Introduction to Law School for First-Year Students

Professor Molly Bishop Shadel, Vice Dean George Geis and Professor Toby Heytens give first-year students advice about studying and acclimating to law school life as they head into their first week of classes. Topics include reading and analyzing cases, preparing for class, outlining, studying and exams. (University of Virginia School of Law, Aug. 19, 2016)

[@attorneysteve]

Undergrad teaches you how to memorize and regurgitate. Law school teaches you how to think, analyze and resolve problems. You will forever see the world differently, and let me say, I loved every single minute of it.

[@amerleesilver4294]

The debts as well I'm sure.

[@UncleForHire]

Lol okay

[@jgcgsgmg]

You obviously didn’t do 1L during a global pandemic..............

[@joelwillis2043]

You obviously got shafted in undergrad.

[@jgcgsgmg]

@Perry Golston lol the law IS systemic racism, so no.

[@lalaland746]

Not even a law student and here I am… fully intrigued 😭

[@briakvee1235]

Lol... me too

[@alinoayemi4043]

Same 😂

[@Soulrealradio]

Same

[@godlikelaw]

Ain’t AI gonna replace lawyers?

[@7TrillakaTalktoMeNice725]

Wow..I'm not by myself..lol. What are we gonna do!

[@js5072]

12 mins in and this makes me not scared about lectures, this makes me want to do it. Looks exciting! :D

[@TechnoloG84]

Keep that energy.

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

I've wanted to go into law since I was a kid. Early college was borderline disastrous, and then I enlisted on a "legal/admin option", but the USMC was phasing out their involvement in JAG. Afterward I'd left active duty I should have remembered my dream, but was dealing with reintegration into non-military society. All that to say, I have some classes I want to redo from my early years of my degree (only 4 or 5), and then I'm going for law school like I've wanted. This "socratic method" structure of things was implemented by a professor or two of mine, with the exception of only calling someone specifically unless no one volunteered. Those were my best classes, hands down. That's my style of learning. I hate lectures mainly because I can't tell, sometimes, what's important to the professor, versus what I think is important. But this makes me wish I lived anywhere near VA, just for this school.

[@MeloFloww]

Did you go?

[@MajorBall]

You like the idea of being picked on? Ok then

[@johndwyer818]

This lecturer is a liar. I never cease to be amazed by liars in the legal profession who do not tell their clients/students that all persons are deceased in law. This means they are entities that exist only on paper and are created by the state. So how is a living wo/man ever a dead entity ? Only by trickery and fraud of the legal profession. This is done so they can raid your trust estate. This is why you are told to "represent" your self in court rather than to present yourself.

[@santiagorabago8305]

I love her. I love how she explains things. You can see how much passion she has and this only motivates me more to study law.

[@lawzme]

This is a HUGE benefit. I attended law school about a decade ago and failed the bar exam. I am back to study for the bar and I must say, this lecture validates that I want to and shall make a go for it again. Thank you very much!

[@briana9994]

did you pass it your second time?

[@camilomontoya7412]

I know people that took the Bar 5 times then passed

[@Broomful]

I’m considering taking law school and I’m probably gonna have to be taking the bar exam over and over again

[@ariannabrown787]

@@flyfish2562 thsi was very negative and you know it. law must be a passion for them if they’re still attempting over a decade later. non-traditional applicants are VERY common and don’t need anymore added on stigma nor judgement.

[@flyfish2562]

@@ariannabrown787 Don’t be delusional. If someone has left law school and is literally trying to pass the bar 10 flipping years later, the outlook doesn’t look good. Would you have preferred that I blow smoke up this persons arse and say… “No worries, your bound to ACE this! Ten years later?!!!” Do you have any idea how ridiculous that sounds??? The truth is that for law students who leave law school right after and go take the bar it is extremely difficult!!! Let alone for someone who has been out of school and has forgot everything they learned in the first two years of law school like, torts, contracts, constitutional law?!!! Now, if you want to tutor this young person… by all means. But don’t be stupid and tell me that I’m being negative, by giving them a dose of reality. Truth is if they reallllllly wanted to be a lawyer, they would have passed it within years of finishing law school, not ten years after leaving, losing all brain cells, and thinking it would be and easy thing to pass. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jayxproductions]

Idk what I’m getting into going to law school but what I do know is, I love learning about law. Currently in my 3rd year for pre law. Graduating in spring 2025! Wish me luck :’)

[@emmysrandomcrafts]

Good luck!

[@Lecia-ru9vd]

Goodluckkkk I'll be joining you in a couple of years

[@kyzae]

I love being able to watch videos like this from one of the top Law schools! Gives me insight into law school - as I do hope to attend law school one day.

[@leemcmullan]

did you?!

[@yenisketches6047]

I wish to see law school books from american schools and to attend few classes. I am third year student of law in Europe. For me, law is a breeze. I dont struggle with it at all. But I see in US they hype law so hard. Now, I know Americans arent the smartest people out there but I am wondering if its really that hard.

