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what is an outline
Outlines are a congolmerate of all the important cases, class notes, definitions, and practice problems of a single class. Each class should have an individual outline. Outlines are not merely all your notes for a class on one document; an outline is a refined study guide of all the course's content. Outlines can be made in a group or by yourself. Outlines are frequently used on exams where the professor allows notes.
why should i outline
Creating an outline is an excellent way to gauge your knowledge and practice studying for the final. Law school exams are often extremely time-sensitive, so the better your outline is, the more questions on the exam you can answer to your best ability.
How to Outline
Utilize the outlining handout below to learn how to outline. This handout is also available on the Community Canvas page. Tip: use your professor's syllabus to structure your outline. Come back and edit your outline each week until the final exam.
Use the case briefing handout to learn how to brief a case. Case briefs are essential to class notes and they are often incorporated into outlines in a condensed format.
when should i start
Students should wait about 2-3 weeks after starting a class to begin outlining. Around the 2-3 week mark, students better understand the syllabus, what professors think is most important, and the structure of the final exam.
how do i use the outline bank?
1Ls are advised not to view the Outline Bank until October. 1Ls should create their own outlines and then they can refer to the Outline Bank for supplemental assistance. All users are expected to read the disclaimer before utilizing the Outline Bank in any way.
DISCLAIMER
DISCLAIMER
The Outline Bank is a resource that your Student Bar Association has compiled from past and current students at the law school. Each outline was donated by students hoping to help you better attack your studies. These outlines should supplement your own outline, not replace them.
The SBA has no way of knowing the quality of content of any outline received and warns you that information within these outlines may be incorrect or incomplete. These documents were not proofed or reviewed before being uploaded. The Outline Bank is continually updated as outlines are donated.
These outlines are in no way affiliated with or sponsored by the University of Oregon School of Law at-large. The SBA assumes no responsibility for the content of these documents or the impacts of your reliance on/use of the Outline Bank. Use these outlines at your own risk. If you wish to report a particular outline, please reach out to us at lawsba@uoregon.edu.
1Ls: We highly encourage you to create your own outlines. There is no better way to understand concepts and ideas than by writing them in one’s own words. Use these secondhand outlines as a guide for structure and review to ensure you have what past students included for the same professor’s final. 2Ls and 3Ls understand what it is like having to learn a new way of studying and learning, and we hope these old outlines can be used to alleviate any stress that the thought of outlining can bring.
*** Additionally, please be advised that many professors do not allow the use of other people’s notes AND outlines other than your own during exams. Anyone in violation of such policy may be subject to disciplinary action. ***
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