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Offers complete, accessible information on every topic of concern to law students ranging from the LSAT, the Bar Exam, Law Review, computerized research and videotape study aids to obtaining that important clerkship or job. Includes recent data on demographics of law school applicants, current salaries for a variety of legal careers, nontraditional courses, legal clinics, detailed discussions regarding the latest law trends such as deregulation and insider trading. … More >>
The Complete Law School Companion: How to Excel at America’s Most Demanding Post-Graduate Curriculum
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#1 by Anonymous on April 10, 2010 - 8:24 pm
Deaver’s book is excellent. But if you want to learn how a persuasive lawyer thinks, you should also read Keith Evan’s “Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers.”
Mr. Evans tried hundreds of jury trials as a trial lawyer in California for many years, after a decade as a barrister in England. He also taught as an adjunct law professor and gave many presentations to American Inns of Court.
More information about Evans’ book is available on its web site: RulesOfAdvocacy.com or search Amazon for ISBN 1587330059
If you want to know what law school is about, buy “The Complete Law School Companion”. When you are a 3L, or after law school, get “Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers.”
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by I. Burks on April 10, 2010 - 9:57 pm
This was an excellent book; I am still working on my undergraduate degree planning on attending law school. I know people who are attorneys and I have received there feedback but this book was so much more in depth and precise. I am doing a lot of research on what to expect during law school and how to get into a high tier institution. This book tells it all from admissions to class selection to internships. Law school confidential is a must read if you are planning towards law school.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on April 10, 2010 - 11:04 pm
Granted, I haven’t had the opportunity yet to implement Jeff Deaver’s LCM (Legal Concept Management) system, but I am very impressed by its rigor and comprehensiveness, and am confident that it will be an indispensable asset in my quest for success in the study of law.
In short, I strongly recommend this book for any one considering going to law school.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by C. Brittain on April 11, 2010 - 12:02 am
I wasn’t going to leave a review, but after reading those other reviews that gave a 3/5 star because the book “needs to be updated badly”, I decided to throw in my own two cents…first…
This book does not need to be updated…it’s fine…Law school hasn’t changed in hundreds of years….As for laptops in class, so what?
Laptops are just things for taking notes. This book addresses the very important things: how to create great briefs, how to create a great outline, and how to take a test…that’s ALL you need…
If you can’t figure out that laptops and Examsoft (AKA the devil) are just ancillary to the above mentioned things…then this book (and any other your find on Amazon) ain’t gunna help yo sorry *&$% in law school..
On a more positive note!
I highly recommend this book…Already told my friend to get it…It’s very straightforward..takes the guess work out of everything…
BUY IT.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Kelly E. Brilleaux on April 11, 2010 - 2:08 am
As a first year law student with no idea what to expect, this book was extremely helpful. I purchased it the summer before my first semester, and imagine how excited I was when my legal writing teacher recommended this book over all law school aides. This book explains a great deal about law school, including what to expect in general, how to write briefs, and effective outlining methods. I would highly recommend this purchase!
Rating: 5 / 5