author: Murray Peterson

text:
Jan Houtsma <jan(remove)@(this)houtsma.net> wrote in
news:Xns93FD93081924janhoutsmanet@62.216.30.38:

The Scroll Lock key controls this behaviour


author: Jan Houtsma (remove this

subject: Re: [Xnews] How to show 1st unread article in thread

text:
Murray Peterson <[email]> wrote in
news:Xns93FCEFCE1D3ABfarkle@24.71.223.159:

That was the solution! An undocumented feature?? :-)
Maybe in the future it is possible to add these kind of behaviours as an
option in one of the menus or under setup.

Thanks!
Jan


author: Mike Yetto

text:
Was it anomalous when, on 21 Sep 2003, Jan Houtsma posted this?
You decide.

It is documented.

=====
Hidden tips and tricks:

    * Pay attention to the pop up hints.

...

    * Sometimes, you just want to jump to the next/prev
read/unread/hi score/etc article without actually reading it (for
example: it may be a huge binary you don't want to open). To do this,
turn ON Scroll Lock. To return to normal operation, turn off Scroll
Lock.
=====

    	Mike "feel free to write an index" Yetto


author: Father Ted

text: What pop up hints maybe I turned this off how do I get it back on again?


text:
Mike Yetto <[email]> wrote in
news:Xns93FD645BA9DDuniquelyme@24.24.2.167:

Nothing said :-) I did look but overlooked it. When you need a special
thing sometimes it is hard to decide where to look instead of reading
everything that is in the books sometimes easier to ask here. But i am
guilty, i didn't completely Read That Fine Manual (RTFM) :-)
Thanks,
Jan


author: trade

text:
Father Ted <[email]> wrote in
news:Xns940C67557BBABFatherTedcraggyislan@62.253.162.106:

setup/display/show popups.


author: Michael Grimm

subject: [INN] which Berkeley DB version for ovdb and 2.4.5?

text:
Hi -

My current FBSD6.3 server runs INN 2.4.3 and Berkeley DB 4.1 / ovdb.

I intend to upgrade to INN 2.4.5 and would like to get your feedback:

1. The documentation recommends >= db44. I could upgrade my db41 up to
   db47, instead. Should I stick to db44? Has any later version known
   issues w.r.t. ovdb?

2. What are your experiences regarding stability of ovdb / zlib
   compression?

Thanks and regards,
Michael


subject: Re: [INN] which Berkeley DB version for ovdb and 2.4.5?

text:
Michael Grimm <[email]> wrote:

[Sorry, haven't realized that I read 2.5 instead of 2.4 documentation]

Ok, either db4x will do, but I still would like to get feedback
regarding known issues with newer db4x versions.

Well that's brand new, but I'm interested in its performance and
stability.

Regards,
Michael


text:
Julien ï¿½LIE <[email]> wrote:

Good to know.

[ovdb / zlib]

I know, therefore I'd hoped to receive feedback from those who gave that
a try or who are using it productively. Seems to be too new ... ;-)

Regards,
Michael


author: Julien ÉLIE

text:
Hi Michael,

Yep.  I confirm that versions of BerkeleyDB inferior to 4.4 will *not* work
with INN 2.5.  It will not even be possible to build INN 2.5 with them.

However, there is no change as for INN 2.4:  it supports any version
of BerkeleyDB superior to 2.0!

I think that ovdb was "tested" with db45 and db46.
As for db47, I do not know.  I only tried to build INN with it and
it went fine.

I do not know.  But zlib is not available with INN 2.4.


author: Patrick Guelat

subject: INN1.4 & rmgroup

text:
INN's rmgroup command is great since it doesn't remove the spool-directory
and the articles in that group. They just get expired after some time.
(ok doesn't make too much sense, since all newsreaders will ignore that
 group if it's not in the active-file, but you can still read them with
 more ;-)

The problem is that there is a remaining directory left after
all articles have been expired.

Is there a way to get rid of of those empty directories ?
If not, I'll write a little script which will do this at the end of
news.daily, but perhaps I've again missed something in the man-pages ??