[@quyen8059]

@@yenisketches6047 can't compare apples to oranges.

[@yenisketches6047]

@@quyen8059 Well, no. But at my uni, we study Common and Anglo-saxon law, american constitutional law, our constitutional law, we go in details of pretty much everything. Americans cry about law being so difficult and hard to learn. For me, its so easy, I “soak up” law easily. Except financies. That i cannot.

[@expensivepink7]

@@yenisketches6047 it’s hard. trust me. lol.

[@shoelessb4515]

First professor on first day of law school told us "Law and logic have nothing in common". Discouraging but entirely correct. Especially since politicians are mostly lawyers.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Yes indeed, Law and Magic have nothing in common. Next! Trust No One.

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

And I cannot stress enough, TRUST No One.

[@stevecarrier6161]

Lawyers should be banned from holding office. In my humble opinion.

[@TheWormzerjr]

@@stevecarrier6161 that was the original 13 amendment

[@theosteven3362]

Well it depends on what school of thought you are. If you separate law as an isolated study difer and independet from other study, yes that proposition is correct. But law isnt SUPPOSED to be like that.

[@marlenerami3151]

The Socrates method is great because it keeps the students actively participating in class and since you don't know if the professor will call on you on a particular case, you must always be prepared for class. A very good presentation.

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

The classes I had that used it, or a similar approach, working on my bachelor's were my favorite, and surprising to myself, were where I did the best.

[@Manoranjan1900]

Really

[@branttheojackson6045]

Hello 🥰👋

[@jasonspades1265]

The Socratic method is great because it's objectively true in all cases without exception.

[@KimberlyMarie282]

This group graduated last year 2019......

[@caringlovetv6998]

4 years ago.

[@tonyayers6809]

Not all of them unfortunately

[@ranelgallardo7031]

Man...they had it easy graduating a year before the world got sick

[@godlikelaw]

Ain’t AI gonna replace lawyers?

[@madinakarimi2027]

@@godlikelawnaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Booksurfs]

"law school is not like college" and i thought i had it hard as an undergrad..

[@PowerfulRuben]

timmy turner same here aha

[@tonyaperezroblero9697]

timmy turner

[@milly4543]

timmy turner except that in most countries law is studied as an undergrad program

[@うちはマダラ-i5z]

Timmy turner make a wish

[@kevinzhang3313]

And those lost causes belong in the state governments.

[@IAmMomhousekeeperinhartfordct]

My father was a cop his whole life, age 21 until he turned 65. I find the law interesting, was a great subject to learn, I love it, sadly when my father was asked to be sheriff, they discovered he had terminal cancer and I gave up school to care for him. Learning helps, tho I cannot make it a profession at my age. But I can infuse it to my grandkids ears..... Thank you for these videos and the time you dedicate!.

[@leemcmullan]

Its never too late to study law. But yes, passing it down is the best thing you can do!

[@adamhonestyanddecency5054]

My father was also a police officer who died of cancer. p.s. He HATED lawyers.

[@rafaellucena6318]

With this kind of passion I would say Yes, you can do it! Please, go for it!

[@murphy1011]

I’m 30 and I’m starting my pre law next month

[@destenye8471]

You can look into colleges such as Phoenix university which has the option to take all your courses online. You get to learn and graduate and not miss a beat. best of luck dont give up ♥️

[@emm8357]

I’m waiting to find out if I was accepted at law school here in the U.K. and I’m really grateful for these uploads! Yes, our law is different but I think these lectures help to get into the mindset. Thank you!

[@user-qm2vc8bb7c]

Good luck

[@senezi1690]

Wich uni ??

[@shah5757]

If you get into Oxford or Cambridge ure guaranteed a top a career, any other uni and you would be up against competition

[@bingocutonthecamrea1732]

❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😉

[@garytolodziecki5326]

U.T. I'll put you up, both study!! gjt

[@AR-mu2rz]

How about the issue of fair market value for the farm and the denying of the $5 to confirm and seal the contract? I think these issues are worth consideration. Suppose the farm was valued at $1M, the signed contract was probably a joke, as in no reasonable person would sell a farm valued at $1M for just $50k. Also, financial health and well-being of the farm owner should also raise concerns. Suppose it is established that Zhemer would go bankrupt if he sold the farm...and this was the primary reason why he refused to sell the farm in past, would this not create substantial motive/evidence that Mr. Zhemer would never sell the farm as proven by the fact that he had consistently rejected Mr. Lucy's offers.

[@seemore......1322]

I‘m lawyer working difficult situations in Mogadishu, Somalia but proud to be lawyer and working for my people 🇸🇴

[@caringlovetv6998]

Yes.

[@sevirouskarius9791]

is it hard to be in law school??

