New York Law School only admits students it considers able to succeed in its academic program, to graduate, to pass the bar examination, and to engage in productive careers. Nevertheless, at one time or another, students may need help in adjusting to school, in mastering a subject, or in making decisions about their professional education. The Law School has established a variety of avenues to anticipate and respond to such needs. 
 

Academic Support and Tutoring Programs 

Some entering students are invited to participate in the Academic Support Program based on criteria established at the time of admission. There is no charge or academic credit for participating in this Program. 

One part of the Academic Support Program is a condensed introductory course in legal method offered during the summer before the first year. The purpose of the summer portion of the program is to demystify law school by exposing participants to the full cycle of a law school course--; from first assignment through final examination -- in a short period of time.

Then, continuing through the first academic year, the Academic Support Program offers participants weekly tutorial meetings with upperclass Teaching Fellows. Each Teaching Fellow is assigned to work with a group of students from one of the three sections of the Day Division or the one section of the Evening Division, or with individual upperclass students. Beyond providing training in learning skills, Teaching Fellows help students address problems directly related to law school, such as dealing with stress and adjusting to participation in law school classes, preparing assignments, and studying for examinations. 

Tutoring services are also available to students who are not participating in the Academic Support Program and who experience academic difficulty.  

Professor Lenni Benson talks about Outlining

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Writing Specialist 

The Writing Program offers the services of a Writing Specialist to assist students in developing their writing skills. The Writing Specialist works with students on an individual basis and also conducts workshops on specific topics. Students may consult the Writing Specialist on their own initiative and may benefit from analysis of a writing diagnostic instrument administered through this office. 

Throughout the academic year, the Office of Academic Affairs offers individual consultations about course selection and other academic planning. Around the time of registration for the coming year, which occurs each Spring, the office organizes meetings with faculty and administrators to help students set academic goals and plan a program to achieve those goals.   

Community Advising Groups 

All first-year students are assigned an upperclass student advisor, and faculty make themselves available for advising first-year students in various settings. In the first semester one of the required courses meets in a small section. The Community Advising Groups meet periodically during the year to introduce students to the various services of the Law School and to expose them to different views about studying and taking examinations in the Law School setting.