Getting to Maybe: How to Excel on Law School Exams

Book Description

Professors Fischl and Paul explain law school exams in ways no one has before, all with an eye toward improving the reader's performance. The book begins by describing the difference between educational cultures that praise students for "right answers," and the law school culture that rewards nuanced analysis of ambiguous situations in which more than one approach may be correct. Enormous care is devoted to explaining precisely how and why legal analysis frequently produces such perplexing situations.

But the authors don't stop with mere description. Instead, Getting to Maybe teaches how to excel on law school exams by showing the reader how legal analysis can be brought to bear on examination problems. The book contains hints on studying and preparation that go well beyond conventional advice. The authors also illustrate how to argue both sides of a legal issue without appearing wishy-washy or indecisive. Above all, the book explains why exam questions may generate feelings of uncertainty or doubt about correct legal outcomes and how the student can turn these feelings to his or her advantage.

In sum, although the authors believe that no exam guide can substitute for a firm grasp of substantive material, readers who devote the necessary time to learning the law will find this book an invaluable guide to translating learning into better exam performance.

Customer Reviews:

Yes........2007-08-10

It seems incomprehensible, not long ago, that this book did not exist! The information accumulated and distributed in this book is priceless. Many law-thought exercises, a challenging read for the mind but not tiring or boring when taken in chunks.

If you're going to law school or are in it right now, and haven't read this, you certainly will regret it!

When's the best time to read?.......2007-05-20

This was a good book, but I kept trying to figure out exactly when it should be read.

I'm starting law school in the fall, so I'm trying to do what prep I can over the summer. Much of this book was understandable for someone who hasn't actually started law school, but there were some concepts that are based on information that you learn in your 1L year. Since this book has tips for preparing for exams ahead of time, it wouldn't make sense to read during the semester (and who would have time, anyway?). In a revision, I would suggest that the authors tune the content slightly to be absorbed more easily by someone who has not started law school yet.

An essential tool for law students.......2007-03-20

I am a law professor at the oldest night law school in San Francisco who has struggled for years to communicate to my stdents how to prepare for exams. I wish someone had told me about this book years ago. It explains cogently and distinctly why law school exams are different than those exams you did so well on in college (or you wouldn't be in law school) and why you need to start thinking differently. The book goes through the different types of questions one mught find on an exam and shows how to address them. It also provides numerous tips on how to study and how to approach exam writing. The book also does a great job of explaining a theme I have pushed for years --- that exam-writing skills are really the writing and thinking skills students will need when they become lawyers. It should be required reading in law schools. And it wouldn't hurt law professors to read the book either.

GREAT information, but dense.......2007-03-09

This is not a book for fast help. It is a great book to use before you anywhere near a time crunch!!!

Not worth it.......2007-01-10

This is full of common sense info. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't buy this book.

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Great resource, and easy to read

Special Education Law (2nd Edition)
Nikki L. Murdick , Barbara Gartin , and Terry Lee Crabtree
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ASIN: 0131175718

Book Description

With IDEA and its regulations as the foundation, this readable book provides the most current information on special education law and regulation today. The authors' approach allows readers to go to the original legislation and to examine current legislation from a historical perspective. It also gives readers the opportunity to understand the evolving nature of legislation and how it is interpreted by case law. Topics include: Overview of Special Education Services; A New Foundation for Special Education Services; Free Appropriate Public Education; Nondiscriminatory Evaluation; Individualized Education Program (IEP); Least Restrictive Environment (LRE); Procedural Due Process; Parental Participation; Enforcement of Special Education Law; Mediation and Impartial Due Process Healing; Ethics and the Special Education Professional; Unresolved Issues.

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Great resource, and easy to read.......2007-07-12

This is a good basic introduction to the complicated area of special education law. The principals are discussed and illustrated in real life situations. Relevance to IDEA, ADA, and NCLB are integrated. This is a great resource for teachers and parents of special needs children.

Learning Legal Reasoning: Briefing, Analysis and Theory (Delaney Series)

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Delaney's Legal Reasoning Book
Introduction to Law school
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legal reasoning very informative

Learning Legal Reasoning: Briefing, Analysis and Theory (Delaney Series)
John Delaney
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ASIN: 0960851445

Book Description

This widely used book in many printings begins with answers to forty commonly asked questions of first-year law students. It specifies a six-step approach to briefing a case with specific guidelines for accomplishing each step. The process of briefing cases is then demonstrated with excellent and poor briefs of increasing complexity. Emphasis is placed initially on the techniques of briefing as an introduction to the learning of legal reasoning, the first priority of the first year of law school.

