How does the law school assist students academically?
1) Orientation: Barry Law provides an intensive orientation program with a broad overview of the topics most critical to new law students including an introduction to the common law, statutory law, the basic skills necessary to succeed in law school, concepts of professionalism, and the bar examination. 2) Study Group Program: All full and part time students in the first semester of the first year are assigned to study groups led by upper division Study Group Leaders (SGLs). The groups focus on the doctrinal subjects for a period of three weeks. This approach allows the SGLs to focus on developing study skills rather than the substance of a particular course. The program continues into the spring semester for those students who indicate an interest and commitment to attend. SGLs meet with their groups on a weekly basis and hold office hours for individual questions. 3) Academic Success Workshops: Professor Swezey teaches a series of study skills workshops which include the following: O