[@thepiplin]

@@sevirouskarius9791 yes. But, grind on and forget about it once you pass the bar.

[@kylekylekyle505]

I'm man working difficult situations at McDonald's in America. Proud to be greasy.

[@hotmess9640]

MashALlah abowe!! I was in Mogadishu 3 years ago myself, plan to study law in the US.

[@allthingstravon21]

I’m 27 and planning to go back and finish my undergrad after having come to the realization that I hate chemistry and math and love politics and law. Hope to go to law school in the near future. This was so encouraging and inspiring and I was glued the entire time

[@eunicesquire3714]

So did u do it

[@ordinaryopinion-1]

@@eunicesquire3714 Nah, he definitely didn’t

[@songlyrics3101]

I will be a law student soon, InshaAllah and will become a great lawyer🙏🙏 022521 Enrolled in a Law school 😄. Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah. Gettin there InshaAllah. Ameen

[@morganirosonna2871]

Amen to both of us

[@TRUNKKS777]

Wish you all the best 👌🏼

[@michaelwilliams6431]

@Guy Dunning Jr. bro she ain't even in law school yet, and I doubt she has, can, or would have wanted to go to the place which taught you your truth. Remember the ones who know only know because someone trained them (most likely not their parents) or they got jammed up in a violate your rights type of jam. PS you seem like a sov cit.

[@michaelwilliams6431]

@Guy Dunning Jr. I'm not here to rebuttal you just questions, I Accept for Value everything you said Guy Dunning Jr. question(s); If one is a king without subjects would he be sovereign still? (yes) If one is a king wouldn't he be a citizen of his own kingdom? (yes) It may be an oxymoron but they exist lawfully too. As a matter of fact aren't we all American citizens? (Yes) Though some of us have duel citizenship in the United States too. Those of us without duel citizenship, just American aren't they naturally born sovereign? (yes) So if you answer that you'll get the term sovereign citizen that has been coined a terrorist group to the u.s. government corporation by the u.s. government corporation, for the purposes of deterring American people from the truth about the 2 United States on this land mass. Life is an oxymoron bro. But I know why you said it. I Am honestly not disagreeing with you, I Am trying to let you see what you look like to those who don't know and those who do. One of those sov cit, type lol. Let me ask you a question, You asked why is my name "fraudulently" all capitals. My answer is how does one interface with government? They give us an artificial person or corporation(s) at birth. Same name all caps. You actually get 2 one your parents made and gave away, then they went and got a "number" thinking it was for the 1st all caps estate but it is actually a whole separate corporation, same name also all caps. The first was the interface Corp in general so to speak, the second was the steal your rights for privileges and become my property Corp so to speak. Truthfully if they used right you keep all your Rights and get some benefits too. Why do American sovereigns have duel citizenship, or are (in possession of) 2 different titles of disenfranchisement and give up their sovereignty for privileges? Lack of knowledge destroys people and puts them into slavery. Yes the United States only has employees who are corporations with privileges and not Rights, and they are owned by the United States but it's not they fault we don't know the law, they are a corporation they are in the business of profit, also you don't have to exchange your rights for their benefits. People choose to and it really is not the job of the government to teach us the truth, their job is to protect the United eState(s) of Americans. Maybe not giving full disclosure is fraudulent lol. And last Why does the government let them Give up their rights unknowingly? Who is a public servant to tell a sovereign what to do... Nothing at all, and how would the person claiming to be sovereign prove themselves? By knowing how his kingdom operates, this really is the root of the problem it seems like you trying to awaken these people to, they don't know how their kingdom works and are mad cause the servants choose not to tell them and so they call it fraud. Then when people in their corporate capacity tries to interface with the government and do it like an "enemy of the State" would then why should they believe you're (still) sovereign? Answering your questions nope I wasn't content so I learned the truth. Now I know, why it is this way and how to operate in and out these corporations. I ain't defending them but the evil is not them and their operations as much as it's ours. Because we don't study the truth and take people at their word as long as they look professional etc., we could easily stop all the lies if everyone took responsibility for THEIR government as it was and remains our creation. Peace king, hope you perceive what I Am conveying to you. PS. Don't look at the government all negatively like maybe they ain't doing any thing wrong lol.

[@rottweilertom]

Yeah good luck with your projection

[@cap2jack]

please upload some class room lectures

[@uvalaw]

You can find lots of lectures in our Inside the Classroom playlist on our channel at kzbin.info/aero/PLyagxpuyj4AcEqbazTb6UgkvBC-OH3RHH.

[@rogerdean3375]

Do you guys offer any opencourseware/class notes/syllabuses/exams? I would love to learn about the courses-- thanks!

[@nagarjunaravula8609]

THANK YOU

[@audiaudio9]

The sound was recorded with a mic mounted in the camera across the room from the prof. Therefore, the prof's words seem distant and difficult to understand. The sound would've been much clearer recorded from a mic mounted on the podium. (FYI, this is Audio 101.)