In addition, the book also demonstrates the relevance of more advanced modes of legal reasoning, including positivist, pragmatic, policy oriented, natural-law and other perspectives applied in decoding and understanding cases. In its introduction of jurisprudential perspectives, Learning Legal Reasoning transcends the typical technical/positivist orientation of most first-year materials.

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A rare balance of wisdom and heart.......2007-10-02

I was first directed toward Mr. Delaney's work by Atticus Falcon in his work, Planet Law School II. I had not yet started law school, and felt the urgent need to learn everything there was about law BEFORE I began. I felt like a complete failure as I slogged through hornbooks and tried to do hypotheticals with no background in law or real idea of what I was getting into. The cart was definitely before the horse. When I received Delaney's book, it was one week before my first semester began, and I was a wreck. From the beginning, Delaney pulled my shoulders from around my ears, offering me reassurance, definitions and tools in clear English, with clear sympathy for my plight. It was as if he were a personal tutor, therapist and mentor, eager for my success but sensitive to my level of capability from moment to moment.

I can't say that I know what I'm doing now (I'm only a month in), but I know how to move forth without panic attacks and with enjoyment of the process, as I briefly brief cases and organize my materials into notes and outlines that I trust will help me succeed when exams finally come. Delaney's example briefs are excellent, and he gives you the opportunity to learn how to develop your own excellent style. (My only critique is that his negative examples are just too sloppy to be realistic. I hope.)

Please get this book, in order to spare you the unnecessary "hazing" stress of first semester, and to experience the joy of studying, learning and mastering a subject as interesting as the law. I also strongly recommend his second book, How to Do Your Best on Law School Exams, which you'll definitely need as well -- in it, he explains how to outline and note-take to best effect from day one. He also addresses different cognitive learning styles and how they affect your study for law exams -- where you may need to focus more substantial energy depending on your personal strengths and weaknesses.

Finally, no, I do not know the author, I'm just really grateful!

Delaney's Legal Reasoning Book.......2007-09-18

I am a 1L at a T5 and I have found Delaney's books to be very helpful. When you start to panic during law school, this book will make a nice security blanket; his book on law school exams is also very helpful.

Introduction to Law school.......2007-09-12

I thought it was a great book to help i preparing for law school - do your own brief then check your answers... However, I found that it left out one important element (that or I just didn't pick up on it) in composing a brief- the rule.

Great buy!.......2007-09-12

Great book with a lot of insightful advice. I keep it handy while case briefing. Highly recommended!

legal reasoning very informative.......2007-09-10

I read this before my first day of law school and it helped me a lot. I'd recommend it to any incoming first year.

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Nothing you probably didn't already know
Regal Legal Boook
Good read, but should look into other topics...
Read this book if you're discouraged about law school
Generic overview of law school

Law School for Dummies
Rebecca Fae Greene
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The straightforward guide to surviving and thriving in law school

Every year more than 40,000 students enter law school and at any given moment there are over 125,000 law school students in the United States. Law school’s highly pressurized, super-competitive atmosphere often leaves students stressed out and confused, especially in their first year. Balancing life and schoolwork, passing the bar, and landing a job are challenges that students often need help facing. In Law School For Dummies, former law school student Rebecca Fae Greene uses straight talk, sound advice, and gentle humor to help students sort through the swamp of coursework and focus on what’s important–all while maintaining a life. She also offers rare insight on the law school experience for women, minorities, non-traditional, and non-Ivy League students.

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Nothing you probably didn't already know.......2006-10-10

I tend to agree with "PNC2007" on that this is a very generic book on law school admissions and survival. I'm not a law school student (yet) that's why I was looking for some information. Like many For Dummies books, the book tries to be humorous and claims to give you the "insider secrets," but there's really absolutely nothing "secret" about what the author dispenses in way of advice. Want to get into a good law school? She says you need a high LSAT score, a high GPA, a good essay, and good recommendations. Duh. Don't we already know this? I mean, if you didn't already know this, you really shouldn't be even thinking about attending law school. The author spends two or three chapters letting you in on some studying tips. You know what? These ain't tips; they just tell you to "do your homework; organize your studying schedules; study hard." Duh, again. If the message is that law school is really tough, you don't need a 350-page book peppered with bogus humor to learn that.

