Study Aids for First Year Courses

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*Teaches concepts using a progressive system of explanation, followed by examples and analysis.
* Includes a section on exam skills with practice essays.

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2021 Sixth Edition available via West Academic Digital Study Aids

Four different books, each one keyed to a different casebook: 1. Field, Kaplan, and Clermont; Friedenthal, 2. Miller, Sexton, and Hershkoff; 3. Subrin, Minow, Brodin, Main, and 4. Lahav; Yeazell and Schwartz. Expert case studies and analyses and quicknote definitions of legal terms help you prepare for class discussion.

animated case brief videos, written case brief, advice for prepping for class discussion,Test Yourself questions

Includes audio

The professors each wrote a short chapter on one of the cases, retelling the cases in their own voice and by their own method. Includes factual postscript to the case; immediate impact of the case on the development of the law (why the case is famous and when it became so); and continuing importance of the case today (why it is still a leading case).The accompanying website, http://civprostories.law.cornell.edu, serves as a research tool for students, academics, and practitioners.

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Comprehensive outlines, capsule summary of outline, practice examinations, examples and review questions. Written by experienced law school professors who are recognized national authorities in their subject area.

* Includes flowcharts for analyzing issues and an outline of key concepts.
* Includes an exam tips section with sample multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions.
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* Outlines, sample multiple-choice and essay questions with explanations, exam tips
* Includes textbook correlation chart.
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2017 available in print at the Law Library

* Presents the law of civil procedure, immediately followed by multiple-choice questions and analysis.