JD Book Guide

Required Course Materials

Charles R. Calleros, & Kimberly Y.W. Holst.  Legal Method and Writing (9th ed. 2022). Aspen. ISBN: 9781543857061.

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Optional Resources:

Jeffrey S. Batoff, Law School Secrets, Outlining for Exam Success (West Academic Publishing) (2012). West Academic. ISBN: 9781634593571

Lynn Bahrych, Jeanne Merino, & Beth McLellan. Legal Writing and Analysis in a Nutshell (West Academic Publishing) (5th ed. 2017). West Academic. ISBN: 9781683283430

Legal Bluebook Citation Manual: Provided by the Law Library. https://www.legalbluebook.com/

Each of the following recommendations are available on your West Study Aids Subscription. Click on each to be redirected to the resource on West Study Aids. 

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2. Excellence in the Workplace, Legal and Life Skills in a Nutshell

3.  A Short & Happy Guide to Being a Law Student

4.  A Short & Happy Guide to Being a Lawyer

5. The Legal Research Survival Manual with Video Modules 

6. Thriving in the Legal Profession: Three Pillars of Success (with Video Modules)

7. Cracking the Case Method, Legal Analysis for Law School Success

8. How to Write Law Exams: IRAC Perfected

9. Critical Reading for Success in Law School and Beyond

10. Get a Running Start: Your Comprehensive Guide to the First Year Curriculum