1Ls: Be Prepared for Law School
You've been accepted to law school – congratulations! We're here to enhance your law school experience by providing the tools and resources you need to excel academically and professionally, starting now.
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Be ready for your law school classes on day one! Lexis+ provides case briefs, summaries, and legal AI that streamline the understanding of complex legal topics, so that you feel confident discussing material in class. Prepare to impress your professors!

CRUSH DAY ONE
Typical 1L Classes

In general, the same foundational courses are taught during 1L year of law school. Learn more about these classes in this video.

1L CLASS BREAKDOWN

1L FAQs

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What is a cold call?

In law school, many professors use the Socratic method, a teaching technique that includes asking a series of questions to a student. “Cold calling” is when a professor selects a student at random for questioning. This video will provide tactics to help you beat the cold call.
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What is an outline?

An outline is a structured study guide for a law school course that organizes legal topics, cases, rules, and class notes to help you prepare for exams. Learn about the tools and resources available on Lexis+ to help ensure your outlines are thorough and complete.
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What is a citation?

A legal citation is a standardized reference that directs readers to legal sources such as cases, statutes, or regulations, ensuring consistent and accurate identification of materials used in legal research and writing.
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Lexis+ is the legal research platform that provides law students and professionals with access to extensive legal materials and advanced tools for efficient, in-depth legal analysis. Learn how Lexis+ will help you succeed in law school and in practice.

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LexisNexis rewards law students and enhances the legal education experience by offering exclusive benefits, including awarding points for completing training that can be redeemed for gift cards and merchandise. Earn while you learn in law school!

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