Being successful in your first-year classes is one of the most important factors for accessing various professional opportunities as a law school student. The purpose of this section is to introduce some of the academic resources available to first years. As you begin the school year, remember that doing well in law school has a lot to do with keeping your cool and not letting the stress from school consume your life. Keeping in mind that you know best which learning style works for you, take all advice with a grain of salt and do take the time to relax and have fun!

Sample outlines written by Hastings students are available at the following student organization websites:

APALSA's Outline Bank

ASUCH Outline Bank

HPILF Outline Bank

Past exams are available here at the Hastings Law Library website.

Study aids are available both at Hastings Book Store and the Hastings Library. They are also available for purchase online at BarristerBooks.com. BarristerBooks.com allows you to search study aids specific to your casebook which can then be purchased at other online book stores.