	Patrick


author: Rich Salz

subject: Re: INN1.4 & rmgroup

text:
In <1u4vj5$[email]> [email] (Patrick Guelat) writes:

No.
	find ${SPOOL} -type d -print | xargs rmdir 2>/dev/null


author: Ian Phillipps

subject: Re: INN1.4 & rmgroup

text:
[email] (Rich Salz) writes:

Beware of hosing out.going, out.master, in.coming if doing this.
Guess how I know :-)

Only out.going will exist on an INN machine, and that probably won't be
empty, so this is a warning mainly to C news users.

Ian


author: David Prenatt

text:
Archive-name: ucdavis/king-hall-faq/part1
Posting-Frequency: monthly
Last modified: Dec. 3, 1995
Version: 1.6 [ASCII/Multipart]
URL: <http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/ucdavis/
            king-hall-faq/part1/faq.html>

              The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
             Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
                            (c) Copyright 1995

                                    by

                           David F. Prenatt, Jr.
                          King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
                         U.C. Davis School of Law
                         University of California
                           Davis, CA 95616-5210

                      <mailto:[email]>

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 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.

- - - - -

              The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
             Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
                (c) Copyright 1995 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.

                                ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

     My sincerest thanks to Computer Specialist Steve Langford at King Hall
(<mailto:[email]>) for his help with my computer needs
during my tenure as a law student at King Hall and to Webmaster Jason
Newquist (<http://maxwell.ucdavis.edu/~newquist/>) for hosting the King
Hall USENET FAQ and various other FAQs of mine.  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:[email]>), 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.

- - - - -

              The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ Part 1 of 9
             Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
                (c) Copyright 1995 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?
     1.2)  What information is contained in this FAQ?
     1.3)  How is this FAQ organized? [Rev]
     1.4)  How can I obtain this FAQ?
     1.5)  Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?

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? [Rev]

     3.3)  How do I apply for admission to King Hall?
     3.4)  How do I apply for financial aid at King Hall? [Rev]
     3.5)  Where can I get more information about law school?
     3.6)  What sort of educational programs do law schools offer?
     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?
               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?

               4.1.3.4)  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?
               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?
                    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. [Rev]
               4.5.1.3)  Career Services.
               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.
                         [Rev]
               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.
                         [Rev]

          4.6.3)  LAW SCHOOL STUDENT PUBLICATIONS.

          4.6.4)  THE ORDER OF THE COIF.

                                  * 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? [Rev]

          6.4.2)  Are there any shuttle services for commuters from
                  outlying areas?
          6.4.3)  Amtrak. [New]

     6.5)  LOCAL DAVIS BUSINESSES.

          6.5.1)  Is there an honest auto mechanic in Davis? [Rev]
          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. [Rev]

     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. [Rev]

          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. [Rev]

               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. [Rev]
               10.1.1.4)  Taking the Bar Exam. [Rev]
               10.1.1.5)  Waiting for Your Results from the California Bar
                          Exam. [Rev]
               10.1.1.6)  Post Mortem on the Results of the California Bar
                          Exam. [New]
               10.1.1.7)  Information for Unsuccessful Applicants. [New]

          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? [Rev]
          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?
                   [Rev]

     11.3)  What is the Internet? [Rev]
          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?
                   [Rev]
               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? [Rev]
                    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? [Rev]
                         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?

               11.3.3.2)  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. [Rev]

     12.1)  CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE KING HALL USENET FAQ FROM
            PREVIOUS VERSIONS. [Rev]

     12.2)  CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
            [Rev]

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             Frequently Asked Questions at and about King Hall
                            (c) Copyright 1995

                                    by

                           David F. Prenatt, Jr.
                          King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
                         U.C. Davis School of Law
                         University of California
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4)  LIFE AS A LAW STUDENT AT KING HALL.

4.1)  THE FIRST YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL AT KING HALL.