[@blackmayb3]

@@audiaudio9 they're lawyers.

[@appell8]

I graduated UVa Law in 1980. This makes me fantasize about doing it all again. Loved it.

[@madelynef1]

I love her style of teaching.

[@garytolodziecki5326]

You law .??? ??

[@Jingryl]

Even if you your not @ graduate law school it will not hinder you to think like a lawyer...self study and determination will not stop you from learning.

[@adrianaboga8361]

That is how a lot of lawyers became lawyers, in the olden days..

[@Onel756]

The Socratic method is truly the method that teaches you how to think like a lawyer . I don’t believe this can be self taught . Just my opinion, but I have been an attorney for 30 yrs .

[@ardsj1]

I'm Brazilian, I work with carpentry, bricklayer, hydraulics, and I'm a barber I want to leave Brazil, go to the USA, but the visa is difficult, so if I get hired with a work visa, I'm married 49 years old, and very creative, I don't care how I go to work, cleaning, doorman, sealer, anything I do do, thanks and a hug.

[@alexanderford3819]

Its easier to fool people than to convince them they are being fooled....

[@almadeleon763]

Aint that the thruth

[@GirlSix180]

Facts!

[@johnmatsacos4692]

And there are no facts in 'Colour of law '

[@alf3071]

who is fooling who?

[@ALCRAN2010]

MAGA 2020! wait, no, I mean.. KAG 2020! lol

[@maozedong1913]

The things I took to heart was the advice given during the Q&A. [1] focus on your stress level [2] understand when you're most productive Everyone has heard the saying that we should treat law school like a job but seldom does anyone truly follow that saying. Most will still study an abnormal amount of hours and neglect basic sleep, nutrition, and a social life. To put it into perspective, if you were at work and one of your coworkers told you all he did everyday was pull all nighters, had no social life, and ate nothing but Doritos, you would be very disappointed in him. In the short run, they can get a solid [A] on the midterm but by the end of the year, if they're lucky to last that long, the amount of stress that'll pile up could result in worse grades, burnout, and even worse, you could end up dropping out completely because you hate the law school life style that you created for yourself that you mistakenly attributed to law school as a whole. Everyone is guilty of saying [ I studied 8 hours today] but realistically, we studied for 2 hours, surfed the web, and came back intermittently to our work, which by the end of the day, we probably studied 3 hours. Those 5 hours could have been used to take a nap or go for a walk, could have extended the study time for an extra 3 hours if utilized correctly.

[@mikhael8151]

I've been considering going into Law School once I can go to college. I think its something I would excel in. Though I am also considering more creative paths like writing, where there would be less pressure and it would cost less money. I still have a few years before I have to make any decisions so, for now, I'll just learn as much as I can! Learning is fun and its a good pass time.

[@ilyassb.i3047]

what have you decided

[@duanestanford2827]

I’m extremely grateful to UVA for posting these fantastic lectures 🙌

[@jylledelvalle7101]

lucy just pulled up a 200 iq gameplay

[@Sarahr98998]

The Socratic method sounds like my actual worst nightmare.

[@thesnipingspider3852]

I think it sounds amazing, I haven’t started law school of even my second year of college but I would much rather prefer teachers asking YOU the questions and making sure YOU and everyone else understand what’s happening. Instead of lecturing you for 2+ hours and then only knowing if the kid needs help when he’s failing

[@uneekapeters9206]

I will be attending law school shortly in the next month. This introduction video is useful in reference, to what I can expect from my first year in law school. Along with mentioning some guidance and helpful tips/tricks to proactively apply to case readings, first year studying, to do or not to do etc,. I would love to see updated videos, perhaps even lectures to further get an understanding of law school. Thank you for sharing!

[@stephenpope578]

Uneeka Peters You are making a huge mistake.

[@uneekapeters9206]

Hello Stephen! Could you please explain what I may be making a huge mistake about?

[@felipeemanuel3754]

Uneeka Peters Are you american? how did you get into the law university??

[@dgkman5310]

How are you doing so far?

[@FeelingFitFabFun]

How did your first year go??

[@dibbi3237]

The vast majority of the comments of this video are either: conspiracy theorists hating the law and government, people who cant afford this school calling it a ripoff and maybe one or two interesting comments talking about opinions on the mentioned case in the lecture. (Please dont waste your time reading them like I did)

[@bdm1000]

Or, people like me actually read the constitution and understood it and how certain aspects have been illegally disregarded.

[@phantomofoaktown]

Or people like me, too retarded for law school, I went over president Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus during the civil war several times until I started to see or think how that might relate to todays counter terrorism mission.

[@ilikethatboulder.thatisani5496]

They're not conspiracies, if you have money and power the system is in your favor as is the case in any capitalist country.