I really don't think anyone can benefit from this book, except the genuine high-strung types or the real "dummies." Even this law-education dummy finds the book for the most part useless.

Regal Legal Boook.......2005-09-13

John Ventura gives very strong and detailed information for many legal wheelings and dealings. He covers may situations the average person might find him/herself in, and the majority of this book is outstanding. The only problem is that I try to absorb all this knowledge, but it's so detailed that you have to read it more than once to keep it in your head.

Good read, but should look into other topics..........2005-06-19

This book was a good read. It will help calm your nerves before entering the first year of law school. Law 101 was also and excellent book. However, in retrospect, I would concentrate on learning about getting a job (resumes, interviewing, cover letters.) You will be expected start this right around finals time of your first semester. Most people were worried about their first finals and got a late start on this. It is easy to fall behind and once you are there it is difficult to catch up. Most people found that the job search was last on the priority list until after first year classes were over. You will be well ahead of the game if you are prepared for a job search. It will allow you to concentrate more on studying. While the first sumeer jobs aren't crucial they can provide good experience for landing second summer jobs. Also, reading about different law specialties is a good idea. You don't have to know what you want to do going into law school but the sooner you have a direction the better.

Read this book if you're discouraged about law school.......2004-12-23

I just finished my 1L semester, and my grades are starting to trickle in. So far, not so good. But I'm vowing to do better next semester, and I felt this book was very helpful in helping me see what exactly my mistakes were this semester. I bought this book a few days ago, on the recommendation of some 1Ls in my class, because unlike some of these other reviewers, my school's professors do not take the time to explain how to succeed in law school or how to study. Nor am I very friendly with any 2 or 3Ls who could provide me with this information. The reason I picked up this book is because I wanted a thorough and well-spelled out discussion of what exactly law school is all about, since I didn't do much reading on the topic before I started school in the fall. I've read other Dummies books, and felt this one was overall better organized and more thorough than those I've read in the past. I'm making up for lost time now on my winter break by learning more about how to be a better 1L, and I was very satisfied and pleased with this book. I strongly feel I'll be a better student because of it.

I recommend this book highly because I got a great overview of what I need to do better next semester in order to boost my law school GPA (which right now is hovering close to a 2.7). The chapter on "Making the Most of Your Study Time" helped me realize what really should go in an outline and what should not--after reading this chapter I realized I went about my outline all wrong--again, because no one really took the time to sit down with me and explain it all. And the chapter on "Thinking and Talking Like a Lawyer" summed up into words what I couldn't quite put my finger on about law school over the past three and a half months: what exactly the new method of thinking that you're supposed to learn in law school is all about. Up until this book helped elucidate this concept for me, I realized that I really wasn't "getting" what I was supposed to out of the Socratic Method. Now I feel a little more clued in.

This book was full of good tips, such as making me realize that in order to be competitive for summer clerkships, you need to get your cover letters in to the largest and most competitive firms by Christmastime. If it weren't for this book, I wouldn't have known that, because my career services office really doesn't do a good job of letting students know important facts like this. I also appreciated the chapter on "landing your perfect summer job" because it explained what exactly the monetary and prestige differences, among others, are between the large firms and small firms. Perhaps most of all, this book made me feel appreciated. More specifically, I liked the way this book, unlike others I've read, didn't try to sell you on the large firm as the only option for your summer job (or career.) Similarly, this book also did a great job of not trying to sell you on the idea that the law review is a make-or-break-your-legal-career move. See the "Getting Involved in Law School" chapter for reassurance that it's perfectly okay not to end up making the law review, or even wanting to, because there are other valuable EC's out there. I also learned from this chapter that it can be more important to find EC's that are a good fit for your future career plans than to just blindly assume that the law review is the end-all-be-all. That's one aspect that really annoyed me about other law school guidebooks I read--the subtle or not-so-subtle theme that you must be in the top 10% of your class, on law review, and a summer associate at a big-name firm to "make it" as a lawyer. I appreciated the fact that Greene's book didn't make these assumptions, and liked the way non-traditional uses of the J.D. were thoroughly explored (see the Considering Alternative Legal Careers chapter) unlike other books, which just gives a nod to this equally valid way of using your J.D.

As per the Dummies tradition, this book spells things out for you, and many intelligent and hard-working students, like myself, need that. My recommendation for other law students is to read this book to get a good overview of law school and to help you better find your place when you're lost. I think other law school guidebooks can also valuable, but if you're looking for a more user-friendly guide, and one that has a more liberal tone than the other much more conservative law school books I've read, then look to this book to once and for all finally understand what law school is all about and your place in it.

