ON COURSE - Academic Support for FLEX STUDENTS - Orientation, Tutoring, Advisements

Sep 21, 2026

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ON COURSE provides academic support for FLEX STUDENTS through structured orientation, ongoing tutoring, and individualized advisement. New Student Orientation introduces key classroom skills such as note taking, outlining, and exam writing, and outlines mandatory participation for first year JD students. Weekly group tutoring supports subject-specific question answering and improvement guidance. Advisements include post-midterm planning, one-on-one midterm review using professor exam notes, and end-of-first-semester feedback to support success and Flex Track advancement.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Reading Time5 min

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New Student Orientation

Group Tutoring

Tips for Success

First Academic Advisement

One-On-One Exam Review

Post First Semester Advisement

Study Tools, Workshops, Baby Bar Review

Barbri 1L Mastery Enrollment

Adaptibar Enrollment

Fleming’s Baby Bar Review Course

Law School Success Series Workshops

Fleming’s Summer Bar Diagnostic 2027

ON COURSE Academic Support for FLEX STUDENTS ORIENTATION, TUTORING, ADVISEMENTS New Student Orientation Orientation provides new students with an introduction to the dean, faculty, and academic support resources available. Students are introduced to note taking, outlining, and exam writing skills critical to success in the classroom. Orientation is mandatory for all first year JD students. Group Tutoring Weekly group tutoring sessions are available for each subject of class. This provides students with an opportunity outside of the classroom to have their individual questions answered and to receive additional feedback, tips, and recommendations for improvements. TIPS FOR SUCCESS In order to maximize the opportunity for success, students should: 1. Complete all assigned reading and case briefing. 2. Attend all meetings, tutoring, and counseling sessions available. 3. Practice multiple choice and essay writing throughout the semester. First Academic Advisement Takes place after midterms. The primary objective of this meeting is to assess the student’s performance after midterms and to provide a clear and specific plan to prepare for and succeed on final exams. One-On-One Exam Review As part of a student's First Academic Advisement meeting, students will receive a one-on-one review session of one of the student's midterms. The tutor will review the student's graded midterms along with the professor's exam notes and provide in-depth feedback. Students will receive a clear and specific plan to aid them in preparation for their exams. Post First Semester Advisement The goal of this advisement is to help students assess how they can improve their performance. Students should be encouraged to address factors under their control rather than attributing poor results to external causes. The advisor will review the SelfAssessment and discuss perceived strengths and challenges to help the student focus on law school success. The advisor will also offer guidance regarding advancement into the Regular JD Program upon satisfying Flex Track requirements. STUDY TOOLS, WORKSHOPS, BABY BAR REVIEW Barbri 1L Mastery Enrollment Online/On-Demand Online access provided beginning week 4. The 1L Mastery program provides black letter law, subject matter outlines, and exam prep resources for first year courses. Subject matter review videos, practice essays, and multiple-choice questions help reinforce what students are learning in school. Adaptibar Enrollment ($295 value, included) This online program includes 743 licensed MBE questions specifically tailored for the Baby Bar, plus subject matter videos. Student must self-enroll at [https://www.adaptibar.com/program/baby-bar using their](https://www.adaptibar.com/program/baby-bar using their)[ ](https://www.adaptibar.com/program/baby-bar using their)[@tiu email address and code TrinityBB. Please add](@tiu email address and code TrinityBB. Please add) "[early access](early access)" to cart for additional 6 mo access. Fleming’s Baby Bar Review Course ($700 value, included) Online/On-Demand This course and may be taken two times, paid for through Trinity. Students must successfully pass all 6 first semester Flex courses to qualify. Details for registering will be provided upon qualifying for the Baby Bar. This intense workshop includes a course covering Contracts, Torts, and Criminal Law with instruction for the Baby Bar Examination. The course begins with examination strategies followed by a comprehensive substantive law review of each Baby Bar subject. Approaches, checklists, and exam techniques are integrated throughout to enhance issue spotting, analysis, and application skills, all of which are necessary to pass the Baby Bar Examination. Law School Success Series Workshops This is a series of workshops covering the basic abilities students need to succeed in law school, which ultimately translate into bar success. These are taught by Trinity

FAQs

What does New Student Orientation include for first year JD students?

It introduces academic support resources and teaches note taking, outlining, and exam writing skills. Orientation is mandatory for all first year JD students.

How does Group Tutoring work and what is it for?

Weekly group tutoring sessions are available for each subject. Students can get questions answered outside class and receive feedback, tips, and recommendations to improve.

What happens in the First Academic Advisement and subsequent review?

The meeting occurs after midterms to assess performance and create a specific plan for succeeding on final exams. It includes a one-on-one review of a selected midterm with graded results and professor exam notes, followed by an actionable preparation plan.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora