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Assignments for New JD Law Students

Your LAWR Professor's Introduction and assigned readings can be found below.

Introduction Letters

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  • Prof. Farina Barth
  • Prof. Emily Dinsmore
  • Prof. Angie McDuff
  • Prof. Pamela Newell 
  • Prof. Kate Rowan
  • Prof. Carina Schoenberger

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Prof. Farina Barth

  • Talking to Students About the Difference Between Undergraduate Writing and Legal Writing
  • Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing
  • Top Tips for Mental and Emotional Well-Being While in Law School
  • VARK Helpsheet
  • Zhang - Which Study Style is Best for Law School Classes

Prof. Emily Dinsmore

  • Putting Law School Into Practice
  • Talking to Students About the Differences Between Undergraduate Writing and Legal Writing
  • Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing

Prof. Angie McDuff

  • Putting Law School Into Practice
  • Talking to Students About the Differences Between Undergraduate Writing and Legal Writing
  • Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing

Prof. Pamela Newell

  • Putting Law School Into Practice
  • Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing

Prof. Kate Rowan

  • Putting Law School Into Practice
  • Ten Tips for Transitioning to Legal Writing
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