Generic overview of law school .......2004-12-19

I wasn't impressed by this book at all. After my first semester in LS, everything this author suggests the law professors and 2Ls and 3Ls will tell you. I mean, it is a quick and easy read, but it's a waste of money. I bought the book after reading the 5 star recs here and I was mad at everyone who said it was worth something once I finished it. I would recommend, Law School Confidential, and Planet Law School II. Unless you have a whole bunch of extra time and money lying around, skip this book!

Kaplan LSAT 180, 2006-2007 (Kaplan Lsat 180)

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Kaplan LSAT 180, 2006-2007 (Kaplan Lsat 180)
Kaplan
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The challenging practice and proven strategies you need to get a perfect score on the LSAT.

Rest assured, everything you need to achieve your ambitious goals on the LSAT is in this book. No long-winded lessons -- just what you need to achieve an optimum score.

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In-depth coverage of every Logical Reasoning question type you'll see on the LSAT and the best way to tackle it

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Horrible book.......2007-05-24

Don't waste your money on this book! Kaplan makes it sound like anyone can get a 180 on the LSAT, and the truth is, it is highly unlikely that you will. The logic games are not reflective of the ones on the actual LSAT.

Get the books by Powerscore, such as the Logic Games Bible, instead.

Buy This Book.......2007-05-19

These questions are HARD! However, they give you an opportunity to learn the weaknesses of your analytical strategies. Try not to get discouraged when you get 40% of the questions wrong. These questions are much harder than the ones on the real LSAT, but that should not deter you from studying with this book. You will learn a lot when you are done with this thing. Buy it.

This book can save you $1200.......2007-02-22

If you do well on standardized tests, don't waste money on a prep course. This along with several books of real LSATs are all you need to score the points that will differentiate you from a top 3 school candidate from a top 20. No, these aren't real LSAT questions but they're the only fake ones worth your while. Why waste your study time answering questions you always get right? Sit down with these, then take the old LSATs and they'll seem easy.

Okay book for practice.......2007-01-11

I am using this book as well as some real LSAC issue prep tests right now for the Feb LSAT. Sometimes these questions seem a little different from the ones in my prep tests, but not a big problems for me. I like that this book has background advice, unlke the preptests. The section on analytical reasoning is more complete then my other Kaplan book. I still need help with analytical reasoning, I am going to try the games-only books and see if they can get me about the 70% level that I score right now.

Exactly What The Title Says.......2007-01-04

This book is more for those further along in their LSAT studies, than beginners. Pretty useful stuff and good practice (if you don't mind getting owned).

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Sixty Second Motivator
It Really Works!
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The Sixty-Second Motivator
Jim Johnson
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Based entirely on research from peer-reviewed journals and randomized controlled trials, The Sixty-Second Motivator is an easily read story that reveals practical motivational techniques. In less than 100 pages, readers will have the necessary tools to enable them to motivate themselves or others. A handy worksheet is also included which guides the reader through the motivational process.

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Sixty Second Motivator.......2007-09-19

This is a great little book. It is written in a light style that makes it easy to read and digest the principles that Jim spells out. If you have ever tried to make a change and been unsuccessful in accomplishing your goal this little book will help you to understand why you failed and how you can increase your chance of success. I found it to be helpful both with my own personal goals and in better understanding what may help to motivate my clients to achieve their stated goals.

It Really Works!.......2007-08-08

Forget the motivational seminars, DVDs, and CDs. This little book has more insights into motivation than anything else I have seen! No hype here.

The author has taken complex concepts and made them easy to understand in an entertaining way. I use the practical tips not only to motivate my patients, but also to motivate myself!

The Sixty-Second Motivator- Book Review.......2007-06-12

Both my husband and I enjoyed this book a lot. We found it to be a neat, well organized little book written in an easy-to-understand, straight-forward style that is genuinely enjoyable while at the same time providing valuable insights about why we do or do not do things. While we found it quite analytical about key factors concerning motivation, the book didn't make us feel intimidated or "preached at". The tone of the book came across to us as friendly, low-key, very helpful, analytical and a valuable "keeper" to refer to in life's future situations.

Excellent read!!.......2007-03-08

This is an excellent read and one book you will finish reading. They say that most poeople don't finish books they buy, but this one is soo relevant to our lives that you will want to read it cover to cover several times! Keeping it in my day planner for a random quick read infusion throughout the day helps keep me on track!!

