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How to Succeed in Law School is an online course that provides a foundational understanding of law school structure, effective study techniques, and key skills and strategies for mastering law school exams.

  • This module is best suited for learners about to start their first year of law school or currently enrolled in law school. It is also beneficial to those applying to, or considering, law school.
  • Curriculum consists of four units, with each unit taking roughly 30-60 minutes
  • Fully asynchronous, complete at your own pace
  • Taught by Harvard Law School dean and professor John Goldberg, NYU professor Barry Friedman, and University of Texas at Austin professor Maria Ponomarenko
  • Module fee is $40
  • Registration deadline for next cohort is June 26, 2026

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Key Topics

  • Law School Roadmap: Navigating classes, exams, and professors’ expectations
  • Law School Exams Gameplan: The pinball theory and the power of outlining
  • Sharpening Exam Readiness: Condensed outlines, flow charts, and learning through practice exams
  • Mastering Law School Exams: Issue spotting, policy, and multiple choice questions

How to Succeed in Law School offers learners unparalleled insights into law school success from the faculty side of the podium. This module also guides learners in developing and deepening their own skills for a successful and meaningful experience in law school classrooms, in study carrels, and on law school exams. To learn more, visit the main webpage

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