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LEEWS is fantastic. It really explains how
to write law school exams better than IRAC by teaching the specifics of
analysis. It provides a surefire way to find most/all of the issues,
and teaches students everything they need to know to prepare. It's
the best kept secret in our school!
— Kristin Ketelhut, U. Miami '08
I've already started recommending
[LEEWS] to people. I ended up at the top of my class last year, made
law review, and have interviews, callbacks, and offers from the best firms
in the country. Studying definitely played a large role, but the help from
LEEWS was invaluable in aiding that study. I came to Cornell from a
school that was not top tier undergrad. To do so well is a testament
to LEEWS, and how it helps you sift through the multitude of material and
get to the meat professors want to see on an exam. I fared far better
than I expected. Thanks so much.
— Sean Akins, Cornell '07
I took LEEWS first semester. Since then I've received five A's and a B+, directly attributable to your methods. While others sweat and groan, I cooly write meaningful, organized answers. Thanks for the edge. The small amount you charge is one of the bargains of the century.
— Dr. Clifford Kraft, IIT - Kent (Chicago) law '96E
The lessons, tools, confidence, and insight was worth 10 times the cost! If my grades improve, it will have been worth even more.
— Barnett Walker, SMU '04
Wentworth Miller's LEEWS is a steal for what he charges.
— PLANET LAW SCHOOL (p.90)
COST: $120 (includes book), if payment made by Wednesday prior to date of program [actually by noon Thursday]. $135 afterwards and at door.*
The cost of the live, one-day (7 hour) program, including the Primer, is $120, if you register by or on the Wednesday prior to the program. The cost thereafter, and at the door, providing space is available, is $135. You can register online with a credit card (VISA, MC, AMEX, DISC.), through the mail (form below) with check, money order, or credit card, or over the phone with a credit card (1-800-765-8246). All forms of payment, including cash, are accepted at the door. Note: you may join a group (see requirements below) at any time PRIOR to the day of the program and receive the group rate (even by leaving a message at the 800 number by 7:30 a.m. the day of!). No one may join a group at the door and the day of a program (after 7:30 a.m.).
GROUP RATES (include book): $110.00 -- 3-6; $105.00 -- 7-12; $100 -- 13 or more, or free course to organizer of group (and $100/per). No deadline, but groups must form prior to program. (See above and below.)
As noted above, if you register as part of a group of 3-6 persons, the
individual cost is $110; 7-12 = $105 per; and 13 or more = $100 per.
There is no deadline for obtaining the group rate. However,
the group must form in advance of the program.
This means 1) the group must have a name (e.g., "Smith" group; "Lawmasters";
"Legal Eagles"; etc.); 2) your name must be associated with the
group name; and 3) we must be advised in advance of the group and
the names of its' members, if only by telephone (by 7:30 a.m. the day of
the program). (Leave a message.)
Payment may be made in advance or at the door, individually, or as part of a group. But we must have the name of groups and group members on our class list. Individuals may be added to a group at any time prior to the program, but not after 7:30 a.m. the day of. Should additions to or deletions from a group trigger a different rate, appropriate adjustments to each individual cost will be made, if necessary on the day of the program. However, generally group rates are fixed according to the number in the group as of the Friday prior to the program the group will attend.
How to form a group — If you know of friends or others planning to attend LEEWS, simply say, "Let's go as a group." Give the group a name (your last name, for example — i.e., "Smith group"), and give the group name and its anticipated size when registering. An easy way to form a group, especially a large group, is to make an announcement like the following in class, then post a signup sheet:
"The LEEWS exam writing program is coming on (date). It will be at the (hotel location). If interested, we should go as a group and get the group discount. A signup sheet will be posted (location). Or see me. The group will be called "_____." (Make up a name. Mascot and fanciful names seem to aid in recruitment. E.g., "Blue Devils [class year]"; "Stanford Divas"; "A-Team.") Register online, call, or mail in your registration. Give the group name. Pay the 3-6 rate if unsure how many in the group."
Another easy option is to post such an announcement by e-mail. So long as a person calling gives the group name, we will automatically collect registrants into a group and charge the applicable rate, making adjustments if necessary as the group grows. The organizing person(s) may call periodically to find out how large the group is, how registration is going, etc.
NOTE: We at LEEWS will tell you whether a group exists, its approximate size, the year of its members, and whether it is evening or day division. However, WE WILL NOT TELL YOU THE NAME OF THE GROUP OR THE NAME OF A GROUP MEMBER. The quid pro quo for getting the group rate is the hope that you will talk to others about the possibility of attending LEEWS. Therefore, it is your responsibility to form a group or seek out an existing group.
Will I automatically be grouped with others from my school? — "No." Students are grouped by school on class lists, but no group can form under the school name alone — e.g., "Harvard group." Too much confusion would ensue. (E.g., "Hey, I'm from Harvard, too. Why can't I be in the group?") You MAY form a group under your school name and class year — e.g., "Harvard '0_." School and class or school and section (e.g., "Harvard '0_, Section A") is an excellent way to encourage participation. Even better is school mascot names — e.g., "Blue Devils," "Blue Devils '0_," "Fighting Irish," etc. However, students wishing to join such a group must give the exact name — e.g., "Harvard '0_ " or "Harvard class of '0_ " — when registering (or provide the name of someone else in the group).
Because space in fall programs is sometimes limited, groups should try to form and advise us of their existence by the Wednesday prior to the program.