The missing link!.......2006-09-19

Having read Jim Johnson's No Beach No Zone weight loss book, I knew WHAT to do, plain and simple, and WHY it was important. So why wasn't I doing what the book laid out as a proven plan for weight loss? It's all about motivation. There's even a chapter on motivation in his weight loss book - but this book takes it one step further, into the science of motivation. Personally I think both books dovetail into one another well, especially if your lack of motivation happens to be in the field of losing weight. The science of how to lose weight permanently, and the science of motivating yourself to do anything. Once again, this is all based on research and not what one guy thinks.

One of the best surprises about this book is the way it is written. Without giving away too much, I can tell you that this book is more of a story than a collection of facts, and reads almost like a mystery. One thing's for sure, it's extremely engaging. I read the whole think in one sitting; the research and strategy don't take volumes to explain or lay out. I'm not one to read huge volumes, and Jim Johnson always makes a concise read devoid of medical mumbo-jumbo. The actual motivation chart takes up one page and really makes you think about what makes your own self "tick". The only excuse for not getting motivated is if you aren't willing to give up one hour of your time, and a little more time spent thinking straight.

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The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child

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The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child
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The Individualized Education Program (IEP) determines the nuts and bolts of your child's special education. But it's easy to get lost in the paperwork and bureaucracy if you don't know your way through the intricacies of the system.

Nolo's acclaimed The Complete IEP Guide will guide you through the IEP process. The book provides all the plain-English instructions, suggestions, strategies, resources and forms you need to:

understand your child's rights

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The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest--and major-- changes to the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA), the law that governs special education and the IEP process.

Whether you're new to the IEP process or entering it once again, this user-friendly guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child.

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"The Individualized Education Program, or IEP, determines the nuts and bolts of your child's special education. But it's easy to get lost in the paperwork and bureaucracy. The Complete IEP Guide is your map through the IEP process. The book provides all the instructions, suggestions, strategies, resources and forms you need to proceed from when you first suspect a problem to when your child completes school. Learn to: understand special education law untangle eligibility rules and the role of assessments collect all school records become an expert on your child's educational needs pinpoint specific goals in school develop a clear blueprint of program and services research school programs and alternatives prepare for IEP meetings resolve disputes with your school district The Complete IEP Guide provides up-to-date, federal special-education laws and extensive appendices, including a list of over 125 groups and organizations. The 3rd edition is completely updated, and provides new information on disciplinary issues, and making the jump from high school to college or work. Whether you're new to the IEP process or entering it once again, this user-friendly guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child. "

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Boot-camp for Parents New to The System.......2007-10-05

I bought this to prep for my first IEP Meeting and found it to be very helpful. It's an easy read, well organized and has tons of sample tear-outs in the back for you to reproduce and use in your dealings with the school district. A great introduction to the wild world of IEPs.

A 'must' reference for any concerned special education child or for any library catering to parents........2007-08-07

The 5th updated edition of Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel's THE COMPLETE IEP GUIDE: HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR SPECIAL ED CHILD provides the latest legal information on how parents can work with the school system to develop an Individualized Education Program. There's lots of steps and paperwork to developing such a strategy, but with the help of this guide, parents learn eligibility rules, options, tailoring the IEP for a child's abilities and needs, and more. A 'must' reference for any concerned special education child or for any library catering to parents.

Way overpriced.......2006-05-21

First off, this book is waayyyy overpriced. There are other good books on the market at half the cost. And there are other books that are better written, too. I was surprised at the sloppy writing of this new edition. If you are intent on buying this book, find a used copy of the last edition, which is better, or choose one of the better books out there. Don't go by ratings alone. Check out the book in your local bookstore first, just to be sure you find one that meets your needs. The information is this book can be found on the Internet on different sites, so there is no needed to shell out hard-earned dollars for this one. Find something else and you won't be sorry.

From a mom with a son with Tourette Syndrome.......2003-01-20

Whether you are new to the world of "special ed" or you are a seasoned veteran, attorney, Lawrence M. Siegel's book will guide you through the advocacy maze with ease. It is a valuable resource of information, including, but not limited to: an overview of special ed and the IEP process; sample IEP forms and letters; organization and planning tips; a listing of support groups, advocacy organizations and federal and state departments of education. Laws and procedures change frequently, and regulations can be different from state to state, so new editions are printed periodically. You can even take advantage of an "update service" that offers a 35% discount on any future purchases.
This is quite possibly the best resource available for assistance in navigating the path of the IEP process, so that you feel more in control of the situation. Although no published material can completely replace a knowledgeable expert or lawyer, I am now confident that I have sufficient knowledge of the IEP process to be able to be an effective advocate for my child.

