General Information

Special Accommodations for Disabled Students

It is the policy of the Law School to provide reasonable accommodations for documented disabled students, including but not limited to students with learning disabilities. Requests for special accommodations should be directed to the Dean. Please be advised that students are not under any circumstances required to disclose any disability.

Students are encouraged to make special accommodations requests as early as possible and to review the guidelines regarding special accommodations set forth in the Student Handbook. Professional documentation is required and, absent a documented emergency, requests for special accommodations for examinations must be submitted at least one month prior to examinations as set forth in the Student Handbook.

Academic Support Program

PASS Program

PASS is a Los Angeles based company formed by 3 experienced night law school professors that provides on-line academic support by giving on-line access to substantive lectures together with hypothetical exams for students to write. PASS then evaluates student performance on the examination. 

PASS provides on-line lectures 24 hours a day, every day of the week for the core classes. Each program includes a review of the law and a detailed substantive checklist and exam approach. PASS also provides hands-on writing practice with some of the student's practice essays graded by professional graders, independent of the law school. 

Multi State and Performance Examination Review

For 3rd and 4th year students, the Law School provides Saturday seminars on the Multi-State Bar Examination (MBE) and Performance Examination of the California Bar Exam. 

Tutoring

Students who prefer individual tutoring are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean of Academics for information on qualified tutors. Students are required to make their own tutoring arrangements and pay any costs associated with such tutoring. However, students should feel free to contact the Administration to use Law School facilities during school hours to conduct such tutoring sessions.

Academic Counseling and Advisement

Academic counseling and advisement are available to all students through the Associate Dean of Academics and the Faculty. Students are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean of Academics and individual faculty members as needed.  

Student Bar Association

All students enrolled at the Law School are members of the Student Bar Association ("SBA"). The SBA is governed by elected Officers and appointed Class Representatives. The purpose of the SBA is to assist law students and acclimate them to law school life. SBA general meetings are held regularly and all students are encouraged to attend. The SBA sponsors a number of student events, including pizza nights, holiday parties, and an annual awards banquet.

The Executive Board of the SBA is the official liaison between the Administration and the students. However, individual students should not hesitate to approach the Administration directly. The SBA publishes a student newspaper in the Fall and Spring called "The Lincoln Gavel".

2009-2010 Officers: President-Ruby Sandhu, VP-Thomas Zmucki, Secretary-Lisa Modena, Treasurer-David Luu, Ombudsman-Abraham Kang

Law Review

Publication of the Lincoln Law Review began in 1966 to present articles and book reviews on issues relevant to the legal community and to provide students with an opportunity to hone their skills in legal research, writing and citation. Governed by the Editor-in-Chief, the Law Review continues to be published annually.

Students who want to become members of the Law Review must be in good standing. Future members are chosen by the current members based on grade point average or demonstrated writing ability.

Any student may submit articles, papers or book reviews they have written for consideration for publication in the Law Review.

American Trial Lawyers Association

The American Trial Lawyers Association ("ATLA") is a national organization, which promotes excellence in legal advocacy through training and education. The Law School chapter offers student members the opportunity to fine tune their advocacy skills at local and regional trial competitions. Membership in ATLA also entitles students to receive bi-monthly national legal updates and trial practice magazines.

Student Lounge

The Student Lounge is under the management of the Student Bar Association and is available for all students to use during school hours. The Lounge is equipped with coin-operated snack, food and drink machines. In addition, extra snacks and coffee are provided in the Lounge by the SBA. A sink, refrigerator, boiling water and a microwave oven are also available in the Lounge for all students to use.

No Smoking

Smoking is not permitted inside the Law School building. All smoking must be done outside the building and away from the main entrances.

Alumni Association

All graduates of the Law School are members of the Alumni Association. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to support and further the objectives of the Law School, promote social activities and welcome new graduates into the legal community.

For more information about Student Services and Activities, please refer to the Student Handbook.