Free course for group organizer — Should a group equal or exceed 20 in number, a free course will automatically be extended to the organizer of that group, providing such individual is apparent (i.e., that person is known to us — because we have talked to him/her — as having started or organized the group). The organizer of a group of 12+ may also claim a free course, providing all members of the group pay the 7-12 rate. If you plan to organize a group of over 12, but less than 20 for the purpose of claiming a free course, it should be made clear to those joining that they will pay the 7-12 rate, not the 12+ rate. Most won't mind, as they will still get a substantial discount.
Orders will normally be filled within a day of receipt. They are shipped priority mail through the US postal service, and should be received 2-4 business days after being placed, 1-2 days for express orders.
Two weeks (even days) is plenty of time to grasp
and implement the LEEWS system for pulling apart and handling essay hypotheticals.
However, respecting "loading the toolbox," course outlining and
other preparation aspects, and especially building skill at analysis, be
sure to get started on your program immediately. Immediately look at page 84 of the Primer ("What to Do When
It's Late in the Game") for what you will want to accomplish between now
and exams.
No more nervousness! Be comforted by the fact, proven over
many years, that students who take the early December live program in NYC
improve their exam performance greatly and typically outstrip their classmates.
There is simply that much law students need to know about this process
and don't.
Note: LEEWS CDs are like
older music CDs. They are not DVR (no video). All have varying
degrees of copy protection. Therefore, firewalls must be temporarily
disabled for CDs to play on a computer. (This can be a little tricky
with newer "Vista" Windows operating systems. Consult tech support
if need be.) CDs can be downloaded to ipods/mp3 players much like music
CDs (through an i-tune or j-tune type program on a computer). However,
downloading to computer files is a form of copying that may disable ability
to listen to certain CDs on a computer. The CD will then operate
only on a regular player.
The 7th edition of the 136 page Primer (depicted, copyright 2005) is included in the cost of either the live or audio versions of LEEWS. The Primer alone may be ordered for $35, which includes priority mailing and handling. However, it is apparent from many years of experience that it is difficult to pull LEEWS out of the book on your own.
It is not that the book is incomplete. To the contrary, after seven revisions it is very complete. However, the many facets of the approach, the newness and unfamiliarity of the constructs and process — it is unlikely that you will commit yourself to the effort required to grasp the approach from the book alone without more assurance that the effort is worth it. The purpose of the live and audio programs is to guide you through the system, provide an immediate sense of its effectiveness. Then the book is useful as a reference, a refresher.
Should you later decide to attend the live program, or purchase the audio program, a $10 credit for having the Primer will be given toward the cost of the live program, a $15 credit toward purchase of the audio program.
We offer both a secure
online payment option for ordering
products and a partial
online ordering option. The
latter is for those who would rather not leave credit/debit card information
online. You may transfer to this option when you click to the
order form (whereby you complete your order by phoning in your credit/debit
card information to our 800 number [24/7]).
Note: The secure online ordering option is offered for your convenience. Should you have any problems with our secure online option, please click over to use the partial online ordering option. We apologize in advance should you encounter any inconvenience.
You may also simply call the 800 number -- 1.800.765.8246 -- 9-5 pm eastern standard time (sometimes later) and order from a representative. (Best to leave all but credit/debit card information online, then call, in the event you do not reach a live person.)
You may also send a check through the mail with an order form (or the
information requested). Click on the "mail order form" option below
or at the top. Normal turnaround for mail orders is 7-10 days.
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to pre-register for a live program.
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Completion of partial Online Registration — Complete your order or registration by calling our 800 number (800.765.8246) at any time to leave 1) your name, 2) your credit/debit card number [VISA/MC, AMEX, DISCOVERCARD], 3) your phone number. During non business hours, or should no one answer, leave the required information on the message tape. This information will be secure. No information you provide will be shared with a third party. Note that you are not registered for a live program until payment is made.
Confirmation of order/registration — To avoid unnecessary communication, the immediate online confirmation you will receive of receipt of e-mailed registration/order information will be your only confirmation of registration or your order being processed. Secure online orders and registration will receive an additional e-mail confirmation once authorization is approved. You will receive no further communication or confirmation unless a) information is incomplete, b) a problem processing payment has been encountered, or c) there is a problem or change of information regarding the program for which you have registered, or the shipment of your order. Then you will be contacted by either e-mail or telephone. Otherwise, you may assume that you are duly registered and/or your order will be processed within one to two business days. Merely show up at the indicated program to check in (between 8:15 and the 9 a.m. start for generally larger fall programs; between 8:30 and 9 a.m. for winter/spring programs). If you placed an order, it should be received within a week, and usually 3-4 business days.
Within 1-2 working days of receipt of your online registration/order information and payment, your name will be entered on the class list for the live program indicated, and/or your order will be filled.
Note: Additional outside USA shipping cost. Your order cost normally includes packaging and priority mailing through the post office. However, if placing an order from outside the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii, anticipate an additional $20 US for the audio program ($10 Canada), and $10 US ($5 Canada) for the Primer alone to cover added shipping cost. Overnight express shipping through the post office is available for continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii for an additional $25.
(Note: After Thursday and just prior to a live program, YOU MUST REGISTER AT THE DOOR, NOT HERE. Come by 8:30. If you are part of a group, leave your name, school, the name of the group, or the name of someone in the group at the 800 number [800.765.8246].)
* $25.00 of any registration payment is non-refundable, unless you advise of inability to attend by the Thursday prior to program. Then a $15.00 processing/cancellation fee will be assessed.
LEEWS
P.O. Box 73
Sewickley, PA 15143
1-800-765-8246
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