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Study Aids

Aspen Learning Library

Each outline contains comprehensive coverage of the topics, cases, and black letter law found in your specific casebook, but is explained in a way that is understandable. Includes Quiz Yourself and Essay Q&A features help you test your knowledge throughout the semester and exam tips which alert you to the issues and fact patterns that commonly pop up on exams. Some of the Emanuel Outlines are aligned with specific textbooks, and some are general.

Emanuel Outlines is one of the most popular resources. This guide includes links to the outlines for 1L courses.

West Study Aids

Provides a clear and comprehensive outline of the most important principles and issues taught in the law school courses and provides sample examination questions and answers.

These books begin with a capsule summary/short outline and then provide a detailed outline, complete with charts and examples. They also provide tips for taking exams, review questions, and practice exams.

 Quick Reviews provide short, clear, concise, and substantive outlines, designed to make the study of law clear and convenient and to help students review the subject quickly prior to final exams.