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This week, we’ll be talking about using Westlaw secondary sources in your preparation for law school advocacy competitions. Here are three tips with a few spoilers for Thursday’s event.

Keyciting is an excellent way to find specific case law interpreting rules and statutes that you’re researching.

The latest blockbusters tell us some things about law school. We’re talking about Les Misérables and legal volunteering. In a story full of selfish characters, Jean Valjean was always putting others first. His example is worth following.

How did the Socratic method find its way into law school classrooms? We have Christopher Columbus to thank — Professor Christopher Columbus Langdell, dean of Harvard Law in the late 19th century

Studying abroad can be a great way to pick up some law school credits and enjoy some time away from home. Answer three key questions to help pick the best program for you.

I went skiing for the first time and thought about my law school journey. 1L Year: The Bottom of the Hill When

In the Socratic Method, professors probe a student’s understanding by asking questions about the law and the facts. So, how do you deal with getting grilled in-class?

Use your knowledge of the law and WestlawNext to play in FantasySCOTUS, a fantasy Supreme Court league. You might even win Westlaw Rewards Points or a Visa gift card.

Law students often find themselves busy with school, work, and extracurriculars, making effective time management crucial to law school success.

We’re talking about popular movies and their relationship to law school. This week, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is on tap. Like the title character, Bilbo Baggins, law students are heading into the unknown. How do you make the most of it?