Northwestern 1L/2L/3L/Grads Taking Questions and Challenges Forum

[lhanvt13]

1L posting on the listserv about finding $13 in cash on the floor: totally adorable <3 #northwesterndifference

I left my wallet in the clinic last night, the cleaning lady found it and gave it to the students in the work room, and one of them knows me and called me, and stayed there while I walked back to campus at 8pm to get it from her. So that was nice.

I go to such a lovely school

[rinkrat19]

Anyone have an Admin outline they would like to share? (preferably Fischman, but I'm also not picky)

[Cobretti]

not sure what to make of this fedsoc reception being held right before the outlaw bar review...

[franklyscarlet]

not sure what to make of this fedsoc reception being held right before the outlaw bar review...

When you reach the bottom of a hole, fedsoc, stop digging.

[Micdiddy]

I know exactly what to make of it: free food.

[Holly Golightly]

Anyone have an Admin outline they would like to share? (preferably Fischman, but I'm also not picky)

I had Burns but used Speta materials to make my outline after not going to class all semester (literally) and did fine, so i can share that if youd like it.

[rinkrat19]

Anyone have an Admin outline they would like to share? (preferably Fischman, but I'm also not picky)

I had Burns but used Speta materials to make my outline after not going to class all semester (literally) and did fine, so i can share that if youd like it.

Thanks, but I got a couple sent to me. I appreciate it, though!

[suppy183]

0L who'll be doing a campus visit in the near future here.

Any suggestions on particular classes to sit in on? Any difference whether I pick a 1L doctrinal course or an upper-level course? I'm hoping to get something that would be representative of NU's teaching style (if that's at all different from other schools in reality) or at the very least something somewhat enjoyable/accessible to a 0L.

[rinkrat19]

0L who'll be doing a campus visit in the near future here.

Any suggestions on particular classes to sit in on? Any difference whether I pick a 1L doctrinal course or an upper-level course? I'm hoping to get something that would be representative of NU's teaching style (if that's at all different from other schools in reality) or at the very least something somewhat enjoyable/accessible to a 0L.

NU's teaching style isn't any different.

I guess a 1L doctrinal class is probably a better intro (warning?) to what 1L year will be like. Crim and Torts are probably the more interesting 1L topics to just drop into for a day. Upper level classes might be more interesting, topic-wise, but they vary a lot.

[lemons]

0L who'll be doing a campus visit in the near future here.

Any suggestions on particular classes to sit in on? Any difference whether I pick a 1L doctrinal course or an upper-level course? I'm hoping to get something that would be representative of NU's teaching style (if that's at all different from other schools in reality) or at the very least something somewhat enjoyable/accessible to a 0L.

Depending on when you are here and how early you'll be awake, I would suggest sitting in on Shoked's property class. He's wonderful and he's really the main reason I am excited to wake up for an 8:45 am class. Feel free to pm me if you want more suggestions on what 1L classes are good and which to avoid

[suppy183]

0L who'll be doing a campus visit in the near future here.

Any suggestions on particular classes to sit in on? Any difference whether I pick a 1L doctrinal course or an upper-level course? I'm hoping to get something that would be representative of NU's teaching style (if that's at all different from other schools in reality) or at the very least something somewhat enjoyable/accessible to a 0L.

NU's teaching style isn't any different.

So is the whole B-school slant not actually a thing?

[Holly Golightly]

It's more a thing in that they try to push everyone into business law. When I told my career adviser that I was interested in plaintiff's work and didn't want big law, he legitimately didn't grasp the concept of what I was saying.

[rinkrat19]

It's more a thing in that they try to push everyone into business law. When I told my career adviser that I was interested in plaintiff's work and didn't want big law, he legitimately didn't grasp the concept of what I was saying.

FWIW, I don't think this is much of a thing anymore. The competence and effectiveness of the CSO are debatable, but they seem content to pretty much let you choose whatever path.

So is the whole B-school slant not actually a thing?

Certainly not in the actual way classes are taught. Profs do whatever version of socratic method they like (or not). There isn't some overarching institutional focus on teaching like Kellog B-school next door. I don't even know what that would look like. (What is a B-school class like?)
There are plenty of business-focused classes, but the closest thing I've taken was FedTax, and I haven't had any trouble filling my schedule.

[suppy183]

So is the whole B-school slant not actually a thing?

Certainly not in the actual way classes are taught. Profs do whatever version of socratic method they like (or not). There isn't some overarching institutional focus on teaching like Kellog B-school next door. I don't even know what that would look like. (What is a B-school class like?)
There are plenty of business-focused classes, but the closest thing I've taken was FedTax, and I haven't had any trouble filling my schedule.

I think B-school classes are supposed to have a greater accent on class participation, group work, presentations.. that sort of thing. At least that's my impression. Anyway, glad to hear NU's approach doesn't actually differ much from other schools (if I wanted to go to business school, I would applied to business school..). It's nice that there are plenty of business-related classes though (although I wasn't under the impression that other schools had a lack of those kinds of classes for those who were interested).

[splitsplat]

core doctrinal classes are just that, there's no business slant to torts/property/crim etc. to the extent there is some influence on the curriculum, it's not going to be reflected in teaching style but course offerings- there are a ton of corporate and corporate-ish electives to take and you can occasionally take some actual Kellogg classes.

[Kikero]

So is the whole B-school slant not actually a thing?

I've had two classes (law) with professors that teach both at Kellogg and at the law school and their in-class style is pretty much the same as any other law professor.

[Desert Fox]

There are just many colisted b school classes. There are also more classes aimed at transactional law. But the normal law classes are well normal.

[whereskyle]

If you're here on Thursday or Friday afternoons, Lupo's contracts course is becoming quite quirky and engaging.

[Holly Golightly]

I had a torts prof from UChi who made us talk about econ and efficiency every day. But I blame UChi for that more than NU.

[LePeanut]

0L who'll be doing a campus visit in the near future here.

Any suggestions on particular classes to sit in on? Any difference whether I pick a 1L doctrinal course or an upper-level course? I'm hoping to get something that would be representative of NU's teaching style (if that's at all different from other schools in reality) or at the very least something somewhat enjoyable/accessible to a 0L.

Try to sit in on Lupo's contracts or DiCola's torts class.

[nataliewood]

Anyone have any or all of the following outlines to share/advice on these exams? Thanks in advance!

Evidence - Allen
Ethics - Foster
Corporations - Presser

[skers]

I had a torts prof from UChi who made us talk about econ and efficiency every day. But I blame UChi for that more than NU.

Oh yeah, that's the stuff.

[lhanvt13]

So is the whole B-school slant not actually a thing?

I've had two classes (law) with professors that teach both at Kellogg and at the law school and their in-class style is pretty much the same as any other law professor.

Taking a Kellogg course right now. At least for the class I'm taking right now, first half of class is somewhat lecture driven, and then it turns into a Socratic-esq style - "why did X happen; what should they have done?; what would you have done?; does this make sense on a quantitative level, or is something else a heavily influencing factor; etc."

Tl;dr - basically the same except with a tad bit more math

[Dr. Filth]

Someone have a pfander fed jur outline?

[lemons]

Best (usually) uncurved classes for 1Ls? I was looking into Law & Social Change but it's scheduled at 8:25 Th/F and I just can't do that to myself.. I was also looking into First Amendment with DeSanto, Narrative Structures with Lubet, and Business Associations with Litvak. Thoughts?