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LawSchoolAcademicSupportBloghttp://feedburner.google.comUsing Lyrics to Remember the Law, Part 2tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef0115710e4891970c2009-07-14T09:23:34-04:002009-07-14T13:23:34Z2009-07-14T13:23:34ZAfter Amy's post, I received a link to a wonderful website created by my colleague at UConn, Prof. Mark deAngelis. He and his daughter have been re-writing and recording classics songs, replacing the original lyrics with lyrics about the law....lawschool academicsupportMusicUsing lyrics to remember the lawtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef011570f238b3970c2009-07-12T19:05:34-04:002009-07-09T19:53:40Z2009-07-12T23:05:34ZIn case you missed a recent post on Stephanie West Allen's blog "idealawg" about a law student who used song lyrics to remember 1L topics, I have included the link here: Song Lyrics by a 1L for Memory. (Amy Jarmon)lawschool academicsupportMiscellanyImportant article for our studentstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef011571a1997e970b2009-07-10T09:02:49-04:002009-07-10T13:02:49Z2009-07-10T13:02:49ZPlease check out Aspiring Lawyer Finds Debt Bigger Hurdle than Bar Exam. I think it is critical we counsel students on the ramifications of law school debt during orientation. Those of us who do bar support work will find this...lawschool academicsupportNewsWelcome to new ASP professionalstag:typepad.com,2003:post-683160672009-07-09T13:34:02-04:002009-07-06T13:25:15Z2009-07-09T17:34:02ZRebecca and I loved meeting many of you who are new to ASP at the LSAC workshop in St. Louis. My enthusiasm level always skyrockets after being around you! During the summer and early fall, we try to introduce folks...lawschool academicsupportMiscellanyReminder: Public Service Loan Forgiveness start(ed) July 1tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef011570a46492970c2009-07-07T16:01:06-04:002009-07-07T20:01:06Z2009-07-07T20:01:06ZFor all of us in ASP (at a state university or 501c(3) non-profit) still paying off our student loans, consolidation to be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program started July 1, 2009. Check out Equal Justice Works for more...lawschool academicsupportMiscellanyTop 10 tips for success in law schooltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef0115709b2fb1970c2009-07-06T09:23:37-04:002009-07-06T13:23:19Z2009-07-06T13:23:37ZWhether someone is just starting out as a 1L student or getting ready to enter 2L or 3L year, the following tips can help with both academic and personal success. These are my top 10 tips out of several hundred...lawschool academicsupportAdviceStudy Tips - GeneralGoals and Happinesstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef0115709e230b970c2009-07-01T11:35:45-04:002009-07-01T15:35:45Z2009-07-01T15:35:45ZAnd another study backs up what Larry Krieger and Ken Sheldon have been telling us in the ASP community for years...extrinsic goals make people more anxious, and intrinsic goals make people more happy. Of course, the study is far more...lawschool academicsupportStress & AnxietyLove and hate relationshipstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef0115719002d9970b2009-06-30T11:08:39-04:002009-06-30T15:08:00Z2009-06-30T15:08:39ZSo often when students talk with me about law school, they make emotional statements that have to do with love and hate. Law school seems to cause people to feel strongly and not sit on the fence about the experience....lawschool academicsupportMiscellanyMyths and Misconceptions about Law School and Legal Careerstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341bfae553ef011571622584970b2009-06-26T10:08:58-04:002009-06-26T14:08:58Z2009-06-26T14:08:58ZThis post was inspired by some conversations I had with other law professors and administrators at the Institute for Law Teaching and Learning conference at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Many of the things I hear from undergrads interested in...lawschool academicsupportAdviceMichigan State Law Temp ASP Positiontag:typepad.com,2003:post-683687472009-06-22T12:22:39-04:002009-06-22T16:22:39Z2009-06-22T16:22:39ZMichigan State University College of Law is looking for an Academic Success Professional interested in a temporary appointment for the 2009-2010 academic year while the Law College searches for an ASP Director. Depending on candidate qualifications, this temporary position could...lawschool academicsupportJob DescriptionsSome tips on two commonly used learning styles questionnairestag:typepad.com,2003:post-683142332009-06-20T14:25:07-04:002009-06-20T18:25:08Z2009-06-20T18:25:07ZI have mentioned in a number of postings and presentations that I use the VARK questionnaire for absorption learning styles and the ILS questionnaire for processing and absorption learning styles. A request came in that I share some tips on...lawschool academicsupportLearning StylesAre you interested in increasing legal profession diversity or in education law?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-682506312009-06-18T14:42:49-04:002009-06-18T18:45:02Z2009-06-18T18:42:49ZThere are a number of us in academic success who also participate in our law schools’ pipeline efforts with public education, charter schools, colleges, and/or local bar groups. Our goal is to interest minority students in K-12 and university to...lawschool academicsupportMeetingsAssociate Director Position at Pacetag:typepad.com,2003:post-681728692009-06-16T15:22:14-04:002009-06-16T19:22:59Z2009-06-16T19:22:14ZPace University School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director of Academic Support Program to begin August 1, 2009. This position presents a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to become a member of a vibrant law...lawschool academicsupportJobs - Descriptions & AnnouncementsLSAC Academic Assistance Workshop-St. Louistag:typepad.com,2003:post-678590632009-06-08T16:06:11-04:002009-06-08T20:07:19Z2009-06-08T20:06:11ZI was not able to make all the breakout sessions because I don't have the power to be in multiple places at once, so I am covering just a 1/3 of what was presented. I heard only rave reviews from...lawschool academicsupportMeetingsLSAC Academic Assistance Workshop-St. Louistag:typepad.com,2003:post-678590612009-06-08T16:06:09-04:002009-06-08T20:06:09Z2009-06-08T20:06:09ZI was not able to make all the breakout sessions because I don't have the power to be in multiple places at once, so I am covering just a 1/3 of what was presented. I heard only rave reviews from...lawschool academicsupportMeetings