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The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
U.C. Davis School of Law
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5210
<mailto:Net...@dcn.davis.ca.us >
The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ (King Hall USENET FAQ) may be comprised
of more than one part. If it is, please see the TABLE OF CONTENTS in Part
One for a complete list of the questions that I have attempted to answer
and for other important legal information. Caveat emptor: I assume no
obligation to anyone through the publication of the King Hall USENET FAQ.
Furthermore, all versions of the King Hall USENET FAQ are my personal
property and are protected by applicable copyright laws. All rights are
reserved except as follows: I hereby give my permission to anyone who has
access to this version of the King Hall USENET FAQ to reproduce the
information contained herein for non-profit purposes, provided that proper
credit is given to me as the author of this FAQ and that I am promptly
notified of any use other than personal use. I may revoke permission to
reproduce any version of this FAQ at any time.
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The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
A FAQ is an institution on the Internet, a file comprised of answers
to Frequently Asked Questions (abbreviated FAQ) that constitutes a
collective community memory.
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., 1995 alumnus of the
University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall). I wrote
this FAQ because I frequently encounter people who ask me questions
that arise out of my experiences as a former law student and graduate
of King Hall. However, I do not speak for the University of
California, Davis (U.C. Davis) or King Hall. My opinions are my own.
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
The content of this FAQ is inherently unabridged. I am responsible to
no one for its content, and no topic is taboo. However, this FAQ is
intended to address subjects that are relevant to the members of the
King Hall community (i.e., "Things I'd Like to Share" or "TILTS"). In
my personal opinion, certain topics are inappropriate for this FAQ to
address, so where I think it is appropriate, I direct people to other
information resources.
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
Caveat Emptor: The information contained in this FAQ is only as
reliable as I am. While I am usually willing to share information
when I am asked politely, I am under no obligation to save anyone from
his or her ignorance, and I have no desire to do so. Specifically, if
you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
Yes (for non-profit purposes), and I encourage you to do so. However,
to protect yourself from legal liability, you should notify me of any
use that you make of this FAQ, personal or otherwise. Specifically,
if you fail to notify me promptly of any use that you make of this FAQ
other than your own personal use, any permission that I may have given
to you to reproduce any version of this FAQ is expressly revoked.
This FAQ is my personal property and is protected by applicable
international copyright laws. All of my rights under those laws are
expressly reserved, and the permission that I may have given to anyone
to reproduce the information contained in any version of this FAQ can
be revoked by me at any time. If you have any doubts about whether
your use of this FAQ is permissible under the law, you should consult
an attorney.
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The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My sincerest thanks to Computer Specialist Steve Langford at King Hall
(<mailto:sdlan...@ucdavis.edu >) for his help with my computer needs
during my tenure as a law student at King Hall. Thanks also to the many
current students and alumni/alumnae of King Hall and the members of the
*.answers team who gave me feedback on the substance and form of this FAQ.
In addition, the following individuals helped make the King Hall USENET FAQ
possible:
* Deirdre Lynn Leiner, undergraduate alumna of U.C. Davis, who
helped me open my ez-account at U.C. Davis;
* Peter Nadan, my classmate at King Hall, who first told me about
the ucd.* USENET newsgroups (even though he doesn't remember
doing so);
* Joel Siegel(<mailto:jdsi...@ucdavis.edu >), my "grand-sib" and
colleague at King Hall, Class of 1997, who founded the USENET
newsgroup ucd.king-hall (<news:ucd.king-hall >);
* Russ Hersch, author of FAQs about FAQs, who inspired me to write
my own FAQs (even though he probably has no idea who I am);
* My father, David F. Prenatt (1931-1984), commonly known as Dave
Prenatt (one of the most brilliant systems analysts of all time),
and my mother, Shirley Prenatt, who helped both my father and me
to cope with success and failure.
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The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Part One *
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Part Two *
1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him?[Rev]
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ?
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
[Rev]
2) PREPARING FOR LAW SCHOOL.
2.1) What should I do to prepare for law school?
2.1.1) What sort of academic preparation is required for law
school?
2.1.1.1) What undergraduate program should someone pursue
if he or she plans to go to law school?
2.1.1.2) Aren't political science majors better prepared
for law school than other college graduates?
2.1.1.3) Wouldn't someone who studied a challenging
undergraduate major be better qualified to study
the law than someone who studied underwater basket
weaving?
2.1.2) What else should I do to prepare for law school?
2.1.2.1) What type of work experience best prepares someone
for law school?
2.1.2.2) What other kinds of experience prepare someone for
law school?
2.2) How do I know if I'm ready for law school?
2.2.1) What if I don't know why I want to go to law school?
2.2.2) What if I am too old to go to law school?
3) APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOL.
3.1) To which law school(s) should I submit (an) application(s)?
3.2) What do I need to do to apply to law school?
