OFFICIAL 1L Exam Prep & Motivation Thread (CSWS) Forum

[uvabro]

Chirelstein is a good overview of Ks, but it isn't very nuanced and I doubt it covers everything you do in class.

-guy who got a bad Ks grade.

Absolutely read it. You can read it in 1 day. It's worth devoting a day to a month out, but don't use it as your key supplement. But out of the 2 people I know who read it, they got 2 of the 4 a's in a class of 30-something. It reads like a story, and leads to a deeper understanding of some of the harder concepts.

[thelawschoolproject]

going to go have coffee with him in half an hour

hey, we have torts this semester, can I get some supp recs from you fall torts alums
our casebook is Schwartz if that makes a difference.

I used the torts e & e and that was all I really needed. It's a pretty straightforward subject, but I think there's value in working through the problems that the e&e gives you if (like me) your professor didn't have any exams on file for you to work through.

[lrslayer]

going to go have coffee with him in half an hour

hey, we have torts this semester, can I get some supp recs from you fall torts alums
our casebook is Schwartz if that makes a difference.

I used the torts e & e and that was all I really needed. It's a pretty straightforward subject, but I think there's value in working through the problems that the e&e gives you if (like me) your professor didn't have any exams on file for you to work through.

thanks! i bet you're killing it

[UnamSanctam]

going to go have coffee with him in half an hour

hey, we have torts this semester, can I get some supp recs from you fall torts alums
our casebook is Schwartz if that makes a difference.

I used the torts e & e and that was all I really needed. It's a pretty straightforward subject, but I think there's value in working through the problems that the e&e gives you if (like me) your professor didn't have any exams on file for you to work through.

Credited, from discussions with other people. Torts is the class for which you least need a supplement, but honestly why not take advantage of a good supp?

ADED

[shumpshump]

I used Chirelstein. Didn't find it particularly useful though. He did a pretty good job of clearing up the BLL, but it wasn't anything earth shattering.

Bro, on a separate issue, I heard our con-law Prof specifically said in a "how to do well in law school" thing last semester that she doesn't like students using supplements, can tell that students read Chirelstein when reading their tests, and takes that into account when giving them a grade on that exam. I'm so fucked.

[Bronck]

I used Chirelstein. Didn't find it particularly useful though. He did a pretty good job of clearing up the BLL, but it wasn't anything earth shattering.

Bro, on a separate issue, I heard our con-law Prof specifically said in a "how to do well in law school" thing last semester that she doesn't like students using supplements, can tell that students read Chirelstein when reading their tests, and takes that into account when giving them a grade on that exam. I'm so fucked.

I specifically emailed her about whether she recommended the Chemerinsky supplement and she told me "yes".

ETA: I remember that discussion (went to it), and I just recall her saying something along the lines of "Chemerinsky will say that Issue X requires A, B and C. I can tell kids used Chemerinsky in class if they say the same thing , even though I said it requires A, B, C and D." Or something along those lines.

[shumpshump]

I used Chirelstein. Didn't find it particularly useful though. He did a pretty good job of clearing up the BLL, but it wasn't anything earth shattering.

Bro, on a separate issue, I heard our con-law Prof specifically said in a "how to do well in law school" thing last semester that she doesn't like students using supplements, can tell that students read Chirelstein when reading their tests, and takes that into account when giving them a grade on that exam. I'm so fucked.

I specifically emailed her about whether she recommended the Chemerinsky supplement and she told me "yes".

Oh what?? THANK YOU SO MUCH. I feel so much better now haha

[Bronck]

I used Chirelstein. Didn't find it particularly useful though. He did a pretty good job of clearing up the BLL, but it wasn't anything earth shattering.

Bro, on a separate issue, I heard our con-law Prof specifically said in a "how to do well in law school" thing last semester that she doesn't like students using supplements, can tell that students read Chirelstein when reading their tests, and takes that into account when giving them a grade on that exam. I'm so fucked.

I specifically emailed her about whether she recommended the Chemerinsky supplement and she told me "yes".

Oh what?? THANK YOU SO MUCH. I feel so much better now haha

I think Chirelstein will be useful since it should cover what we cover. But, I think just pay attention to any places where she [maybe doesn't distinguish] but says things a little differently.

[BuckinghamB]

For all those who are in Property this semester, you should definitely check out this little gem for possessory estates and future interests (if you're covering that).

[whatismylife]

Looking for a supplement for my Corporations class...anybody have suggestions?

[Jsa725]

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[llachans]

Con Law is ROUGH. I got the May & Ides E&E. Are there any other supplements people would suggest? I would like a shorter/more concise version that gives me the absolute necessary points over the early, key cases. (Sorry if this was earlier in the thread. If it was, I must have missed it.)

[IrwinM.Fletcher]

Con Law is ROUGH. I got the May & Ides E&E. Are there any other supplements people would suggest? I would like a shorter/more concise version that gives me the absolute necessary points over the early, key cases. (Sorry if this was earlier in the thread. If it was, I must have missed it.)

Dude. Chemerinsky is all you need. And you'll definitely need it.

[SportsFan]

After a few weeks of this semester, where we have electives, I've realized I got really lucky with my section. The others all seem like they're full of gunners, while mine doesn't really have any (well, 2-3 that maybe are gunners, but aren't particularly bad IMO).

[llachans]

Con Law is ROUGH. I got the May & Ides E&E. Are there any other supplements people would suggest? I would like a shorter/more concise version that gives me the absolute necessary points over the early, key cases. (Sorry if this was earlier in the thread. If it was, I must have missed it.)

Dude. Chemerinsky is all you need. And you'll definitely need it.

I grabbed the E&E because my prof recommended it, but I'll grab the Chemerinsky as well. Thanks!

[uvabro]

Con Law is ROUGH. I got the May & Ides E&E. Are there any other supplements people would suggest? I would like a shorter/more concise version that gives me the absolute necessary points over the early, key cases. (Sorry if this was earlier in the thread. If it was, I must have missed it.)

Dude. Chemerinsky is all you need. And you'll definitely need it.

I grabbed the E&E because my prof recommended it, but I'll grab the Chemerinsky as well. Thanks!

yo aren't there 2 e&e's?

[Jsa725]

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[gaud]

any CSWS'n out there today?

with my client letter, yes. fuck my life.

[Jsa725]

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[JG7773]

any CSWS'n out there today?

with my client letter, yes. fuck my life.

i feel your pain... apparently nobody in the legal profession uses client letters anymore, ya know, they call or email

I am on that legal memo grind as well! I wish that I would have put a little bit more time into this over the break as opposed to 5 days before it is due.

[Nova]

any CSWS'n out there today?

CSWS (except to watch the super bowl)!!!

[Jsa725]

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[Tiago Splitter]

I have a feeling my ungraded brief/oral argument is going to be a huge time sink which I will regret come grade season.

[Jsa725]

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[Stringer6]

supplements that worked for me:

Torts: E & E
Crim: Dressler
Ks: Acing Ks
Civil Procedure: E & E + Freer Lecture
Corporations: E & E
Con Law: Chemerinsky