As you prepare to begin your studies at UB School of Law, we’re pleased to offer you access to Zero-L, an innovative online program developed by Harvard Law School. Zero-L is designed to help incoming students transition smoothly into law school by introducing key concepts and foundational skills essential for academic success.
Zero-L features concise video lessons and interactive materials covering:
The program also includes periodic comprehension checks—ungraded exercises that reinforce your understanding of the material. The goal is to familiarize incoming law students with the expectations and assumptions they'll encounter in law school.
Students will be automatically enrolled in Zero-L by the law school. Please do not register for the course as an “individual learner.” Additional details regarding course enrollment will be shared with students by July 1.
All incoming law students are encouraged to complete Zero-L. However, for some students, successful completion is a condition of admission. Please refer to your admission email to determine whether this requirement applies to you.
Students for whom Zero-L is a condition of admission must complete all modules by Friday, August 8th. All other participants are strongly encouraged to complete the modules by the same date.
Students will retain access throughout their first year and are encouraged to revisit the content as needed.
Please contact Professor William MacDonald, Assistant Dean for Academic and Bar Support, at wmacdona@buffalo.edu.