct taped shoes and sideways visors?
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The prevailing wisdom on TLS seems to be that briefing cases is excessive and time consuming. I read law school confidential and considered the highlighter method only to also learn on TLS that this is overkill. I was beginning to consider some kind of hybrid method.
Now though, reading the syllabus for a few of my 1L courses and talking to some of the 2/3Ls at my school,my Torts professor actually requires written briefs, to the point she expects you to stand holding a single sheet of paper in your hand and recite.
So, my question: Is learning to brief cases actually a necessity? Do some of you have experiences in 2 and 3L where written briefs are actually required? If this is the case, is there really any point in me mastering some simpler method of summarizing?
So far, between orientation and my first 3 days of classes I have about 12 cases to brief. In all of these cases it seems to be mandatory. Is this outside the norm, or are these instructions that more experienced students just casually ignore?
Now though, reading the syllabus for a few of my 1L courses and talking to some of the 2/3Ls at my school,my Torts professor actually requires written briefs, to the point she expects you to stand holding a single sheet of paper in your hand and recite.
So, my question: Is learning to brief cases actually a necessity? Do some of you have experiences in 2 and 3L where written briefs are actually required? If this is the case, is there really any point in me mastering some simpler method of summarizing?
So far, between orientation and my first 3 days of classes I have about 12 cases to brief. In all of these cases it seems to be mandatory. Is this outside the norm, or are these instructions that more experienced students just casually ignore?
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rdcws000 wrote:The prevailing wisdom on TLS seems to be that briefing cases is excessive and time consuming. I read law school confidential and considered the highlighter method only to also learn on TLS that this is overkill. I was beginning to consider some kind of hybrid method.
Now though, reading the syllabus for a few of my 1L courses and talking to some of the 2/3Ls at my school,my Torts professor actually requires written briefs, to the point she expects you to stand holding a single sheet of paper in your hand and recite.
So, my question: Is learning to brief cases actually a necessity? Do some of you have experiences in 2 and 3L where written briefs are actually required? If this is the case, is there really any point in me mastering some simpler method of summarizing?
So far, between orientation and my first 3 days of classes I have about 12 cases to brief. In all of these cases it seems to be mandatory. Is this outside the norm, or are these instructions that more experienced students just casually ignore?
My contracts professor would not let you look at the book. You had to bring a written brief to class.
I'm a 2L, and I find briefing useful.
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And should you wear a suit while doing this?rdcws000 wrote:The prevailing wisdom on TLS seems to be that briefing cases is excessive and time consuming. I read law school confidential and considered the highlighter method only to also learn on TLS that this is overkill. I was beginning to consider some kind of hybrid method.
Now though, reading the syllabus for a few of my 1L courses and talking to some of the 2/3Ls at my school,my Torts professor actually requires written briefs, to the point she expects you to stand holding a single sheet of paper in your hand and recite.
So, my question: Is learning to brief cases actually a necessity? Do some of you have experiences in 2 and 3L where written briefs are actually required? If this is the case, is there really any point in me mastering some simpler method of summarizing?
So far, between orientation and my first 3 days of classes I have about 12 cases to brief. In all of these cases it seems to be mandatory. Is this outside the norm, or are these instructions that more experienced students just casually ignore?
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You're welcome.SwollenMonkey wrote:Ok. Thank you for saving memistergoft wrote:There is no reason to do this.SwollenMonkey wrote:The thought had crossed my mind.the hassle of a tiefrom giving my future colleagues the impression I am a complete tool
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presh wrote:A guy in our class wore a suit to everything 1L. And by everything, I mean everything - class, parties, law school football.SBL wrote:I've already had two UCD 0Ls ask me what to wear to orientation. My reply: "Someone in your class will wear a suit to I-Week. You do not want to be that someone."
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should you dress up for the class photo?
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Biz casual is the way to go, imo. No ties, no jacket... none of that!APimpNamedSlickback wrote:should you dress up for the class photo?