3.2.1) Who should I get to give me references for law school?
3.2.2) What should I include in my personal statement for my law
school application?
3.2.3) How does the LSDAS work?
3.2.4) How do I increase my chances of doing well on the LSAT?
3.2.5) How do I apply for financial aid in law school?
3.2.6) How do I decide upon which law school to attend if I am
admitted to more than one?
3.3) How do I apply for admission to King Hall?
3.4) How do I apply for financial aid at King Hall?
3.5) Where can I get more information about law school?
3.6) What sort of educational programs do law schools offer? [Rev]
3.7) Can I transfer to King Hall from another law school?
* Part Three *
4) LIFE AS A LAW STUDENT AT KING HALL.
4.1) THE FIRST YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL AT KING HALL.
4.1.1) Where should I live during my first year at King Hall?
4.1.1.1) Should I move into the graduate dorms at U.C.
Davis, Lysle Leach Hall?
4.1.1.2) Where else can I live during my first year at King
Hall?
4.1.1.3) Is there any place to live on campus other than
Leach Hall?
4.1.2) FIRST YEAR COURSES AT KING HALL.
4.1.2.1) What courses are offered during the first year of
law school at King Hall?
4.1.2.2) How should I prepare for my classes?
4.1.2.3) Should I brief my cases to prepare for my classes?
4.1.2.4) Should I use commercial outlines and canned
briefs?
4.1.2.5) Should I use "Hornbooks" to prepare for class?
4.1.2.6) Should I participate in class?
4.1.2.7) How important are final exams in law school?
4.1.2.7.1) What is the format of final exams?
4.1.2.7.2) Can I type my essay exams?
4.1.2.7.3) How do I go about typing my essay exams?
4.1.2.7.4) Can I use a word processor on my essay
exams?
4.1.2.8) How important are first year grades in law school?
4.1.2.8.1) When will I find out what my grades are?
4.1.2.8.2) How can I find out what my grades are?
4.1.2.8.3) What if I think there has been a mistake in
the grades that were issued to me?
4.1.2.8.4) What is the American Jurisprudence Award?
* Part Four *
4.1.2.9) How important are the courses in Legal Research
and Legal Writing? [Rev]
4.1.2.10) What if I decide that I don't want to go to law
school anymore?
4.1.2.11) Can I repeat my courses?
4.1.2.12) Should I complain if I am unhappy with my
instructor?
4.1.3) OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER AS A FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENT.
4.1.3.1) Registration with the Committee of Bar Examiners.
4.1.3.2) Where should I buy my books and supplies?
4.1.3.2.1) Should I sign up for a bar review course
during my first year of law school?
4.1.3.2.2) Which bar review course should I purchase?
4.1.3.3) FINDING SUMMER WORK.
4.1.3.3.1) How do I find summer work?
4.1.3.3.2) What if I can't find paid work?
4.1.3.3.3) Are there any career planning resources on
the Internet? [New]
4.1.3.4) SOCIAL LIFE AT KING HALL.
4.1.3.4.1) Is it a bad idea to date other law
students?
4.1.3.4.2) How do I avoid gossip at King Hall?
4.1.3.4.3) What do I do if people spread a vicious
rumor about me that is untrue?
4.1.3.4.4) What should I do if I experience some form
of harassment at King Hall, sexual or
otherwise?
4.1.3.4.5) What do One Ls do for fun?
4.1.3.5) MOOT COURT.
4.1.3.5.1) Moot Court Clerking.
4.1.3.5.2) Moot Court Team Tryouts.
* Part Five *
4.2) THE SECOND YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL AT KING HALL.
4.2.1) ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWS (OCI).
4.2.1.1) What is OCI?
4.2.1.2) Should I participate in OCI?
4.2.1.3) What alternatives are there to OCI? [Rev]
4.2.1.4) What are call-back interviews?
4.2.2) JUDICIAL CLERKSHIPS.
4.2.2.1) What is a judicial clerkship?
4.2.2.2) How do I apply for a judicial clerkship?
4.2.3) SECOND AND THIRD YEAR COURSES AT KING HALL.
4.2.3.1) LAW REVIEW AND MOOT COURT.
4.2.3.1.1) Should I do Law Review or Moot Court?
4.2.3.1.1.1) Which program is better, Law Review
or Moot Court?
4.2.3.1.1.2) Can I do both Law Review and Moot
Court?
4.2.3.1.2) What sort of demands upon my time should I
expect from Law Review?
4.2.3.1.2.1) How do I become a Law Review Member?
4.2.3.1.2.1.1) How do I pick a good topic
for my law review article?
4.2.3.1.2.1.2) Isn't the "cynic's choice"
method of finding a law
review topic somehow . . .
dishonest?
4.2.3.1.2.2) How do I become a Law Review Editor?
4.2.3.1.2.3) What happens after I become a Law
Review Editor?