     Shortly after the August 13, 1995 publication of this FAQ, a first
     year law student (One L) at King Hall asserted in a a post on the
     ucd.king-hall USENET newsgroup (<news:ucd.king-hall>) that this FAQ
     was "not terribly accurate."  I inquired via e-mail for some
     specifics, but none were forthcoming.  A second year law student (Two
     L) then criticized this FAQ as "unnecessary," and another Two L jumped
     on the bandwagon, telling One Ls to ignore this FAQ because first year
     law school experiences are personal ones (adding a gratuitous slam
     against me as an alumnus who continues to post on the ucd.king-hall
     newsgroup).  I reluctantly address these unfair characterizations at
     the request of the people who have offered their support to me via e-
     mail and in person.
          While I have been given permission to quote the students, staff,
     and faculty who have offered their personal endorsement of this FAQ, I
     respectfully decline to do so.  The merits of this FAQ will speak for
     themselves, and any inaccuracies in this FAQ will be addressed and/or
     corrected if they are brought to my attention as the FAQ maintainer
     (which was not done by the One L critic whom I mentioned above).
     However, the opinions that I express typically do *NOT* reflect
     traditional wisdom.  Rather, they reflect the truth as I see it.
          In presenting the truth as I see it, I discuss many topics in
     this FAQ that are not covered anywhere else by anyone else.  Indeed, I
     discuss topics that cannot be discussed by official spokespersons of
     King Hall and/or U.C. Davis, and many people tell me that they find
     these candid discussions useful and helpful.  Therefore, the nebulous
     assertion that this FAQ is unnecessary is difficult, maybe impossible,
     to support, and such an assertion (however sincere) does not deserve a
     substantial reply.
          The comment regarding first year law school experiences has very
     little to do with the topics covered in this FAQ, as any Two L would
     be able to tell with a casual glance at the TABLE OF CONTENTS.  Your
     first year law school experiences, as well as those from the rest of
     your life, will be your own.  No one can take that from you, not me
     and certainly not a territorial Two L who has nothing relevant to say
     yet purports to impeach the merits of this FAQ with petty character
     attacks against me.

4.1.1)  Where should I live during my first year at King Hall?

     Your best bet is to live somewhere in Davis close to the law school.
     See Section 6.1 for more information; see also the Davis USENET FAQ
     (information on how to obtain the Davis USENET FAQ is contained in
     Section 1.5).

4.1.1.1)  Should I move into the graduate dorms at U.C. Davis, Lysle Leach
          Hall?

     No, but that's just my personal opinion.  I lived at Leach Hall during
     my first year of law school, and it was the worst experience of my
     life.  However, some law students actually enjoy the camaraderie that
     they experience when they live with other law students at Leach Hall
     and/or the convenience of living on campus.  IMHO, Leach Hall was too
     small, too expensive, and a host of petty rules were enforced
     arbitrarily by the Resident Director (RD) whether or not anyone was
     actually breaking the rules.  Most of the people whom I know who have
     lived at Leach Hall feel the same way.  However, the RD (a King Hall
     reject) who was the major source of grief for the residents at Leach
     Hall has since gone on to bigger and better bureaucratic pursuits and
     has been replaced by more mature and capable personnel.

4.1.1.2)  Where else can I live during my first year at King Hall?

     You can live in one of the other on campus housing facilities for
     graduate and professional students, somewhere else in Davis, in one of
     the small communities near Davis, in the Greater Sacramento Area, in
     the San Francisco Bay Area, or anywhere else in Northern California.
     See the sections in this FAQ and other FAQs that deal with life in
     those regions; see also Section 6.4.2 for information on shuttle
     services for commuters.

4.1.1.3)  Is there any place to live on campus other than Leach Hall?

     Yes.  There are a number of on campus housing facilities for graduate
     and professional students that are well worth your money, but they go
     very fast and there is usually a long waiting list for them.  For more
     information about on campus housing at U.C. Davis, contact the Student
     Housing Office (<mailto:[email]>) at (916)752-2033.

4.1.2)  FIRST YEAR COURSES AT KING HALL.

     For a complete and current list of first year courses, readers with a
     web browser may visit the King Hall First Year Courses Page on the
     World Wide Web (<http://kinghall.ucdavis.edu/pages/first.htm>)

4.1.2.1)  What courses are offered during the first year of law school at
          King Hall?

