[blindLaw] Preparing for Law School

Sanho Steele-Louchart sanho817 at gmail.com
Mon May 18 02:31:06 UTC 2020


Julie,

Going off of what Bruce said, one thing I'd love to share with you is
my searchable copy of the Rules of Civil Procedure. My professor would
ask questions like, "Mr. Steele-Louchart, will you please list the
provisions of Rule 5B2b-ii?"

I had to be able to get there quickly, and using headings and standard
reading controls simply didn't cut it. My version has the numbers,
letters, and roman numerals of the rule all listed to the left of each
subpart. If you're looking for Rule 42B2, just open the find dialogue
and literally type in 42B2 before hitting enter. It'll take you right
there.

I'll attach the accommodated version in case it can go through the listserve.

Sanho


On 5/17/20, philosopher25--- via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of MIKE MCGLASHON
> via
> BlindLaw
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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
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Julie McGinnity
> via BlindLaw
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> Cc: Julie McGinnity <kaybaycar at gmail.com>
> Subject: [blindLaw] Preparing for Law School
>
> 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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