Skills Hour Program
Law school can be intellectually challenging without being stressful. The key is good methodology from the beginning.
You need to know where to focus when preparing for class, how to digest what you hear in class, when to begin outlining and reviewing, and how to advance your skills when working alone or in groups. Some learn by trial and error; but at Pacific McGeorge, the faculty provide guidance for a good start.
First year students are divided into sections for most of their classes. Professor Lee collaborates with faculty members who teach each section to present a series of interactive sessions on study skills, classroom success, and preparing for exams. These sessions, called Skills Hours, are scheduled early in the fall term.
Students participating in Skills Hours also have the opportunity to simulate two practice exams (one in Torts and one in Contracts) in the fall semester. Faculty members provide extensive feedback on the exams themselves, and then conduct small group sessions where students receive a sample answer and discuss exam taking strategies. Simulating practice exams is one of the most important things students can do to improve their midterm and final exam performance, so all first-year students are highly encouraged to participate.
