C.A.S.E.

When your entire grade comes down to one final, it's easy to feel unsure about whether you're learning the right things. This session helps you identify the core skills, self-check your progress, and build effective habits so you walk into finals prepared—not guessing.

Welcome back to C.A.S.E. — Coaching Academic Success for Everyone — where we break down the essential tools that help bar takers go the distance. Join us for practical advice on mindset, positive thinking, time blocking, and building your support network. Whether you're deep in bar prep or just getting started, C.A.S.E. gives you the strategies to stay focused, balanced, and ready to succeed. Beca...

Networking is more than just collecting business cards—it's about building meaningful professional relationships that can shape your legal career. In this episode of the CASE Podcast , we break down the essential do's and don'ts of informational interviews and networking for law students and early-career professionals. Join us as we discuss:   The key questions to ask (and what to avoid) in an inf...

In this episode of C.A.S.E. , Prof. Raef Granger breaks down the CRAc method (Conclusion, Rule, Application, conclusion) —a structured approach that helps you sharpen your writing for law school success, bar exam performance, and real-world legal practice. Learn how to tighten your analysis, avoid common pitfalls, and craft precise arguments that judges, professors, and clients will actually want...

Final exams are here, and we've got your back! In this episode, we're diving into proven strategies to master your law school finals. From outlining like a pro to acing legal analysis, you'll learn how to study smarter, with efficiency and efficacy. Plus, we'll share tips for maintaining your energy and focus during crunch time.   Grab your coffee (or tea), and let's crush those finals together!...

  🎙️ New Episode Alert: Conquering the Midsemester Slump! 🎙️   Feeling the weight of the semester? You're not alone! This week, we're tackling the Midsemester Slump—that moment when motivation dips and the mountain top feels miles away.   Join me as we explore strategies to keep moving forward, one step at a time. Discover how to recharge your energy through hobbies, friends, family, yoga, exercis...

Feeling overwhelmed by the mountain of cases and concepts in law school? Outlining is your secret weapon! In this episode, we dive into the importance of outlining for exam success, walk you through the step-by-step process of building efficient outlines, and share time management hacks to fit outlining into your busy schedule. Tune in for actionable insights to sharpen your study game!

Are you a law student struggling to navigate the complex world of case law? In this episode, I will break down the essentials of how to read and brief a case —a foundational skill for your law school success. Join me as we explore step-by-step strategies for identifying key facts, issues, rules, and reasoning in judicial opinions. Whether you're a first-year student or just looking to sharpen your...

Welcome to episode 5 of C.A.S.E. where we talk about procrastination!

The latest C.A.S.E. episode is out, focusing on time management and, specifically, time blocking. Law students and anyone with a busy schedule will hopefully find this episode insightful as you work to manage your time better.  Tune in for my best tips on time blocking to make the best use of the 24 hours we all get each day!

The particulars of this episode came from a specific student question…"How much does it really matter regarding my grades if I get the correct answer and I don't really show the analysis that well?" In short, the amount of points you'll score will depend primarily on whether you properly follow the IRAC process and show complete legal analysis. In this episode, I walk listeners through an example...

The latest C.A.S.E. episode is out, and this one is focused on the writing process. Writing is a huge aspect of the law school journey, so it's important to have a thorough understanding of best practices early on.   Key Takeaway: Many people don't account for the fact that much of the writing process is actually thinking. Before you even put pen to paper or your fingers on the keyboard, there are...

Welcome to the very first episode of the C.A.S.E. podcast, a podcast dedicated to addressing all the obstacles and challenges you might encounter as a law student. We'll discuss topics like motivation, stress management, time management, and anxiety management while learning the overwhelming amount of information you'll be presented with. We'll also cover various legal skill-building topics releva...