Kick-off your law school career early with CSU|LAW Jump Start -- a free program designed to help incoming 1Ls acclimate to law school. We provide both our in-person and online students with an introduction to the law school experience, including instruction on basic study and exam-taking skills.
During Jump Start, students will participate in mock classes/assignments and hone critical skills by receiving personal feedback that will prepare them to hit the ground running on the first day of class.
Participation in CSU|LAW Jump Start is mandatory for all incoming first-year students.
Topics Covered During CSC|LAW Jump Start Include:
- Introduction to the American Legal System
- Reading cases
- Writing case briefs
- Preparing for the law school classroom
- Basic legal analysis and exam writing techniques
- Note-taking, outlining, and preparing for exams
- and more!
2027 JUMP START -- IN-PERSON Program Schedule
The in-person sessions of Jump Start run July 5 - July 23, 2027.
Day 1: Welcome and Introduction July 5, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 2: Reading and Briefing Cases July 7, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 3: The Law School Classroom July 12, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 4: Class Notes / Outlines July 14, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 5: Sample Law School Class July 19, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 6: IRAC: The paradigm for legal analysis July 21, 5:30-7:00pm
Day 7: Multiple Choice, Learning in Law School, and Final Preparations July 23, 4:00pm.
2027 JUMP START -- Online JD Program
The online sessions of Jump Start run June 28 - August 8, 2027.
Module 1 and 2 open on 6/30 due on Sunday 7/11
Module 3 opens on Sunday 7/11 due on Sunday 7/18
Module 4 and 5 open on Sunday 7/18 due on Sunday 7/25
Module 6 open on Sunday 7/25 due on Sunday 8/1
Module 7 open on Friday 7/30 due on Sunday 8/8
Live Sessions will be held on July 5th, 19th, and August 2nd.
Drop-in office hours to be held in off weeks.