http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/ 2009-09-15T10:43:02-05:00 http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/ http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2009-09-15T09:44:20-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:academicsuccess:academicsuccesshome&rev=1253025860&do=diff We are really excited about this incoming class and are offering you a number of resources to ensure that you have the resources you need to demonstrate your full potential in law school. We're hoping that you will join us for our Academic Success Workshops that we will hold: text/html 2009-08-20T17:53:14-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:programsresourcesforall&rev=1250808794&do=diff Our offices offer a number of programs, each tailored to help you through various aspects of law school. Here is an annotated list of our programs. Click on the links for more information about each program: Academic Success Blawg Academic Support Professors have instituted an Academic Support Blawg to provide you with timely tips about how to succeed in law school, remind you about upcoming law school events, and keep you informed about important bar deadlines. text/html 2009-08-20T17:52:40-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:criticalskills:criticalskillshome&rev=1250808760&do=diff Goals: The Skills workshop provides students with an opportunity to practice the fundamental skills that all law students need to learn to succeed in law school and on the bar. The goal of the program is to provide concrete exercises for students who feel they might need additional feedback to demonstrate their full potential in the first semester of law school. Please note: These workshops will not cover the content of your law courses, but instead the strategies you need to learn to do well… text/html 2009-08-20T17:50:16-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:writersworkshop:writersworkshophome&rev=1250808616&do=diff Goals: The Writers’ Workshop is designed to help students polish their English writing skills. The goal of the program is to ensure that students have the writing skills they need to demonstrate their full potential on their exams and in their Legal Writing classes. Please note: These workshops will not cover Legal Writing topics or review the content from 1L law school courses. text/html 2009-08-20T17:48:45-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:programs1l&rev=1250808525&do=diff Academic Support is interested in easing your transition into law school. We provide a variety of workshops to that end. We also train students how to study, prepare for exams, and take final exams. Here is an annotated list of our 1L programs: text/html 2009-08-12T19:33:43-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=start&rev=1250123623&do=diff Dear Hofstra Law Students: Welcome to the Law School’s Office of Academic Support Programs (ASP). We are here to help you adjust to the academic demands of law school and develop skills that will enable you to reach your full academic potential. To that end, we offer resources designed to help students hone the analytical and organizational skills that are essential for success in law school, on the bar exam, and in the legal profession. ASP resources include a series of study and exam skill… text/html 2009-06-08T22:37:52-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:bardeadlinesfebruary&rev=1244518672&do=diff Introduction We have collected information regarding important dates and events relating to the bar exam, including a schedule of bar exam preparation activities at Hofstra and information about application deadlines for the New York Bar Exam. If you plan to take the bar exam in another state, please contact that state’s law examiners for information about the requirements and application deadlines. For information regarding the requirements of each jurisdiction, see the National Conference … text/html 2009-05-20T17:48:24-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=talk:programs:barexam:eightmonthstudyplan&rev=1242859704&do=diff Introduction Sometimes, it is best for students to graduate from law school and skip the bar immediately following graduation (May graduates would take the February bar and December graduates would take the July bar). This plan allows graduates the opportunity to study over the course of 7-8 months rather than attempting to squeeze bar preparation time into 2 1/2 months. text/html 2009-05-20T16:45:08-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:barexamhome&rev=1242855908&do=diff Preparation for the bar begins with your application to law school. During your first year in law school, all you need to do is try to learn the material. However, beginning with registration for your second year, you have additional choices to make concerning which courses to take to best prepare yourself for the bar exam. Additionally, beginning the summer after your second year, there are steps you should take to ensure that you meet the deadlines for the bar review and are in the best pos… text/html 2009-05-20T15:51:47-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:bardeadlinesjuly&rev=1242852707&do=diff Introduction We have collected information regarding important dates and events relating to the bar exam, including a schedule of bar exam preparation activities at Hofstra and information about application deadlines for the New York Bar Exam. If you plan to take the bar exam in another state, please contact that state’s law examiners for information about the requirements and application deadlines. For information regarding the requirements of each jurisdiction, see the National Conference … text/html 2009-05-06T17:41:00-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:commercial_bar_prep_courses&rev=1241649660&do=diff Commercial Bar Preparation Companies The following list is provided for informational purposes