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White tie.APimpNamedSlickback wrote:should you dress up for the class photo?
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Sorry, I guess I went off the topic quite a bit, but in fairness, the topic switched to briefing for a short period of time and I got carried away.Bikeflip wrote:And should you wear a suit while doing this?rdcws000 wrote:The prevailing wisdom on TLS seems to be that briefing cases is excessive and time consuming. I read law school confidential and considered the highlighter method only to also learn on TLS that this is overkill. I was beginning to consider some kind of hybrid method.
Now though, reading the syllabus for a few of my 1L courses and talking to some of the 2/3Ls at my school,my Torts professor actually requires written briefs, to the point she expects you to stand holding a single sheet of paper in your hand and recite.
So, my question: Is learning to brief cases actually a necessity? Do some of you have experiences in 2 and 3L where written briefs are actually required? If this is the case, is there really any point in me mastering some simpler method of summarizing?
So far, between orientation and my first 3 days of classes I have about 12 cases to brief. In all of these cases it seems to be mandatory. Is this outside the norm, or are these instructions that more experienced students just casually ignore?
So... I'm going with business casual. Seems to be the safe bet. I'll be in business casual every day I ever go to class anyway since I'll be going there after work, so why switch it up just for orientation.
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[/quote] SoftBoiledLife wrote:
Who gives a shit? The judge won't know who you are, and it's not like he's going to tell everyone in the local community that some random 1L wore jeans. What people don't realize is that you'd have to do something pretty epic for I Week to effect your career one iota. [/quote]
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It's true that wearing jeans into court during law school orientation isn't likely to be any sort of problem, but the whole issue of dress code has to do with being appropriate to social surroundings.. and wearing jeans to court may not be appropriate.
(comments in response to part of my original post where I wrote: "One thing to consider: at my school one of the orientation days we are going to a courtroom, so for that day I will make sure not to wear jeans. Some judges hate jeans.")
Who gives a shit? The judge won't know who you are, and it's not like he's going to tell everyone in the local community that some random 1L wore jeans. What people don't realize is that you'd have to do something pretty epic for I Week to effect your career one iota. [/quote]
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It's true that wearing jeans into court during law school orientation isn't likely to be any sort of problem, but the whole issue of dress code has to do with being appropriate to social surroundings.. and wearing jeans to court may not be appropriate.
(comments in response to part of my original post where I wrote: "One thing to consider: at my school one of the orientation days we are going to a courtroom, so for that day I will make sure not to wear jeans. Some judges hate jeans.")
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My orientation info says to "dress comfortably." So I'll be the old guy rockin' the cargo shorts, sandals, and a tee shirt covered by an unbuttoned hawaiian shirt
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
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Are you going to a school in Florida? Are you flying in directly from Florida?Iconoclast wrote:My orientation info says to "dress comfortably." So I'll be the old guy rockin' the cargo shorts, sandals, and a tee shirt covered by an unbuttoned hawaiian shirt
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
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Florida is too damn humid... Of course, it's hot enough here that I have to worry about my grass spontaneously bursting into flames, but at least it's a dry heatSwollenMonkey wrote:Are you going to a school in Florida? Are you flying in directly from Florida?Iconoclast wrote:My orientation info says to "dress comfortably." So I'll be the old guy rockin' the cargo shorts, sandals, and a tee shirt covered by an unbuttoned hawaiian shirt
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
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I can't believe this is a thread. Have people here never been to any sort of school orientation (say for maybe, I don't know, undergrad, maybe)? Did anyone wear a suit and tie to that orientation? Hell no, and if you did, you'd look like a total moron.
As much as this made me laugh, it's kind of pathetic that people treat law school as something so different from anything they've ever done that they would consider wearing something formal for orientation.
I mean srsly ppl c'mon
As much as this made me laugh, it's kind of pathetic that people treat law school as something so different from anything they've ever done that they would consider wearing something formal for orientation.
