Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading in law school Basic briefing : developing an initial strategy for managing cases Advanced thinking leads to advanced reading Expert reading : a new take on a familiar skill Engage with energy Monitor your reading and read for the main idea Always (always!) read with a clear purpose Get oriented and "own" your prior knowledge and experience There's more to the five Ws (who, what, when, where, and why) than meets the eye Evaluate what you're reading - your ideas matter Review, rephrase, record Casebook reading : a summary Reading statutes Reading cases outside of casebooks Reading on a screen.