only. This list is not a tacit endorsement of any of these companies. The providers identified below offer courses that vary in scope, format, and cost. We recommend that you research bar exam preparation providers to determine which one(s) best suits your particular needs. text/html 2009-04-10T12:07:14-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=barexam:mpreinformation&rev=1239383234&do=diff Registration Dates & Fees The MPRE is offered in March, August, and November of every year. Registration deadlines are usually approximately six weeks before the exam with the latest (late) deadline to file approximately four weeks before the exam. The earlier you register, the more likelihood you will be placed in your preferred test site. text/html 2009-04-10T10:28:14-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:bar_exam_general_information&rev=1239377294&do=diff General Bar Exam Information The Office of Academic Support has collected information regarding important dates and events relating to the bar exam, including a schedule of bar exam preparation activities at Hofstra Law School, as well as information about application deadlines for the New York Bar Exam. For information regarding the requirements of each jurisdiction, see the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) 2008 Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements or visit their webs… text/html 2009-03-30T12:50:22-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=talk:programs:barexam:bar_exam_general_information&rev=1238435422&do=diff Old info: Multistate Components of the Bar Exam There are three components of the multistate bar exam: Information about the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) is available at the text/html 2009-03-30T12:36:15-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:bar_exam_study_materials&rev=1238434575&do=diff Study Materials The following is a selection of bar exam preparation material available through the Deane Law Library and/or the Office of Academic Support Programs (Room 219). Please check the Deane Law Library’s catalog for a comprehensive list of its bar exam preparation resources. Additional material may be on reserve under “Bar Exam Preparation Programs.” text/html 2008-12-11T17:17:30-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=talk:programs:barexam:bardeadlinesjuly&rev=1229037450&do=diff Introduction We have collected information regarding important dates and events relating to the bar exam, including a schedule of bar exam preparation activities at Hofstra and information about application deadlines for the New York Bar Exam. If you plan to take the bar exam in another state, please contact that state’s law examiners for information about the requirements and application deadlines. For information regarding the requirements of each jurisdiction, see the National Conference … text/html 2008-12-11T15:07:05-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=talk:programs:barexam:bardeadlinesfebruary&rev=1229029625&do=diff Introduction We have collected information regarding important dates and events relating to the bar exam, including a schedule of bar exam preparation activities at Hofstra and information about application deadlines for the New York Bar Exam. If you plan to take the bar exam in another state, please contact that state’s law examiners for information about the requirements and application deadlines. For information regarding the requirements of each jurisdiction, see the National Conference … text/html 2008-11-24T12:38:07-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=aboutus:aboutushome&rev=1227551887&do=diff Hillary Burgess is an Assistant Professor of Academic Support. Her research interests include learning styles and communicating learning objectives to law students. Fall 2008 Office hours: I typically reserve afternoons to meet with students, but I am happy to meet with you at any time that is convenient for both of us. text/html 2008-11-20T10:08:12-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:mprenovember&rev=1227197292&do=diff 2L (full time or 3L (part time) Year Take your Ethics course. September 3L Get information about the MPRE registration process and the exam from the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). Make sure that you have completed your ethics requirement before you take the MPRE. If you are taking Ethics in the fall of your 3L year, consider taking the March MPRE. text/html 2008-11-20T09:28:24-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:barexam:mpreaugust&rev=1227194904&do=diff 2L (full time) or 3L (part time) Year Take your Ethics course. June Get information about the MPRE registration process and the exam from the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). Make sure that you have completed your ethics requirement before you take the MPRE. If you are taking Ethics in the fall of your 3L year, consider taking the March MPRE. text/html 2008-11-19T13:51:36-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:navigation&rev=1227124296&do=diff * Hofstra Law Academic Success: * ASP Home * 1L Programs * Resources For All * Bar Resources * About Us * ASP Blog Wiki Help: Site Index text/html 2008-11-19T10:07:17-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:site_notice&rev=1227110837&do=diff 1L Programs About Us ASP Blog text/html 2008-11-19T09:49:48-05:00 professorburgess http://www.hofstralawacademicsuccess.org/wiki/doku.php?id=programs:programshome&rev=1227109788&do=diff Our offices offer a number of programs, each tailored to help you through various aspects of law school. Here is an annotated list of our programs. Click on the links for more information about each program: Academic Success Website ASP maintains a presence on the Law School’s website that provides information to students about our programs. We also provide academic advice and workshop reminders through our blawg.