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ACADEMIC RESOURCE PROGRAMS
First
Year Continuing Orientation
The J.D. Academic Services Office and the Office of the Dean of Students sponsor a continuing orientation program for first-year J.D. students called “Maximizing Learning in Law School,” which provides helpful information and discussion with faculty and upperclass students on issues such as acclimating to first year law studies, class participation, outlining, and exam taking. In the Spring semester, the series includes programs to assist students in curriculum planning and course registration. For times and dates, check “What’s Happening!,” the Registrar’s home page (www.law.georgetown.edu/registrar/), or the Student Services page on the Law Center’s website, at:
www.law.georgetown.edu/students.html
First Year Tutorial Program
The tutorial program primarily provides academic support to first-year students. Each of the first-year sections is assigned an upperclass tutor who meets with students, in a small group, on a weekly basis. The topics covered include: case analysis, case briefing, course outlining, substantive review sessions and exam preparation, as well as general advice on the law school experience. Students are admitted to the program on a voluntary basis. Individual tutors are also available for first-year and upperclass courses.
The Writing Center
The Writing Center assists J.D. and LL.M. students and graduate fellows on writing projects. All Law Center students are eligible to receive individualized assistance at the Writing Center from a Senior Writing Fellow, a specially trained upper-level student. The work of the Writing Center reinforces the methods of legal analysis, research, and writing taught in the first year. Senior Writing Fellows at the Center provide feedback on choosing a topic; researching scholarly papers; defining scope; organizing, writing and revising papers; and improving clarity and coherence.
Students may request a conference by signing up at the Writing Center at a podium outside McDonough 540 or by e-mailing thewritingcenter@law.georgetown.edu. Papers, along with a questionnaire available from the Center, must be submitted at least 24 hours before the conference. Student should submit his paper electronically to the Senior Writing Fellow. The Writing Center is open during the academic year but closes during the exam periods and during the summer. For more information, contact the Legal Research and Writing office, McDonough 540, or call (202) 662-9525.
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