The University of St. Thomas

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academic achievement

Academic Achievement

Our Academic Achievement program is designed to help you succeed academically at all stages of your academic career. Our program of support begins at the start of school when all incoming first-year students are invited to attend a four-day voluntary academic success program. During those four days you will learn how to participate in a class, how to create outlines and structure the materials presented, and how to answer law school essay questions. Most importantly, you’ll receive individual feedback, allowing you to begin the school year with an accurate understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.

Academic support continues throughout law school with tutoring services, advice, skills training, practice exams and other types of support you may need. Finally, the Director of Academic Achievement works closely with graduates who are preparing for the bar exam.

Resources and Information

Scott Swanson
Director of Academic Achievement
651-962-4857
sgswanson@stthomas.edu    

Nov. 4th Election Day Class


Bar Prep Class Materials For 2009


20090527 Civ Pro Audio            [ mp3 - 9 megs ]

20090527 Civ Pro Template       [ PDF ]

20090601 Property Audio          [ mp3 - 6 megs ]

20090601 Propety Template      [ PDF ]

20090601 Corporations,
               Partnerships,
               Con Law Audio          [ mp3 - 8 megs ]

20090601 Corporations,
               Partnerships,
               Con Law Template     [ PDF ]

20090615 Evidence,
               Wills Template          [ PDF ]

20090615 Evidence,
               Wills Template          [ mp3 - 8 megs ]

20090617 Crim Pro,
               Trusts Template        [ PDF ]

20090617 Crim Pro,
               Trusts Template         [ mp3 - 6 megs ]

20090622 MPT  Template          [ mp3 - 8 megs ]

20090624 Fed Tax
               Contracts Template    [ PDF ]

20090624 Fed Tax,
               Contracts Template
    [ mp3 - 6 megs ]

20090702 Crim Pro Part 1          [ mp3 - 8 megs ]

20090702 Crim Pro Part 2          [ mp3 - 5 megs ]

20090706 Family Law and PR    [ mp3 - 5 megs ]



Civil Procedure Class Audio (Nov. 04, 2008) : Download (9 Megs)


Bar Prep Class Materials For 2008


Strategies for MBE                            - PDF  Download
Constitutional Law Template               - PDF  Download
Evidence Template                            - PDF  Download
Property Template                             - PDF  Download 
Income Tax                                       - PDF  Download 
Contracts Tax                                   - PDF  Download
Criminal Law Pro                               - PDF  Download
June 26th Material                             - PDF  Download
July 1st Torts                                    - PDF  Download
July 1st Trusts                                  - PDF  Download
July 1st Wills                                    - PDF  Download
July 8th Partnerships                         - PDF  Download
July 8th Corporations                         - PDF  Download


01  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 03, 2008) : Download (9 Megs)
02  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 05, 2008) : Download (7 Megs)
03  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 10, 2008) : Download (33 Megs)
04  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 12, 2008) : Download (6 Megs)
05  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 17, 2008) : Download (5 Megs)
06  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 19, 2008) : Download (7 Megs)
07  Bar Prep Class Audio (June 24, 2008) : Download (7 Megs)
08a Bar Prep Class Audio (June 26, 2008) : Download (1 Meg)
08b Bar Prep Class Audio (June 26, 2008) : Download (1 Meg) 
08c Bar Prep Class Audio (June 26, 2008) : Download (1 Meg)
08d Bar Prep Class Audio (June 26, 2008) : Download (1 Meg)
09  Bar Prep Class Audio  (July 01, 2008) : Download (7 Megs)
10  Bar Prep Class Audio  (July 08, 2008) : Download (7 Megs)


Bar Prep Class Materials From 2007


Civil Procedure Template                    - PDF  Download
Constitutional Law Template               - PDF  Download
Federal Income Tax Template             - PDF  Download
Partnerships Template                       - PDF  Download


01 Bar Prep Class Audio (May 31, 2007) : Download (16 Megs)
02 Bar Prep Class Audio (June 05, 2007) : Download (14 Megs)
03 Bar Prep Class Audio (June 14, 2007) : Download (14 Megs)
04 Bar Prep Class Audio (June 21, 2007) : Download (08 Megs)
05 Bar Prep Class Audio (June 26, 2007) : Download (13 Megs)
06 Bar Prep Class Audio (June 28, 2007) : Download (11 Megs)
06 Bar Prep Class Audio (July  03, 2007) : Download (13 Megs)
07 Bar Prep Class Audio (July  10, 2007) : Download (09 Megs)

scott swanson

Scott Swanson
Director of Academic Achievement

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