Law School Resources: Additional Law School Resources

4Lawschool.com
This site is designed for law students by law students. It contains LSAT board, bar exam info, legal research tools, internet meta search engine, internet directory, sample case briefs and much more.

A Good Lawyer
Secrets Good Lawyers [And Their Best Clients] Already Know.

ABA Directory of Study Abroad Programs
An overview of processes and criteria, with information on foreign summer programs, semester abroad programs, and cooperative programs.

"Advocacy Graphics" Exhibits (Lawyer's Tools - Prof. Charles J. Goetz, University of Virginia Law School)
The Advocacy Graphics Demonstration consists of a structured set of "problems" designed to show how the "art of advocacy" can be -- and often is -- exercised in constructing graphical exhibits for use in the courtroom. None of the examples presented is, in the strictest sense, "inaccurate" if the standard is only whether the graphic correctly portrays the underlying facts. What constitutes objectionable "distortion" and what is just the legitimate use of advocacy to put the best face on one's case?

ATLA - General Information
As the world's largest trial bar, ATLA promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights--particularly the right to trial by jury--and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety.

Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
A nonprofit research organization that provides interactive tutorials. Law students at its 180 member law schools can download the tutorials for free. Professors and students across the country write the tutorials. A good site to prepare for exams.

Council on Law in Higher Education
This is the national nonprofit law organization for the entire higher education community.

Federal Law Clerk Information System
The Federal Law Clerk Information System allows prospective applicants to search a national database of federal law clerk vacancies.

Five Hour Law School, The
This site explains what you will learn in three years of law school, books lawyers use and bar exams.

Law Student Page (Hiermos Gamos) - Excellent Guide to Preparing for Law School
A very extensive list of legal study resources including Pre-Law and Law School Admissions, Course Materials, Law Student Organizations, Law Schools, Bar Examination Preparations, Discussion Groups, Other Student Information, and Publications.

Lawschool.com

Law School Discussion
A discussion board for law students and pre-law students. The site provides a friendly, organized forum for law school related issues.

Partnership in Advocacy Program
To expose law students to the American jury system and the practice of law and to provide networking opportunities with talented lawyers from across the country.

Thriving in Law School, Surviving Legal Practice
A collection of essays and links aimed at helping you thrive in law school and survive the entry into the practice of law. It also includes substantial material on the reform of legal education and the practice of law.

UICIFD Student Union - Lounge
Use the Student Union Lounge to chat online with other law students. Plan meetings, plan events, and generally talk with other law students about current events in international law. Watch this page for announcements about scheduled topical discussions or online interviews with people working in international law and finance fields. Maintained by the University of Iowa, Law School.

U.S. Legal Education (Legal Information Institute)
"In the United States there are 175 law schools accredited by the American Bar Association. In the first year of law school students generally are required to take broad introductory topics. These topics may include torts, contracts, criminal law, civil procedure, property, and constitutional law. Many schools also require courses in legal writing and legal research. The second and third years of law school allow a student to concentrate on particular areas of the law . . ."

Virtual Flash - Free, Interactive Law Study Aid
An interactive study aid that lets you compete with students around the world as you learn about various subjects such as Constitutional Law and the vocabulary of Winston Churchill. Virtual Flash is free, and no special software or plug-ins are required.

World Directory of Law Schools - This directory was compiled by James P. White, Professor of Law, Indiana University School of Law.