[@darenmiller2218]

@@phantomofoaktown it’s still in effect. Lincoln was bought and paid for by bankers. The other guy didn’t stand a chance.

[@adrianaboga8361]

They probably ran out of neurons! 😂

[@natesmusic6352]

I’m 14 and in 8th grade but it’s always good to get a head start on being a lawyer

[@DFullerLisa]

14 and if you watched this and not an influencer I'd say you're well on your way to going places!

[@syirahumaimai3422]

SAMEEEEE

[@natesmusic6352]

@@syirahumaimai3422 🤣

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

There's merit to science, math, and engineering courses (and degrees) when it comes to handling the work load and approach of law school, so I've heard. Don't take the easy road toward law school; challenge yourself now and along the way and you'll be grateful for it later.

[@shockwavd3211]

lol same I'm currently deciding what I want to do when I start high school

[@naturelove831]

Love this video but that coughing is seriously distracting.

[@thesacredibis6723]

I.R.A.C. = Issue. Rule. Analysis. Conclusion. This will help with fine tuning your brief with clarity and being concise. Work in small groups. Law school is not a solo sport. Good luck.

[@dpsheals]

I tried to represent myself in court in a criminal case. I went to jail for two weeks for a mental eval.. just to get the “eval” minutes before my case two weeks later. Took the original plea to get out of jail the next day. this was about 8 years ago in Baltimore city. Lol I should have just went to law school. I had no idea what I was doing even though I swore I did! I learned to write and argue motions! And some procedures but I didn’t really understand how the system worked. Good times good times

[@AntiMasonic93]

When I was in law school, I found it very challenging answering questions relating to real property. Depending on the subject, the socratic method could be very intimidating.

[@christinegiovannelli]

I couldn’t agree more. I had a hard time too.

[@AntiMasonic93]

Yeah, contract formation, breach, and remedies weren't challenging to me. Present and Future Interest as well as RAP, however, were extremely difficult to grasp in real property. What a difficult subject real property is.

[@renatalove5212]

I love you

[@Zepego-jk2iz]

@@renatalove5212 Tweakin

[@IHWKR]

The subjective nature of law school is one of the things that appeals to me most. In a way its an applied philosophy class. I don't find regular college to be engaging or what I care about. 90% of the information is memorize to brain dump the material after exams. Law school seems to be a completely different structure altogether.

[@PhilWithCoffee]

Prof. Geis is such an awesome professor. I have him for some bar prep courses and have listened to his Great Courses Contracts course. Just top notch, great to see him popping up here!

[@mehakverma7043]

I remember reading “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” when I was a kid. That was when I first decided that I wanted to be a lawyer. September of 2023 I am attending law school in England straight out of highschool. Wish me luck!

[@tamiduncan777]

Blessings and favor wisdom discernment to you as you pursue this profession!🙏

[@sympathy4thedevil88]

I like school. You can learn a lot of good things. I think these guys and girls are smart to go to school. Keep it up guys! You can do it!

[@BaoHo-zv3hr]

I found my interest in law quite late and this video is amazing and full of knowledge. Thank you

[@jaegill5361]

How late if you don’t mind me asking.....I’m currently 31 and i probably won’t get my degree until 35-36

[@BaoHo-zv3hr]

@@jaegill5361 me 26 and i am in another degree .

[@mwarari3598]

I don't think it's ever too late 🖤🖤

[@BeastnHarlotDFO]

Our life expectancy is around 80 years. If you're willing to work doing something else then do it; but realize that 50 years is what stands between you and death. 50 years dedicated to something you're interested in contrasted with 50 years of something you cannot stand seems like a simple proposition.

[@morganlucas9062]

I went to medical school and I am watching this yearning for this classroom

[@greekhub-v4l]

i'm only 14 who has a dream of being a lawyer one day and this really helped me understand some details of what being a lawyer is like

[@Broomful]

I’m turning 15 in a couple of months and considering law school because It seems cool but I have no idea what I’ll major in if I go to college.

[@bigblocklawyer]

Yeah. In case any young lawyers are watching this, you will learn to "think" like a lawyer in law school. But law school does nothing to prepare you to practice. You get a fair understanding of the law studying for the bar exam. Where the magic happens is when you get your first legal job. The first morning of the first day as a prosecutor, my trial partner showed me a box full of files and said, "You have a dui trial at 9." It was then I realized how little law school prepared me to practice law. Like so many clubs, law school is just a three year hazing.

[@InTheHillCountry]

“Congratulations on getting into the top law school in America.” Me watching on KZbin: 👁️👄👁️

[@nicksilva8314]

6:14 (facts of the case/what to look for)

[@caringlovetv6998]

Wow. A lot.

[@kimberly-jg1ih]

I really enjoyed this video. I'm not an attorney, but as a labor relations specialist, I am reading cases often and applying the cases to my work and also educating others. I found this helpful in explaining rulings to other specialists.