Good overview, but doesn't replace having an advocate/lawyer.......2002-06-12

This guide provides a good overview of the special education and IEP process, as well as some sample forms and letters. It also usefully collects the relevant federal statutes and regulations. But I found the descriptions of the process to be quite different from what happens here in D.C., so that ultimately its utility was somewhat limited. There is, perhaps, no solution to this -- the book can't be written for every school district in the country. So while the book is useful, in many areas you will be well served to hire a special ed consultant and/or attorney.

The Glannon Guide to Civil Procedure: Learning Civil Procedure Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis

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Excellent Conditon
A great buy
Great Study Guide
Better than E&E, easy to follow.
Owe my Civ Pro grade to this book...

The Glannon Guide to Civil Procedure: Learning Civil Procedure Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis
Joseph W. Glannon
Manufacturer: Aspen Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0735544638

Book Description

The Glannon Guides form a new series conceived by Joe Glannon, author of the highly successful Examples & Explanations titles "Civil Procedure" and "Law of Torts." Through multiple choice Q&A, test your knowledge and use the detailed explanations of right and wrong answers to analyze your responses. Many new titles are coming soon!

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Excellent Conditon.......2007-09-01

The book was delievered in great condition, within a moderately good time frame. It has proved very useful in my 1L studies!

A great buy.......2007-05-09

This book was a great edition to my studying arsenal for Civil Procedure. My exam was all multiple choice and this book really gets you in the mindset of thinking in terms of multiple choice questions. Each chapter is very concise and short, allowing you to work through the whole book in a short amount of time. Glannon's method of Black Letter introduction followed by a multiple choice question was really effective to learn the law QUICK and figure out how to apply it in a nuanced fashion. I literally had 2 days to study for a 4-credit Civ Pro class and this book did the trick. I would highly recommend it, even if your exam will not be multiple choice.

Great Study Guide.......2006-12-28

This guide is clear and easy to use. I used it to clear up questions while preparing my outline and it helped me on the exam. The study questions included in the book were a great way to practice applying the material before the exam.

Better than E&E, easy to follow........2006-05-03

Glannon is easy to read and understand, and he adds light moments that are welcome during intensive studying. I'm not a big fan of his Examples & Explanations. They are well done, but you basically have to use it throughout the semester along with your regular text book - and let's face, many of us are already pressured enough with all the regular reading. This book is one you can use in the last few weeks before exams, and really clear up any of the confusions on the main subjects. For me, it was invaluable for Personal, Subject Matter, and Supplemental Jurisdiction.

Owe my Civ Pro grade to this book..........2006-01-16

I bought the Glannon Guide instead of E&E sort of by accident, but it was fantastic. The E&E is also a great help, but this one is a faster read and the MC questions throughout the chapter are helpful for appying what you learn. I spent an entire day during finals week(s) reading this book, and it was the absolute best use of my time. Thanks Prof. Glannon =)

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Good case studies
Special Education Law with Cases

Special Education Law with Cases
Joseph R. Boyle , and Mary K. Weishaar
Manufacturer: Allyn & Bacon
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

This book closes a gap in the study of special education law - it affords readers valuable practice applying legal principles using real-life case studies. In the study of educational law, graduate students often study the details of the law within the confines of the classroom and are left to apply the principles on their own as situations arise in their professional lives. This much-needed book allows readers the luxury of reading about authentic issues. Users will be better prepared to deal with legal issues in their professional lives because of this approach. For anyone interested in legal aspects of special education

Customer Reviews:

Good case studies.......2006-02-19

Needed it for class. Good for it's intended purpose, but I don't know if this book is casual reading material.

Special Education Law with Cases.......2000-10-20

I am impressed with this book and am considering using it as a text book for my legal issues in special education course. The book serves to personalize the abstract concepts of the law and allows individuals to connect concepts with scenarios. The breakout of the various chapters and case studies reflects those issues of special education law that are critical to the professional practice of teachers. The one drawback to the book is that each of the case study chapters is based on a subject of law, but the subject is not presented. It remains up to the reader to determine the concept of law from the interpretation of the case. All-in-all I found this book to present an insightful and thoughtful approach to common issues of special education that are directly impacted by the process of law.

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