     One Ls at King Hall start classes a week earlier than second and third
     year law students (Two Ls and Three Ls).  During this first week
     (Intro Week), King Hall offers a required credit/no credit course
     called Introduction to Law (1 unit).  No one who has taken the final
     exam in this course has ever failed (and no, you won't be the first).
     By the end of Intro Week, you will be assigned to a small class
     section for the remainder of your first year.  Your small section will
     have one class together and you will be grouped with one or two other
     small sections into one of two large sections for all of your other
     classes (the total enrollment will be approximately 165 One L
     students).
          With a few minor changes, the courses that One Ls take remain the
     same from year to year:  Contracts, Civil Procedure, Constitutional
     Law I, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Real Property, and
     Torts.  Check the law school course catalog for more information on
     these courses.  Some of the courses offered during the first semester
     are over at the semester break.  However, most courses offered during
     the first semester are year long courses, and you will not receive
     final grades for these courses until after the second semester.  For
     this reason, your first semester grades are not a good indicator of
     your class standing.  Your class standing will be determined at the
     end of the second semester of your first year, and it will not change
     very much after that.

4.1.2.2)  How should I prepare for my classes?

     Even though law school courses are pretty standardized, the best way
     for you to prepare for your classes depends upon who your instructor
     is for a particular course.  If your instructor for a course has
     taught that course before, find someone who has taken that course with
     that particular instructor.  These people will usually be willing to
     provide you with a course outline that they prepared and be able to
     tell you what to expect.

4.1.2.3)  Should I brief my cases to prepare for my classes?

     As a rule, no.  But please note that my opinion on this subject flies
     in the face of traditional wisdom.  Briefing cases is an important
     skill that you must learn and be able to demonstrate as a lawyer, but
     it is tedious and time consuming and it will seldom help you
     understand the law or improve your grades.  However, this is a
     personal decision.  Some people brief all of their cases in all of
     their classes during law school and do very well.  As one e-mail
     commentator noted, "practice makes perfect," so practice briefing your
     cases and find out what works best for you.

4.1.2.4)  Should I use commercial outlines and canned briefs?

     As a rule, yes.  Since most law school courses are standardized, this
     will save you quite a bit of time and trouble.  However, it is best to
     use an outline prepared by a student who has taken the same course
     from the same instructor you are taking since each instructor
     emphasizes different things.  If you do use a commercial outline or
     canned brief to prepare for class, review it beforehand to make sure
     that it's not wrong in some critical point.  This happens all of the
     time to students who rely upon commercial outlines and canned briefs,
     and it is very embarrassing for everyone.
          A number of commercial outlines are prepared by the authors of
     your textbooks (which are not-so coincidentally your instructors at
     King Hall in some cases).  In contrast, canned briefs are usually
     prepared by some unknown third party (to quote one e-mail commentator,
     "CANNED BRIEFS SUCK!").  A third option for reducing your reading is
     the "Headnotes" system that West Publishing provides.  Headnotes are a
     comprehensive cross-reference system of the law that digests and
     organizes by topic the case law found in West's Reporters.  I used
     Headnotes whenever I had trouble understanding the relevant holding in
     a case.  As I found out during Legal Writing and later in Moot Court,
     Headnotes will usually direct you to the most important and
     controlling language in a published court decision.
          I cannot overemphasize how important it is to develop your own
     personal course outlines.  While it may or may not actually have an
     impact upon your grades (depending upon the instructor), it will help
     you learn the law, which is presumably the reason that you came to law
     school in the first place.  If you form a study group, exchanging and
     editing the work of others will also help you pinpoint your own
     mistaken perceptions about the law.

4.1.2.5)  Should I use "Hornbooks" to prepare for class?

     Maybe.  If your instructor is hard to comprehend, this is an excellent
     way to bridge the gap.  Hornbooks are written by the same people who
     compile your casebooks, and hornbooks can help you understand the law
     when your casebooks are unclear.  Many Hornbooks are found in the
     reserve section of the law library at King Hall.

4.1.2.6)  Should I participate in class?

     Absolutely not, unless the instructor specifically requests that you
     do so.  Whatever you do, don't volunteer.  If you must volunteer your
     comments during class, limit your comments to once a class meeting.
     Instructors may pay lip service to class participation, but they do
     not appreciate it when it is offered too frequently.  Your teacher may
     feel that you are arguing with him or her, and you will probably
     suffer the social censure of most of your colleagues.
          If you are truly inspired to offer your comments on a regular
     basis, talk to the instructor after class.  You will usually find that
     many other students do the same thing.  Talk to these students as
     well.  No one else really cares what you have to say in class.  Most
     students come to class to listen to the teacher.  If you don't realize
     that, then you are probably the free spot in "Law School Bingo."  And
     if you don't know about Law School Bingo is, ask one of your friends.