[@branttheojackson6045]

Hello 🥰👋

[@govcorpwatch]

When you read cases, you will need to learn "legalese" and read it from the "legal paradigm" that is often "disagreeable" to the normal people who do not understand it. the ONLY way to "interpret" legal decisions is with a "legal paradigm" in "legalese."

[@nicksilva8314]

19:00 reading/highlighting a case to make it easier(briefing a case)

[@JessicaMaynard-tw1uz]

My military made me into a warleak without my knowledge and still hasn't paid me or even gave me anything about my job they have been here on military cloaking hubs the classification documents so what can I do

[@apl175]

Professor: You assumed this first class would be a lecture...an introduction to the course. Student: Yes, sir. Professor: Never assume anything in my classroom.

[@govcorpwatch]

Also... use AI to do your outline now. You can feed it audio recordings of all classes and ask it to generate the outline. lol. The amount of time and money spent on the explanation of outlines when we have AI now is unsustainable for "universities." This is what law school is now? sigh.

[@JacYates]

It was alot I retained in this lecture, the Bar exam being 200 questions really stuck out to me. Sounds like a crow bar lol The scantron must be gargantuinm I'm satisfied with my paralegal certificate for now

[@dreamer541]

This is good, next time I’ll bring a bottle of liquor get the other party and negotiate a deal, great strategy and the law will support me, forget the golf course negotiations

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Law of Science Contract Law Case Analysis!!!!Great Teaching!!!

[@GwenCruz-n5l]

I’m extremely grateful to UVA for posting these fantastic lectures . I’m extremely grateful to UVA for posting these fantastic lectures .

[@togahasSTDs]

JUST BECAUSE YOU DID IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE GUILTY

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

funny how the most self-proclaimed geniuses in this comment section have some of the worst grammar I’ve ever seen

[@SusanBassi]

Thank you , very helpful for journalists covering the courts - we have to think like lawyers, hoping lawyers will think a little more like journalists, helps improve the storytelling.

[@kennethpaul2276]

Hello

[@Zepego-jk2iz]

@@kennethpaul2276 Buggin x2

[@XENTROUS]

Im 14 and i really wanna go to law school and this is just crazy i love this❤

[@patriciafry8634]

I love this woman. Went to YLS from 1979-1972. This is so user-friendly. Trying to get students off on a sensible path, not trip them up. No such overview back in the day.

[@branttheojackson6045]

Hello 🥰👋

[@killranger15]

How did you travel back in time?

[@ayebby4017]

I've never been to college, never thought about going to college, definitely never thought about going to law school. Yet here I am watching an introduction to first year law students solely because it was in my recommended.

[@casey6556]

Watched this in preparation for starting law school at McGill, and the Zehmer case ended up being referenced in one of the first Contracts cases I read LMAO

[@garytolodziecki5326]

Free rent. U.T. Law.

[@branttheojackson6045]

Hello 🥰👋

[@spikes7846]

So to sum it up its the same as robbing a store and going to court you walk in for 5 min and come out with 1000 bucks from screwing someone

[@halaskeineh]

lol

[@monykuerathian161]

thats great and usefull ,ihope that one day i,would going to prepare my phd in the University of virginie

[@gizafedha-2546]

I would go (not)I would going

[@lov3zii]

I searched this up as a joke and now I'm an hour and 27 minutes in-

[@SakanaOtoko]

Thanks youtube algorithm

[@TrustierNick01]

Love how when one of the presenters made the analogy that exams are similar to the RC section of the LSAT there was collective gasps and groans lmao

[@NendoroidX]

Professor: so what makes you think you can pass this class? me: I’ve watched HTGAWM imma be okay.

[@addictedbl3238]

I'm starting to be on the right side of the internet. if u see me often, you are too.

[@TheSonjiwonji]

This video was extremely helpful

[@GeneralFactCheck]

Only men should be giving lectures. People are naturally more attentive to Male orators by alot. It's just evolutionary. Im tired of DEI and Feminism. It makes us all suffer when meritocracy is undermined.

[@WatchTikTokshere]

I really want to do law 😊it's my dream hopefully when I'm a lawyer I can come back and see this comment 🙂.

[@WesternMdBushcraft]

Oh the irony it required no work to get exactly what your paying for. Lol

[@Kixtia013]

Wish I’d seen this eight months ago. Shoutout to anyone else who did 1L during covid.

[@nicksilva8314]

22:40 taking the facts and putting in a form

[@riam-313-diyaq]

BTW That Reading part applies to everything you read.

[@elizabethwootton3671]

Anyone else wondering id they want to become a lawyer

[@masabagodfrey3105]

I understand that in Law school you are taught to act and think like a Lawyer, you are taught to analyze, understand and resolve problems, l love it, believe me.

