Legal Writing

Grading
TaxProf has picked up an interesting clip on Greta Van Susteren and others talking about their grading experience as teachers. I think grading is among the most important things we do and while there is always a certain amount of...

Grading the Law School Grading Curve
Ah, the almighty law school grading curve, a never-ending source of controversy, consternation and confusion. But do curves — whether they have low or high C distributions — even matter? That was the question being tossed around at LB headquarters this morning when this story, about a recent student survey at Hastings law school, came [...

Distractions and Studying
Technology can be such a helpful tool. It can also be a huge distraction. I speak from personal experience. I'm a self-diagnosed tech-aholic. I absolutely dig technology. I am writing this post from a new plug-in for windows explorer...

For the Bar Exam, the First Step to Success is Eliminating Distractions
To study effectively for the bar exam, you need to eliminate distractions. Focus is key. Clear out your study space. Assemble your materials. Put a message on your telephone answering device that says you will return calls after February 28...

Exams
Alas, it's that time of the year where many of us are either writing or grading exams. Here at Willamette our semester ends mid-April, so I am hard at work grading my way through a stack of crim pro exams...

How to Avoid Grading: Part One
Here are some things to do while you avoid grading: Browse some of the new and revised entries on the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Feminist Perspectives on Sex and Gender (Mari Mikkola) Essential vs...