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kalvano wrote:Here's a big bunch of outlines. I'm pretty sure it's the same as the SMU Google Docs thing, but I don't know if that still works or not. So here.

http://sdrv.ms/WNXNVi

Bless you.

Is there a minimum hour requirement for the dean's list?

12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

annelise88 wrote:

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

FYI, IMHO, there's no real benefit to getting "dean's list". I guess you can put it on your résumé, but your GPA and rank will speak for themselves.

annelise88 wrote:

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

No, they don't. If you've got at least a 3.5 or so, you're on the List.

tfer2222 wrote:

annelise88 wrote:

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

FYI, IMHO, there's no real benefit to getting "dean's list". I guess you can put it on your résumé, but your GPA and rank will speak for themselves.

No real benefit? Are you forgetting about the off-center letter from the dean's office complete with the dean's computarized signature? Toss that bad boy on the table during your Cravath interview and you're golden.

tfer2222 wrote:

annelise88 wrote:

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

FYI, IMHO, there's no real benefit to getting "dean's list". I guess you can put it on your résumé, but your GPA and rank will speak for themselves.

But you get a really nice letter signed by the Dean!

FWIW, occasionally you'll see it on firm bios.

ETA: Scooped by chris.

tfer2222 wrote:

annelise88 wrote:

kalvano wrote:12 hours is required to be a FT student. Not sure what it is for PT. After that, just be in the top 25% of the class for the semester.

But do all 12 hours have to be graded courses? I only took 10 hours that went to my gpa, then a 3 hour extermship that was P/F.

Oh, well. Here's to hoping!

FYI, IMHO, there's no real benefit to getting "dean's list". I guess you can put it on your résumé, but your GPA and rank will speak for themselves.

I know, and I agree. But my confidence needs a boost. At the very least, it will help w/that!

Anyone know if we really need all three books for advanced legal writing?

timmah427 wrote:Anyone know if we really need all three books for advanced legal writing?

you can just use mine.

I'm just going to leave this right here.

Which one are you?

kalvano wrote:Which one are you?

The one behind the camera and in front of the editing computer! lol. my dog's in it, though...

If y'all have anything to add to the Course Registration Bible floating around, send it to me in a PM.

TannerRobinson wrote:

swilson215 wrote:

TannerRobinson wrote:Does anyone need the registration bible? ALSO, Has it been updated?

The one I have is kind of old and not too helpful. There's maybe four classes that are on there that are being offered with the same profs next semester.

Mine has a few more than 4. It's 7 pages?

Anyway here's a link: --LinkRemoved--

Is ours the same?

This here is the newest version I've been able to get my hands on!

Neve wrote: This here is the newest version I've been able to get my hands on!

We're in the process of updating it now. PM me your additions and I'll make sure they get to the right person.

swilson215 wrote:

Neve wrote: This here is the newest version I've been able to get my hands on!

We're in the process of updating it now. PM me your additions and I'll make sure they get to the right person.

Bless you.


Also - Anyone have an outline for Bridge for Evidence? ...or any evidence outlines for that matter. His exams are always different and his teaching methods could be described as confounding to someone less perceptive as I.

Kahn is on sabbatical next semester?

TannerRobinson wrote:Also - Anyone have an outline for Bridge for Evidence? ...or any evidence outlines for that matter. His exams are always different and his teaching methods could be described as confounding to someone less perceptive as I.

I'm really sorry, I meant to post this when you originally posted, and then completely forgot.

This will be extraordinarily helpful - http://sdrv.ms/10Yt3ml

This is for Moss, but Evidence is, largely, Evidence - http://sdrv.ms/16QKtFf

Also, CALI lessons are great.

Has anyone taken Law and Science with Ryan?

I'm in Crim Pro II with Ryan (I assume you mean Meghan Ryan?) and I like her a lot. She's engaging, funny, and tries to make things interesting. I didn't take that class with her, but I know several people who have taken various classes with her and like her a lot.

Can't speak on that class in particular, but she's high on my list of good professors at SMU.

Right, I meant Meghan Ryan. Thanks for the info.

Family Law with Weaver or wait until Thomas teaches it? Does anyone know if Thomas will even be teaching it in the future?

Has anyone taken trial techniques with Read?