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Quick guides

Here are guides to active learning, writing a case brief, participating in mock trials, preparing for exams, drafting motions and exploring the path to law school.

Active Learning

Use scientifically proven methods to refine notes, improve recall and maximize performance

How to Write a Great Case Brief

Case Briefs

Anatomy of a case brief

Mock Trial

Mock Trials

Here is everything you need to try a case

Case Scenarios – police reports and witness statements
Attorney Tips for Trial Preparation
Witness Tips for Testifying
Direct and Cross Examination
Objections
How to Refresh Recollection and Impeach Witnesses
Opening Statements and Closing Arguments
Juror Information
Mock Trial Notebook Template | Example
Mini Mock Trials

Exam Prep

Use active learning and insight to do your best in exams and retain the knowledge you have gained

How to Draft and Support Motions

Drafting Motions

Motions often determine the fate of a criminal case. Motion practice leverages the analytical skills learned in writing case briefs to ask the court to apply legal principles from previous cases to the facts of a current case by analogizing or distinguishing precedent.

Learn to draft and support motions here.

How to Prepare for Law School

Law School Preparations

Thinking about law school? Find answers to common questions here

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