4.1.2.7)  How important are final exams in law school?

     In most law school classes, final exams are your whole grade.  Thus,
     you should spend most of your study time practicing essay exams from
     previous final exams that are kept on reserve in the law library.  You
     do not need to know the law on a particular subject to take an essay
     exam in that subject.  In fact, you'll be surprised how much you can
     learn about the law simply by taking a practice exam.
          Taking practice exams will help you find out what you already
     know and help you focus on what you still need to learn.  Most
     professors have a predilection towards particular exam topics and base
     their grading system on an answer style that may or may not have
     anything to do with the way that they teach their classes.  The best
     way to discover what your professor emphasizes on exams is to review
     the exams that he or she keeps on file, particularly if those exams
     include the AmJur award winner's essay (i.e., the highest grade given
     on that exam).

4.1.2.7.1)  What is the format of final exams?

     Most final exams are a combination of essays and multiple choice:
     Some are completely essay or completely multiple choice; the emphasis
     is on essay exams, but you should also practice multiple choice
     questions such as those used for the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).
     This will expose you to the nuances of the law that sometimes makes
     the difference between a C+ and an A.

4.1.2.7.2)  Can I type my essay exams?

     Yes, and you should seriously consider doing so.  You will be able to
     cover much more ground in the same amount of time as those who
     handwrite their exams and your typed exams will be much more legible
     than a handwritten exam.

4.1.2.7.3)  How do I go about typing my essay exams?

     You need to get your typewriter approved each semester and fill out a
     form requesting a typing room for each essay exam that you wish to
     type.  Contact Nicole Waterman (<mailto:[email]>) or
     Dian Francis (<mailto:[email]>) in the King Hall
     Registrar's Office in person or at (916)752-4299.

4.1.2.7.4)  Can I use a word processor on my essay exams?

     No, and your typewriter cannot have memory capability.  [Note:  You
     CAN use a word processor on the California Bar Exam.]

4.1.2.8)  How important are first year grades in law school?

     First year grades in law school are *very* important, both to law
     students and employers.  Because of this, a dark cloud settles in over
     King Hall during when first semester grades become available to One
     Ls.  Few students are spared an insult to their self-esteem.  Even
     those who eventually finish at the top of their class are confronted
     with at least one mediocre grade at the semester break in a subject
     that they thought they knew very well.
          As important as grades are in the real world, grades are not a
     reliable indicator of a law student's knowledge or ability.  Grades
     are simply an arbitrary (albeit consistent) method of ranking law
     students for the job market.  Those who finish in the top 10% of their
     class at King Hall are courted by many employers, and virtually
     everyone else must struggle long and hard to find a good job.
          I have heard many proposals for remedying the suffering and
     hardship caused by the forced grade curve at King Hall.  Some people
     have proposed changing the format and/or grading of exams or
     abolishing grades altogether.  Other people have proposed limiting the
     number of resumes students may submit to firms who conduct On Campus
     Interviews (OCI).  These solutions, however well-intentioned, do not
     address the crux of the issue:  Our society feels compelled to rank
     people's abilities by some reified "objective standard."  Since King
     Hall does not have the reputation and ranking of a Harvard or Yale,
     grades are the only way to conform with society's expectations.
          If letter grades were eliminated at King Hall, many qualified
     students would be at a distinct disadvantage when looking for work.
     And as many law firms will not consider applicants who are not in the
     top 10% of their class, many of these firms would not participate in
     OCI at King Hall.  My personal solution was to play the hand that was
     dealt to me and play it close to my chest, applying for the jobs that
     interested me and giving equivocal and misleading information to all
     who asked about my grades and class ranking (not even my mother knows
     anything more than that I graduated from law school).  No matter what
     your own class ranking is, you will save yourself and others a lot of
     grief if you use this strategy.

4.1.2.8.1)  When will I find out what my grades are?

