The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

CALI is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit consortium of law schools that researches and develops computer-mediated legal instruction and supports institutions and individuals using technology and distance learning in legal education. CALI was incorporated in 1982 and welcomes membership from law schools, paralegal programs, law firms and individuals wishing to learn more about the law.

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Top 10 1L Lessons Yesterday

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1.How to Brief a Case (Legal Writing)2
2.Learning Legal Analysis Through Its Components: Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion—IRAC (Legal Writing)1
3.Negligence (Torts)3
4.Strict Liability and Animals (Torts)4
5.Punctuation and Grammar Basics for Law Students (Legal Writing)6
6.Covenants, Equitable Servitudes and Restrictions 1: Creation (Property Law)11
7.Liability for Defectively Designed Products (Torts)9
8.Anatomy of a Case (Legal Research)121
9.Analysis of a Diversity Case (Civil Procedure)14
10.Covenants of Title and Types of Deeds (Property Law)7

Top 10 1L Lessons Last Week

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1.Learning Legal Analysis Through Its Components: Issue, Rule, Application, Conclusion—IRAC (Legal Writing)1
2.Negligence (Torts)2
3.How to Brief a Case (Legal Writing)10
4.Punctuation and Grammar Basics for Law Students (Legal Writing)5
5.Actus Reus (Criminal Law)4
6.Conditions (Contracts)6
7.Decision Point: State or Federal? (Legal Research)3
8.Where Does Law Come From? (Legal Concepts & Skills)7
9.Res Ipsa Loquitur (Torts)8
10.Analysis of a Diversity Case (Civil Procedure)11

Top 10 2L/3L Lessons Yesterday

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1.Model Rules of Professional Conduct I: Preliminary Drill (Professional Responsibility)1
2.Best Evidence Rule Under the Federal Rules (Evidence)2
3.Basis for Attorney Discipline (Professional Responsibility)3
4.Character Evidence Under Federal Rules (Evidence)4
5.The Attorney's Duty of Confidentiality & the Attorney Client Privilege (Professional Responsibility)6
6.Choosing and Withdrawing from Representation (Professional Responsibility)7
7.Expert and Opinion Evidence (Evidence)5
8.The Concept of Hearsay (Evidence)13
9.Fees (Professional Responsibility)14
10.Are You My Partner? Is This a Partnership? (Business Associations)17

Top 10 2L/3L Lessons Last Week

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1.Basis for Attorney Discipline (Professional Responsibility)2
2.Character Evidence Under Federal Rules (Evidence)1
3.Model Rules of Professional Conduct I: Preliminary Drill (Professional Responsibility)5
4.Best Evidence Rule Under the Federal Rules (Evidence)3
5.The Concept of Hearsay (Evidence)4
6.Choosing and Withdrawing from Representation (Professional Responsibility)6
7.The Attorney's Duty of Confidentiality & the Attorney Client Privilege (Professional Responsibility)7
8.Equitable Protection of Restitution: The Accounting for Profits (Remedies)10
9.Client or Not? (Professional Responsibility)9
10.Expert and Opinion Evidence (Evidence)8
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