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Law School Success and Professional Development
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Bar Preparation
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Career Preparation
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Other
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PART I
(0 credits earned) FOUNDATIONS |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My Personal Wellness Model (SUBMIT Wellness Worksheet)
- My PD Self-Assessment (Quiz #1 of 3)
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- My Financial Credit History (SUBMIT My Credit History Summary)
- VIDEO: Growth Mindset ~ Mindset Assessment Profile Scores (TAKE Quiz)
- VIDEO: Intro to State Bar Requirements Exercises
- My State Bar Requirements (SUBMIT Worksheet)
- Florida Bar Timeline ~ Florida Bar C&F Information
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- LIST: Professionalism Qualities
- ARTICLE: Three-Read Method
- ARTICLE: Ignore Law School Etiquette at Your Own Peril
- VIDEO: Big Rocks Time Management
- VIDEO: Connecting with the Case
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- BOOK: 1000 Days to the Bar by Denise J. Tonsing (available at Cooley Law School Library)
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- ARTICLE: 800 Things To Do with a Law Degree
- Cooley Guide to Resumes and Cover Letters
- VIDEO Knowing Your Life Purpose
- BOOK: “The Alchemist”
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| PART II (6-15) credits earned) INSIGHTS |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My Grades: Everything You Need to Know About Grades (SUBMIT Improvement Plan)
- My Personal Code of Conduct (SUBMIT)
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- Write or Type Your Note and How to Take Cornell Notes (ANSWER Quiz)
- 9 Best Study Techniques (ANSWER Quiz)
- Bar Prep Resources Overview (SUBMIT Worksheet)
- Financial Credit History Check (SUBMIT Improvement Plan)
- Bar Preparation Timeline
- Building Blocks to Florida Bar Exam
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- My Career Exploration (SUBMIT Worksheet)
- My Draft Résumé (SUBMIT to Symplicity; then notify instructor)
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- Cooley Student Organizations
- VIDEO: Your Elevator Speech
- VIDEO: Crafting An Elevator Speech
- ARTICLE: Professional Development & Mentoring
- Attorney Discipline Background
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- BOOK: Going to Law School by Nelson P. Miller, Associate Dean Emeritus of the Cooley Grand Rapids campus (available at Cooley Law School Library and Bookstore)
- Growth Mindset Video
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- ARTICLE: 26 Lawyering Effectiveness Factors
- PUBLICATION: Guide to Résumés and Cover Letters
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| PART III (12-30 credits earned) EXPLORATION |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My Electives (SUBMIT Choices)
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- VIDEO: The Testing Effect (ANSWER Quiz)
- VIDEO: Spaced Repetition (ANSWER Quiz)
- My NCBE Registration (SUBMIT Screenshot of Registration) ~ Bar Preparation Timeline
- Building Blocks to Florida Bar Exam
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- Optional for Trinity 2020: Attorney Interview (SUBMIT Document)
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- ARTICLE: Managing Your Image
- Lawyer Diligence (Exercise)
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- EXERCISE: My Professionalism Check-Up
- Growth Mindset Video
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- ARTICLE: Attend Motion Day
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| PART IV (31-45 credits earned) FOCUS |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My Curriculum Plan (SUBMIT plan)
- VIDEO: My Clinical Requirement (TAKE Quiz)
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- My Cooley Bar Preparation Resources (SUBMIT plan)
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- My Internet Presence - Career Portfolio (LinkedIn Page / 12-Point Checklist)
- Meet w/ CPD (Recommended)
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- BOOK: “Essential Qualities of the Professional Lawyer” ABA Publication
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- BOOK: Pass The Bar! by Denise Riebe, Michael Hunter Schwartz (available at Cooley Law School Library)
- Growth Mindset Video
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- HOW TO USE: Externship Database
- RESOURCES from CPD Office
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| PART V (46-60 credits earned) PREPARATION |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My PD Self-Assessment (Quiz #2 of 3)
- My Fundamental Lawyering Skills Self-Assessment (Self-Assessment)
- Keep Your Application Updated (Quiz)
- My Service Opportunities
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- My Credit History Update
- Bar Preparation Timeline
- Building Blocks to Florida Bar Exam
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- My Updated Résumé (SUBMIT to Symplicity. Then notify instructor.)
- My Internet Presence - Career Portfolio Update (SUBMIT Portfolio)
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- WORKBOOK: Beyond Bias
- SURVEY: My Mid-Point Checklist
- Reputation and Successful Lawyer Skills and Behaviors (Exercise)
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- TOOL: SeRiouS Software for Serious Law Students (fee-based service)
- Growth Mindset Video
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- ARTICLE: Hardest Interview Questions
- RECAP: Career Exploration
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| PART VI (60-72 credits earned) LAUNCH |
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| REQUIRED Exercises |
- My PD Self-Assessment (Quiz #3 of 3)
- My Final Curriculum Plan (SUBMIT plan)
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- My Bar Prep Plans (Quiz and Exercise)
- Bar Preparation Timeline
- Building Blocks to Florida Bar Exam
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- 3L Career Audit With a Career and Professional Development Advisor
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- Intro Video
- Feedback Form
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| Materials to Explore (optional) |
- ARTICLE: Professional Responsibility and Commitment to Professional Development
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- BOOK: Pass The Bar! (2nd look) by Denise Riebe, Michael Hunter Schwartz (available at Cooley Law School Library)
- Growth Mindset Video
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- VIDEOS: Pro Bono Work (2)
- WEBPAGE: Young Lawyers Division of the ABA
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