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Paralegal Study Session Resources

New! Bluebook Group Tutoring

Group tutoring is a great opportunity to engage with your peers and learn together with the guidance and support of a Peer Tutor. Up to three students may participate in a group tutoring session with a Peer Tutor. Give it a try!

3 Steps to make a group appointment:

1. Access the tutoring platform by clicking on Tutoring from the Resources tab in the Student Portal.

2. Select "Paralegal" and "Bluebook" as shown below. Next, search for the appointments with the words "Group Appointment" and select an appointment time. 

3. When it is time to access your session, simply return to the Tutoring Platform and click on the drop down menu under your name in the upper right hand corner. Select My Calendar, and then click "Enter" to enter your session to meet your peers and Peer Tutor!

Need help? Follow along with the screen shots below or Chat with a Tutor.

To access the tutoring platform, click on Tutoring from the Resources tab in the Student Portal.

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Select "Paralegal" and "Bluebook" as shown below. Next, search for the appointments with the words "Group Appointment" as shown below. 

Once you select your date and timeslot, complete the appointment request form as shown below. Note, there are two locations where you will be able to verify that this request is for Group Tutoring. After submitting your request, you will receive an email once the Peer Tutor confirms the appointment. 

When it is time to access your session, simply return to the Tutoring Platform and click on the drop down menu under your name in the upper right hand corner. Select My Calendar, and then click "Enter" to enter your session to meet your peers and Peer Tutor!

         

The Paralegal Study Session recordings and documents are available in the box below or by clicking here.

What is the study cycle?

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The study cycle is a great study method to follow to help you retain the information you are learning.  It allows you to "chunk" the information into more manageable pieces for better engagement and retention.

Study cycle: Preview - Attend - Review - Study - Assess

Step One:  Preview (done before class)

  • Skim the chapter
  • Look for bold words, headings, review chapter objectives
  • Note questions

Step Two:  Attend

Step Three:  Review within 24 hours

  • Review and rework notes from class
  • Helps transfer information from long-term to short-term memory

Step Four:  Study using intensive study sessions

 

Step Five:  Assess

  • What questions remain?
  • Are your study methods effective?
  • Can I teach this material to others?

 

References:

LSU Center for Academic Success. (n.d.). Incorporating the study cycle into instruction. Retrieved from https://cas.lsu.edu/incorporating-study-cycle-instruction

Need help?

Make an appointment with a tutor!

  • Our tutors are current Paralegal students and understand the challenges of the assignments unique to your program.
  • It is never too early to see a tutor. Tutors can help clarify instructions, share tips for selecting a topic and writing your thesis statement, walk you through library database search techniques, and coach you through writing your annotated bibliography.
  • You can schedule an appointment with a tutor using Tutor Match. Select Paralegal from the drop down menu and then pick Your Class or Subject for tutors trained specifically to help.

Writing Help

  • If you need assistance with writing a paper or with Bluebook formatting, you can select Paralegal as the "Subject" in Tutor Match, then "Bluebook" or check out our Bluebook Citations tab.
  • Looking for other writing help besides tutors?  Visit our Writing Guide or Writing Lab.

Tutors are available for all Rasmussen University students for free. Students can get tips and tricks from peers who have been there. 

Wish you had the inside scoop on what to expect? Not sure what you need? Want to polish up your learning skills? Want to work smarter, not harder?

Make an appointment with a tutor! 

Click here for directions and a video to help you make your first appointment: https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32816

Tip:

  • Don’t wait until the last minute to seek a tutor’s help.
    • Don’t let the issue compound and become an even bigger issue.
    • Use tutoring early and often.

​HEY!  There's an app for Brainfuse (Tutoring Platform)! Click here    

Paralegal Study Session Recordings & Documents

Please refer to previous quarter tabs above for additional recordings and content.

Please refer to previous quarter tabs above for additional recordings and content.

Key Resources for the Paralegal Program

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