Legal Skills for Law School and Legal Practice

Courtney Lee and Tim Naccarato

13 pages
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A short guide from McGeorge School of Law that walks through the ten core legal skills every law student needs to master, from critical reading and case briefing to outlining and maintaining balance through the demands of law school.

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