[@latter-daysaintbatman2679]

Wow Law School sounds like a career for me. It involves lots of debates on today's issues. Lots of things I don't agree with can finally be debunked. "Gender theory" "Queer theory" Abortion Ecetera. I have a statement to make towards Zehmer. You do not, under any kind of serious circumstance make a joke. You were about to seal a business agreement, you KNEW that your business associate was going to agree to it but then you backtrack and say you joked? That's not a very good attraction for making business deals nor making a profit!! And if it continues, it will be subject towards conning people for his or her money which will initially piss them off and ofc, people like Zehmer will end up in court!! Law is a science. Christopher Langdell is correct. Arthur Corbin is wrong. Question: "If there is no objective truth, then why debate and what is the point of court?" - Latter-day Saint Batman Answer: Because in the events of court cases, real things happen and everybody involved is required to be honest in telling THE TRUTH in order to secure the fate of criminals. YOU CANNOT LIE IN COURT SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU DON'T WANT TO TELL THE TRUTH! Truth is another way of saying fact. Opinions aren't the truth and is always subjective. Facts and truth have evidence to support it. This will then objectively determine what truly happens in criminal cases. I will name a few: The Ted Bundy tapes, Charles Manson and the Manson Family murders and ofc the Texas Chainsaw Massacre etc etc. However hard the truth is to be believed, that is how debates come into play. it is meant to convince people what really happened and obviously, there are four types of people in a court. The spectators who watch, the witnesses, the perpetrators and finally, the members of Court who oversee and give statements. "Every villain is a hero of his own story." - Bruce Wayne in court The Joker for instance proves my point and primarily, Batman's point. I like how the Professor explains that if you get all the facts right along with applying those facts through the objective test, you can determine what the ultimate truth is. Therefore, there is such a thing as absolute objective truth. I was right all along. Relativism is the means to cause confusion of what the real issues are. It's definition is that there is no good nor evil. Yet, things in life contradict that idealistic approach entirely. This is due to the reasoning behind how relativism has no means of seeing right nor wrong in any situation. It is blindly believing whatever you do is not subjected towards any means or moral principles or even sometimes the law. To simplify that, it's another way of neglecting the truth. Due to this, I believe relativism is what is usually used to induce anarchy in societies as it is a lie repeated until people believe it to be the truth. For example, look at Anakin. He stated that in his point of view, the Jedi are evil. That's just an opinion. Sidious had said that good is an illusion and yet said good and good repetitively when Anakin was submitting to the evil sith lord. Then there is Joker too. If I remember correctly, Joker stated he is a moral relativist and wants anarchy in the city. Yet anarchy is evil and there is no such thing as moral relativists. Lies are often repeated until it is believed to be the truth but ultimate truth has actual sufficient data and evidence to support it. In other words, relativism leads to strawman arguments that render debates useless.

[@stardust3762]

Thank you very much for this! I feel a lot better after watching this! This is super relatable and resourceful, I'm sure, for any other law freshmen who are in the same shoes as me. All the best to everyone who's starting law school! You got this. You are there for a reason. It's meant for you, trust me. You are the chosen one, you should feel proud of yourself! 👊❤

[@Just_Call_Me_Tim]

I'm still some years away from even applying, and yet I'm hyped more with each video and presentation on it. It's a life-long dream, and I'll get there one day.

[@stardust3762]

@@Just_Call_Me_Tim That's amazing! I wish your dream comes true. For sure, it's not easy but with determination, persistence and consistency, nothing is impossible. All the best for your journey! 🙌🏻

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

We need a group action lawsuit against the state of Israel over the attacks on targeted individuals worldwide.

[@darknlovli]

These students are really smart.. duh it’s UVA..

[@elliottmoore4835]

SOCIALISTS.

[@mynamejeff216]

I dropped out of high school why am I watching this

[@darkeidholorimeevilgeniusp867]

The objective history of the judiciary. In the United States Constitution, two types of courts were established. An Admiralty Maritime Jurisdiction where tortfeasors settled shipping and commercial trade disputes. And Common Law Courts had jurisdiction over the people written in as the common law provisions in the Bill of Rights. In the Sixth Amendment, the people had a right to legal representation and there was a bond created that settled all non-capital offences before the bench. From the very beginning, the system was saturated with corruption. The judges and lawyers alike became wordsmiths exploiting the ambiguity of the English language to garner favorable outcomes for the highest bidder. In 1888, the 41st Congress adopted the RATified 14th Amendment which had been wordsmithed so that the grammatical fraud of changing the definition of people and persons to property already in place would mean that no one had the rights and protections of the Amendment because the property has no rights. On February 21, 1871, the 41st congress adopted the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1871, which was the surrender of "The Republic For The United States of America" and its property," the People" to the Federal Corporation, USA, Inc. Under the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine, every document created by this unlawful act is void as a matter of law. And when you factor in the absolute mandate that all contracts and laws must be written in real-time grammar and law books transliterate Latin and English in the same text, both of which is grammatical fraud) you see that the entire judiciary is fraud and that Every Single tortfeasor in history is/was judicially cognizant of their participation in this War On The People as defined in the Common Law Articles of the Constitution. What a lawyer will not tell you is that their license has the same duty to the State and Federal Corporation as the judge and prosecutor. And having a birth certificate instead of a certificate of live birth and the Social Security Card are financial instruments keeping you on the 14th Amendment side of the law as property without rights. When you do the math: 243 years with an average of 85% of the electorate being #lawyers you can see what the number one problem has been all along. #truthwhisperer #EnoughIsEnough #Fraudsters #traitors #treason