I mean srsly ppl c'mon
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People are excited, its a new experience. Nothing wrong with being a little over-anxious. I'm so damn stoked myself, I've had butterflies in my stomach for the last few days lol! Orientation for us is Friday evening and all day Saturday.Kurt Cobain wrote:I can't believe this is a thread. Have people here never been to any sort of school orientation (say for maybe, I don't know, undergrad, maybe)? Did anyone wear a suit and tie to that orientation? Hell no, and if you did, you'd look like a total moron.
As much as this made me laugh, it's kind of pathetic that people treat law school as something so different from anything they've ever done that they would consider wearing something formal for orientation.
I mean srsly ppl c'mon
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Heh, I don't blame you, I'd be nervous/excited too!LAWYER2 wrote:People are excited, its a new experience. Nothing wrong with being a little over-anxious. I'm so damn stoked myself, I've had butterflies in my stomach for the last few days lol! Orientation for us is Friday evening and all day Saturday.Kurt Cobain wrote:I can't believe this is a thread. Have people here never been to any sort of school orientation (say for maybe, I don't know, undergrad, maybe)? Did anyone wear a suit and tie to that orientation? Hell no, and if you did, you'd look like a total moron.
As much as this made me laugh, it's kind of pathetic that people treat law school as something so different from anything they've ever done that they would consider wearing something formal for orientation.
I mean srsly ppl c'mon
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I just found the pin I got for being a National Merit Scholarship Finalist in high school. I think I'll wear it for orientation. It should be a good conversation starter, and I want to make sure people know I'm not a person of low intellectual caliber.
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I'm guessing that would start more conversations about you than with you.clevinger33 wrote:I just found the pin I got for being a National Merit Scholarship Finalist in high school. I think I'll wear it for orientation. It should be a good conversation starter, and I want to make sure people know I'm not a person of low intellectual caliber.
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HAHAHAHAH, do you have any AP Scholar Certificates from high school? Bring those too!clevinger33 wrote:I just found the pin I got for being a National Merit Scholarship Finalist in high school. I think I'll wear it for orientation. It should be a good conversation starter, and I want to make sure people know I'm not a person of low intellectual caliber.
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If you wouldn't have such a negative attitude, maybe you wouldn't have shot yourself.Kurt Cobain wrote:I can't believe this is a thread. Have people here never been to any sort of school orientation (say for maybe, I don't know, undergrad, maybe)? Did anyone wear a suit and tie to that orientation? Hell no, and if you did, you'd look like a total moron.
As much as this made me laugh, it's kind of pathetic that people treat law school as something so different from anything they've ever done that they would consider wearing something formal for orientation.
I mean srsly ppl c'mon
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Are you my dad?Iconoclast wrote:Florida is too damn humid... Of course, it's hot enough here that I have to worry about my grass spontaneously bursting into flames, but at least it's a dry heatSwollenMonkey wrote:Are you going to a school in Florida? Are you flying in directly from Florida?Iconoclast wrote:My orientation info says to "dress comfortably." So I'll be the old guy rockin' the cargo shorts, sandals, and a tee shirt covered by an unbuttoned hawaiian shirt
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
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No, but I can be your daddy. Is this what your looking for? Usually, there is a craiglist ad associated with this type of question.sibley wrote:Are you my dad?Iconoclast wrote:Florida is too damn humid... Of course, it's hot enough here that I have to worry about my grass spontaneously bursting into flames, but at least it's a dry heatSwollenMonkey wrote:Are you going to a school in Florida? Are you flying in directly from Florida?Iconoclast wrote:My orientation info says to "dress comfortably." So I'll be the old guy rockin' the cargo shorts, sandals, and a tee shirt covered by an unbuttoned hawaiian shirt
Anyone doesn't like it, they can kiss my wrinkled old... nevermind... just stay off my lawn!
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