[blindLaw] Preparing for Law School

[philosopher25 at gmail.com]

I suggest bookmarking the online versions of federal rules of civil
procedure and other such rule books such as criminal law and professional
rules of conduct. Start familiarizing yourself with ways to cross reference
rules against rules within the same text. Blue booking and legal research
also have some challenges that you'll want to discuss with other blind
people familiar with them. You'll want to have a system that you can answer
questions in class. At some later date a system to do oral arguments. I
found a good study group was helpful, but not everyone does. Lastly,
outlining is something of a challenge you'll want to work out asap. Have
handy a few phone numbers of blind people with experience with law school
and the study tools you use, like braille or speech. 

Best,
Bruce 


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Ms Julie:

You can call me and we can discuss this if you wish; Please seel below;


Please advise as you like.

Mike M.

Mike mcglashon
Email: Michael.mcglashon at comcast.net
Ph: 618 783 9331

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Hi everyone,

I hope all of you are staying safe and sane in these crazy times.

I am starting my first year of law school in the fall, and I'm wondering
what, if anything, I should do to prepare.  I am already working with rehab
here to get me a note taker, and I will be starting the paper work for
disability services soon.

Are there any tech tips I should know or programs with which I should
familiarize myself at this time?  I am already proficient with Word and
Outlook.

Is there any piece of technology that you couldn't live without in law
school?  I'll have my laptop of course.

My university is inviting us to take a law school prep course.  I have no
clue if it's accessible, but has anyone taken something like this?

Sorry for all the questions.  I have an arts background, and I'm aware that
law school is unlike anything I've ever done academically.
Despite my nerves, I am invested in doing the absolute best I can and diving
into learning all the things.  So, any advice would be welcome.

Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!

--
Julie A. McGinnity
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; President, National Federation of the Blind
Performing Arts Division

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