[@luizwehr5769]

Thanks. Learning about it and feeling encouraged. Tell professor on the right not cough in front of the mic.

[@fefehake]

Gosh i was thinking about law school, but i remember sleeping in class with this long talking lecture. Well maybe law not for me after all

[@mohamedbelhassane8069]

For me I like it but i dont understand more

[@osiris654]

Guy Dunning Jr. what

[@kennethpaul2276]

Hello dear

[@Zepego-jk2iz]

@@kennethpaul2276 Buggin

[@heartartisthub]

0:00 first chap, how to study case? 27:36 second chap, about contract law/ agreement. 54:09 Will be asked to apply to different situation. 1:23:36 Questions part Thanks me later 👍

[@parklee3440]

The people coughing though 😑

[@ebenezarrabatseta9721]

Park Lee 😂

[@mwarari3598]

I know ! 😂😂

[@darenmiller2218]

Always someone whining...

[@user-zp9mh4lx8r]

U alive?

[@jellybonesmasterfue45]

Came here after watching legally blonde to become a lawyer. Good luck everyone!

[@Huntressgaming498]

hi guys.who is joining law school this year and doing everything they can to learn more about it before joining school like me?

[@Mon-um3vj]

hope it's going well!

[@chrishoy1291]

1:10 Objection a case is not an opinion

[@Banana-zu8tn]

I am currently in middle school,and I am interested in practicing law, and I wanted to learn about some stuff, school wise, and this is extremely informative and helpful, it made it less intimidating, still very, but more inviting.

[@MM-xu8ut]

Get yourself a black laws dictionary ;)

[@branttheojackson6045]

Hello 🥰👋

[@i.xlavenderx.i2855]

I’m 14 I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. I watched this whole thing and got 2 pages of notes.

[@emmysrandomcrafts]

You still feel that way? I’m 15, and it is intriguing.

[@ivalinapasse2469]

Ask for help sooner then Later!!!!! ALSO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS THAT TRY AND GET THINGS DONE!!!!! YOU HELP THEM!!!

[@jesuschristsaves392]

Dear God💗❤️♥️💖💕💕💖💕❤️💞🙏in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the , life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness. I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin. You said in the bible that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved. Right now I confess Jesus as my Lord. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved. Amen.

[@Michael-wy2iz]

Dam I wasted my time on an education degree. Im 74 now and wish I could go back and be 19 again and study Law.

[@btezeno4860]

So what’s stopping you? Is it because you’re 74. As long as you have breath in your body, you are alive to live life! Do what works for you! Best wishes.

[@mnddy1883]

you can take a online class don't give up

[@theethicalhacker7271]

Go back to school, it’s never too late unless you have a substantial amount of obligations.

[@chinavirus841]

@@theethicalhacker7271 you people are so delusional seriously go get help the whole “it’s never too late” is all BS and not worth the time and getting into debt because there’s a limit for everything and get real after a certain age you aren’t desirable for the job market.

[@theethicalhacker7271]

@@chinavirus841 You don’t always have to work for some. 😂 and if it makes him happy, he should do it. Who gives a fuck..

[@derekblack1252]

What do you call a 1000 lawyers chained to the bottom of the ocean? A good start.

[@stayweird777]

I'm an Australian law student and I want Professor Shadel as my lecturer!

[@teish]

Sarah Bell same here hopefullyi get into Monash University

[@ebenezarrabatseta9721]

Sarah Bell me too she articulates well

[@ebenezarrabatseta9721]

Sarah Bell and professor toby 😂

[@AydecoS]

@Guy Dunning Jr. ok so what's your points?

[@HighSpeedNoDrag]

Not me.

[@patrickmcmanus1360]

I guess "meeting of the minds" really means, as far as could reasonably be determined from outward appearances. Makes sense, for the policy problem of evading a contract by lying about your not meaning it, but important distinction.

[@theveiw]

First day, when I enter into law class, my teacher give assignment to " think like a lawyer".it sound like a normal but after I found it and I do as a lawyer do, myself is like a lawyer even I'm a student.

[@christianchance5958]

Well, this lecture got a lot more interesting at 18 minutes..