4.2.3.1.2.4) What happens if I am not recommended
to become a Law Review Member or
Editor?
4.2.3.1.2.5) Why should I do Law Review?
4.2.3.1.3) What is Moot Court?
4.2.3.1.3.1) Why should I do Moot Court?
4.2.3.1.3.2) What should I expect from Moot
Court?
4.2.3.1.3.3) How do I qualify for a Moot Court
team?
4.2.3.1.3.4) What is the Moot Court Board?
4.2.3.2) THE ADVANCED WRITING REQUIREMENT.
4.2.3.3) CLINICALS.
4.2.3.3.1) Should I take a clinical? [Rev]
4.2.3.3.2) What clinicals are available at King Hall?
4.2.3.4) PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
4.2.3.4.1) When should I take the required course in
Professional Responsibility?
4.2.3.4.2) When should I take the Multistate
Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE)?
4.2.3.5) Should I try to become a Course Tutor or Teacher's
Assistant (TA)?
4.2.3.5.1) What is the difference between a Course
Tutor and a TA?
4.2.3.5.2) What are the qualifications necessary to
become a Course Tutor or TA?
4.2.3.6) OTHER COURSES.
4.2.3.7) SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
4.2.3.7.1) JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS.
4.2.3.7.2) TAKING COURSES OUTSIDE OF KING HALL FOR
CREDIT TOWARDS THE JURIS DOCTOR.
4.2.3.7.2.1) Can I take courses in other
departments of U.C. Davis towards
and get credit towards my law degree
at King Hall?
4.2.3.7.2.2) Can I take courses at other
colleges, universities, or law
schools for credit towards the Juris
Doctor at King Hall?
4.2.4) COMPLETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR.
* Part Six *
4.3) THE THIRD YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL AT KING HALL.
4.3.1) Why is there a third year of law school?
4.3.2) What does one do during the third year of law school?
4.4) LAW STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS.
4.5) SERVICES AVAILABLE TO KING HALL STUDENTS.
4.5.1) SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LAW STUDENTS THROUGH KING HALL.
4.5.1.1) LIBRARY SERVICES AT KING HALL.
4.5.1.1.1) What library services are available to law
students at King Hall?
4.5.1.1.2) What should I do if I encounter trespassers
after hours in the library at King Hall?
4.5.1.2) Financial Aid.
4.5.1.3) Career Services. [Rev]
4.5.1.4) The Perfect Tender Infant Care Co-op.
4.5.1.5) Computer Services at King Hall.
4.5.1.6) Food at King Hall.
4.5.2) SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LAW STUDENTS THROUGH U.C. DAVIS.
4.6) OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO KING HALL STUDENTS.
4.6.1) SPECIAL EVENTS AT KING HALL. [Rev]
4.6.2) INFORMATION ON KING HALL STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND
ALUMNI.
4.6.2.1) The King Hall Counselor.
4.6.2.2) The UC Davis Annual Fund/STUDENTS FIRST Campaign.
4.6.2.3) King Hall Faculty on the World Wide Web.
4.6.2.4) King Hall Law Students on the World Wide Web.
4.6.3) LAW SCHOOL STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.
4.6.4) THE ORDER OF THE COIF.
4.6.5) CAREER PLANNING RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET. [Rev]
* Part Seven *
5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AT U.C. DAVIS FROM MEMBERS OF THE
KING HALL COMMUNITY.
5.1) Where can I get something to eat on or near the U.C. Davis
campus?
5.1.1) What kind of food can I get at the Silo?
5.1.2) What kind of food can I get at the Coffee House?
5.2) What sort of activities are there on the U.C. Davis campus?
5.3) SPECIAL EVENTS ON THE U.C. DAVIS CAMPUS.
5.3.1) Picnic Day.
5.3.2) The Whole Earth Festival.
6) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE IN DAVIS FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE
KING HALL COMMUNITY.
6.1) How can I find a place to live in Davis?
6.2) Where can I get something to eat in Davis?
6.3) What sort of entertainment is there in Davis?
6.4) What sort of transportation services are available in Davis?
6.4.1) How far is the airport from Davis and how do I get there?
6.4.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan
Airport?
6.4.1.2) Is there a shuttle service from Davis to the
Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
6.4.1.3) Where can I get more information about the
Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
6.4.2) Are there any shuttle services for commuters from
outlying areas?
6.4.3) Amtrak. [Rev]
6.5) LOCAL DAVIS BUSINESSES.
6.5.1) Is there an honest auto mechanic in Davis?
6.5.2) What banks serve the Davis area?
6.5.3) Where can I find a bike shop in Davis?
6.6) LOCAL POLITICS.
6.6.1) Davis, California = No smoking zone.
6.6.2) Davis, California = No snoring zone.
6.6.3) Davis, California = No malling zone.
6.7) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SMALL COMMUNITIES
NEIGHBORING DAVIS FROM MEMBERS OF THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
7) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
7.1) What reasons would a member of the King Hall community have to
visit the Greater Sacramento Area?
7.2) How do I get to Sacramento from U.C. Davis?
8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF
THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
8.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WINE COUNTRY FROM MEMBERS OF
THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
8.1.1) What reasons would a member of the King Hall community
have to visit Wine Country?
8.1.2) How do I get to Wine Country from Davis?
8.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
8.2.1) What reasons would a member of the King Hall community
have to visit the San Francisco Bay Area?
8.2.2) How do I get to the San Francisco Bay Area from Davis?
8.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAKE TAHOE FROM MEMBERS OF THE
KING HALL COMMUNITY.
8.3.1) What reasons would a member of the King Hall community
have for visiting Lake Tahoe?
8.3.2) How do I get to Lake Tahoe from U.C. Davis?
8.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS IN THE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA BY MEMBERS OF THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
8.4.1) Are there any other places of interest in Northern
California besides the ones you have listed?
8.4.2) How can I get more information on these other places of
interest?
9) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE IN CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF THE
KING HALL COMMUNITY.
9.1) How do I become a California resident?
9.2) What places of interest are there in California?
* Part Eight *
10) LIFE AFTER KING HALL.
10.1) ADMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR.
10.1.1) THE CALIFORNIA BAR EXAM.
10.1.1.1) Qualifying for the Bar Exam.
10.1.1.2) Submitting an Application to Take the Bar Exam.
10.1.1.3) Preparing for the Bar Exam.
10.1.1.4) Taking the Bar Exam.
10.1.1.5) Waiting for Your Results from the California Bar
Exam.
10.1.1.6) Post Mortem on the Results of the California Bar
Exam.
10.1.1.7) Information for Unsuccessful Applicants.
10.1.2) THE MULTISTATE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY EXAM (MPRE).
10.1.2.1) Submitting an Application for the MPRE.
10.1.2.2) Preparing for the MPRE.
10.1.2.3) Taking the MPRE.
10.1.3) THE MORAL CHARACTER EVALUATION.
10.2) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AFTER LAW SCHOOL.
10.3) LIFE AS AN ATTORNEY.
11) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET
FROM MEMBERS OF THE KING HALL COMMUNITY.
11.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
11.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
11.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
11.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a
computer?
11.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
11.1.1.4) What practical uses would I have for a computer
as a law student?
11.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
11.1.2.1) What kind of computer should I buy?
11.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a
Macintosh(r) and an IBM/IBM Clone (PC)?
11.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM/IBM Clone (PC)?
11.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a
computer?
11.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my
computer?
* Part Nine *
11.2) What computer facilities are available to law students at U.C.
Davis?
11.2.1) How do I obtain access to the computer facilities at
U.C. Davis?
11.2.2) Will I lose access to computer services at U.C. Davis
after I graduate? [Rev]
11.2.3) What should I do to make sure that I still have access
to computer services at U.C. Davis after I graduate?
11.3) What is the Internet?
11.3.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet?
11.3.1.1) How do I obtain access to the Internet from King
Hall?
11.3.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from one
of the computer rooms on the U.C. Davis campus?
11.3.1.3) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my
home computer?
11.3.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
11.3.2.1) Are there any rules for e-mail and the USENET
newsgroups?
11.3.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups?
11.3.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
11.3.2.2.2) How do I access the USENET newsgroups?
11.3.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are
there?
11.3.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which USENET
newsgroups I want to read?
11.3.2.2.2.3) Which USENET newsgroups are of
interest to members of the King
Hall community?
11.3.2.2.2.3.1) What regional domains are
available through the U.C.
Davis USENET?
11.3.2.2.2.3.2) Does King Hall have its own
USENET newsgroup?
11.3.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
11.3.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web?
11.3.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
11.3.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
11.3.3) What other resources are available over the Internet?
11.3.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
11.3.3.1.1) How do I use anonymous ftp?
11.3.3.1.2) How do I use privileged ftp?
11.3.3.1.3) How can I find out what files are
available via ftp?
11.3.3.1.3.1) What is a gopher?
11.3.3.1.3.2) Who (or what) is/are Veronica and
Jughead?
11.3.3.1.3.3) Who (or what) is Archie?
11.3.3.1.4) How do I obtain ftp files by e-mail
request?
11.3.3.1.5) How do I transfer files to and from my
personal computer and my Internet account?
11.3.3.2) What legal resources are available on the
Internet?
11.4) ISSUES ARISING FROM THE USE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AT KING HALL.
12) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
12.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE KING HALL USENET FAQ FROM
PREVIOUS VERSIONS.
12.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
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The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
U.C. Davis School of Law
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5210
<mailto:Net...@dcn.davis.ca.us >
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