Kick-off 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 CSU|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!

2025 JUMP START -- IN-PERSON Program Schedule

July 7 - July 28, 2025

Sessions meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. 

• Day 1: Welcome and Introduction (7/7)
• Day 2: Reading and Briefing Cases (7/9) 
• Day 3: The Law School Classroom (7/14) 
• Day 4: Class Notes / Outlines (7/16) 
• Day 5: Sample Law School Class (7/21) 
• Day 6: IRAC: The paradigm for legal analysis (7/23) 
• Day 7: Multiple Choice,  Learning in Law School, and Final Preparations for Fall Semester (7/28)

***Students in the in-person program may attend virtually through a live Zoom link. However, in-person attendance is highly encouraged. All assignments and lectures must be completed before August 10th. 

2025 JUMP START -- Online JD Program

Students in our online JD Program will be given access to the asynchronous modules as of June 30th.  Please monitor email and other communications for further details. Each module is designed to be completed over 3- 5 hours.  

*** All modules and assigned work must be completed by August 10th at 11:59 pm.