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Case briefs What Why: to review case or compare brief Examples cases briefed by profs/ authors (keyed to authors) assist students with identifying and understanding key takeaways Why: to review case or compare brief Examples Case Briefs (Bloomberg) High Court Case Summaries (West Academic) Legalines (West Academic) Loyola University Chicago Law Library

Commercial outlines What Why Examples Detailed outline of the law Often include correlation tables, hypos and tips Why use to assist with outline quick and comprehensive review before finals. Examples Black Letter Outlines (West Academic) Gilbert Law Summaries (West Academic) Sum and Substance Quick Review (West Academic) Loyola University Chicago Law Library

Explanations (overview) What Basic, succinct summation of the law 30,000 foot view Why Good for review of confusing area/ point Examples Law in a Nutshell (West Academic) Short & Happy Guides(West Academic) Law Stories (West Academic) Loyola University Chicago Law Library

Explanations (substantive) What Deeper analysis of core principles and concepts Why Broader understanding of topic/ point Examples Concise Hornbooks (West Academic and print) Understanding Series (print) Hornbooks (West Academic and print) Aspen Student Treatise Series (print) Loyola University Chicago Law Library

Problem-based study aids What Sample essay, short-answer and multiple choice Qs with model answers Why Practice answering questions (applying knowledge) Examples Acing Series (West Academic) Examples & Explanations (print) Exam Pro (West Academic) Glannon Guides (print) Questions & Answers (print) Loyola University Chicago Law Library

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West academic study aids Or subcaegory What type of explanation For problem based—what kind of problems essay, short answer, multi-choice Loyola University Chicago Law Library

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Administrative Details/ Pointers Library policies for exams restricted access Extended Sunday hours Study Rooms Where and why to reserve Location of study aids Checkout policy Other tools Old exams CALI West Academic Study Aids Subscription Handout Quick tour? Tom’s tips Be wary of assumptions Answer the question asked!

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