Law School Student Success

Support that Leads to Success

The School of Law Student Success program at Creighton University is dedicated to providing the academic support law students need as they enter the enter the law school and beyond. For first-year (1L) students, the program includes seminars, coaching, writing support and a series of bar exam workshops. This academic support can help students successfully transition into law school, creating a solid foundation for their futures.

Contact

success@creighton.edu
402.280.1212

Seminars

A weekly one-hour, non-credit seminar is held during the first nine weeks of fall semester for all 1L students. If focuses on helping students with:

Time management
Test preparation
Mindset and anxiety
Notetaking and outlining
Test taking

Each session ends with a small group discussion—facilitated by the same second year (2L) mentors assigned at orientation.

Coaching

Two coaches are available to assist individual students with academic or personal challenges that may impact their ability to succeed. One coach is a seasoned law professor who specializes in law school academic skills and legal analysis. The other coach is a licensed mental health practitioner with expertise in helping students develop learning strategies, overcome academic anxiety and manage personal issues that could affect their studies.

Writing Support

In legal careers, strong writing skills are crucial. The Law School Student Success program wants to help new students hone those skills when they need to brush up on the basics of grammar and sentence structure. The program can facilitate referral-based writing support provided by the Department of English’s Writing Center.

Bar Exam Workshop Series

These workshops are offered to students throughout their educational experience to improve bar preparation, encourage and enhance learning for subject areas that need extra attention, and increase pass rates. This includes an early orientation to the bar exam in the 1L seminar, as well as the following:

Content review sessions
Diagnostic exams
Test-taking strategies
Practice tests
Study plan development

Supporting and Enriching Your Legal Education

Whether you’ve been at Creighton University School of Law for two days or two years, you’ve likely experienced the supportive, collaborative environment we’re dedicated to providing. In addition to the academic resources described above, we offer a wide range of support to help you succeed. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, just contact us. We’re here to help.

Student Resources

Below are some important resources you may need as a Creighton University School of Law student—and future legal professional.

Who to Contact for Help

The School of Law and Creighton University administrations are ready to support you if you need help related to a variety of academic topics.

Academic Counseling, Rules and Policies: Kendra Fershée, JD, Associate Dean, 402.280.3090
Career Development: Mandy Whiddon, JD, Assistant Dean, 402.280.3096
Courses and Class Schedules: Martha Lemar, Associate Registrar, 402.280.3085
Accessibility Accommodations: Sarah Gloden Carlson, JD, Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, 402.280.3090
Financial Aid and Loans: gpfinaid@creighton.edu or Sarah Rogers, Sr. Assistant Director, 402.280.2731

General Law School Questions: Front Desk Admin Suite, 402.280.3098
Law Library: Troy Johnson, Director, 402.280.2832
Scholarships: Yvonnda Summers, JD, Associate Dean, 402.280.3089
Student Services: Yvonnda Summers, JD, Associate Dean, 402.280.3089
Technology: Doug Reynolds, Client Support Analyst Help Desk/DoIT, 402.280.2256 or 402.280.1111