Category Archives: Tech Tips for Students
Tech you should know: IL Prof. Conduct Rules & Tech. Competency
On October 15, the Court updated the rules to reflect how technology has changed legal practice, including a requirement that Illinois lawyers demonstrate technological competency as part of their ethical obligations. Continue reading
Tech you should know: Word 2016 for Mac
As you start to gear up for your law school writing assignments, you may have noticed a new tool you can use – Word 2016 for the Mac. Introduced in July as part of Microsoft’s Office 2016 for Mac suite, this new … Continue reading
Better lawyering through creativity
Who knew – creativity can help you be a better lawyer! A recent column from the Lawyerist blog describes several reasons lawyers should be creative. The article also features a few exercises for practicing creativity. To be sure, strong legal … Continue reading
Tech tip: taking notes for work
You’re an expert classroom note taker and have a great system to prepare for finals. But you’ve likely found that you need a different set of note taking skills for work, one that’s more focused and simplified than what you … Continue reading
Who controls your Facebook Feed?
Obviously you control who your friends are on Facebook and what groups you join and pages you “like.” But what shows up in your “Top Stories” is controlled by the Facebook algorithm. It uses your actions – clicks, likes, comments – to … Continue reading
Creating visual outlines – mind mapping and flow charts
Are you looking for a visual edge to help you study for finals? Mind maps and flowcharts can be great supplements for your text outlines. Check the video above to learn a little more about how these tools works. Need … Continue reading
Events: Tech Tips for Students
The Library’s Tech Group, working with the SBA Tech Committee, has set up a series of 15 minute weekly presentations for the rest of this semester, scheduled for 3:00 on Wednesdays in room 305. We’re happy to answer questions, too, … Continue reading
Students: Legal Tech Conferences Coming Up!
Have you ever considered attending a local legal tech conference? You don’t have to be an “early adopter,” eager to try out the latest gadgets and apps, to find these conferences valuable. Learning about new tools being used in the … Continue reading
Apps for last-minute studying
Looking for some last-minute tools to assist you with your exams? Your tablet or smart phone can help. Continue reading
Check out the CALI Conference at Chicago-Kent
You may know about CALI, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, through CALI Lessons or CALI Awards. But CALI – which started at Chicago-Kent – does much more. For example, every year CALI hosts a conference about law school technology. … Continue reading
