Succeeding in Law School

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With the fourth edition of Succeeding in Law School, Professor Ramy continues his mission to demystify the law school experience. The first chapters introduce students to the law school curriculum, case briefing, and what it means to "think like a lawyer." Then, when students are ready, the book moves on to more challenging material like the IRAC organization structure, objective and persuasive analysis, and legal synthesis.

To test these newfound skills, the fourth edition includes even more exercises and in-depth explanations so that students can self-assess throughout the academic year. This gives students the opportunity to course correct early so that small mistakes don't snowball into more significant problems. As the first year of law school comes to a close, students can then use chapters on interviewing techniques, creating a writing sample, and writing a résumé to help market themselves to prospective employers.

Also new for this edition, the use of masculine and feminine pronouns has been limited to create a more inclusive reading experience for all new law students. Whether students are seeking advice in the summer months or are looking for help once the school year has begun, this book is an important tool for helping them get the most out of their abilities.

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