     Your grades are supposed to be available about a month after final
     exams are over, but some of the instructors are very slow to issue
     grades.  This may cause you a hardship if you want to defer one of
     your first year courses based on your first semester grades or if you
     are trying to transfer to another law school at the end of your second
     semester.  Otherwise, your grades are not that urgent, so just be
     patient.

4.1.2.8.2)  How can I find out what my grades are?

     When your grades become available, you can find out what they are by
     calling RSVP at (916)752-RSVP.

4.1.2.8.3)  What if I think there has been a mistake in the grades that
            were issued to me?

     If you think that there has been a mistake in the grade you received
     for one of your final exams (which can and does happen), you can
     review your final exams.  They are kept on file for one year.  Contact
     Nicole Waterman (<mailto:[email]>) or Dian Francis
     (<mailto:[email]>) in the King Hall Registrar's Office
     in person or at (916)752-4299 for an appointment.
          If your grades are lower than what you expected, this is quite
     normal.  A 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) will probably put you in the
     top 5-10% of your class at King Hall, if not at the very top of your
     class because there of the forced curved imposed on first year courses
     by the King Hall administration.  No more than 11.7% of the grades can
     be an A- or above, and your colleagues, against whom you are competing
     for these grades, are highly motivated and highly qualified students.
     Many of them have never received a grade lower than a B in their
     entire lives.  Thus, an A+ effort may only earn you a C+ at King Hall.

4.1.2.8.4)  What is the American Jurisprudence Award?

     The American Jurisprudence Award (AmJur award) is given to those law
     students who receive the highest grade in each class section for the
     various courses offered during the first year of law school at King
     Hall (except Introduction to Law, Legal Research, and Legal Writing).
     Many second and third year courses also include an AmJur award.
     Winners of the AmJur award receive a certificate suitable for framing,
     and a notation of the award is made on their transcripts.

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4.1.2.9)  How important are the courses in Legal Research and Legal
          Writing?

     You will probably not learn much in Legal Research (a one unit
     course), but don't blow it off.  Legal Research is the only "easy A"
     at King Hall.  [Note:  The structure of Legal Research will be
     changing this year, so it may no longer be an "easy A."]  Legal
     Writing, on the other hand, is probably the most difficult and
     important course you will encounter during your first year at King
     Hall.  In Legal Writing, you will learn the skills that you need to be
     a good attorney.  Thus, you should take Legal Writing very seriously,
     even though it is only a two unit course.
          Legal Writing is a lightning rod for most law students at King
     Hall.  After coming to terms with their first semester grades, law
     students must then endure the harsh criticism of the TAs who proofread
     Legal Writing assignments.  While some people tune in faster than
     others, no one is naturally skilled at legal writing.  Ironically, the
     best writers suffer the most because they are so defensive about their
     writing abilities.  However, virtually everyone will eventually
     acquire legal writing skills, leaving them to confront the harsh
     realities of proper citation form.
          The Bluebook is the standard for legal writing citation form in
     most law schools.  And while it is the first place that you should
     look when you have a question on citation form, it is not the final
     word on the subject.  Once you have determined what the Bluebook
     standard is, you must then consider the very real possibility that you
     are the only person who is aware of that standard (at least the only
     person that counts).  Even so, you must learn the rules before you can
     learn the exceptions.
          The Bluebook is the most poorly organized reference book that I
     have yet encountered.  In most instances, you must check three
     different sections of the Bluebook to determine which section contains
     the information that you need, with each of these sections containing
     a few cryptic clues that mean little or nothing by themselves.
     Accordingly, you should get your own copy of the Bluebook and
     incorporate your own handwritten cross-references in it.
          On the inside covers of the Bluebook, you will find the "Quick
     Reference" sections.  Nothing could be more of an oxymoron, and
     nothing could be further from the truth (if there is a de facto quick
     reference section in the Bluebook, it is the "Practitioner's Notes" on
     pp. 10-19).  While the Bluebook contains virtually all of the answers
     to your citation form questions, you must become intimately familiar
     with the entire contents of the Bluebook before the "Quick Reference"
     sections mean anything to you.  The best place to start this process
     is on page 21, Rule 1:  Structure and Use of Citations.  Keep reading
     until page 53.
          Once you have completed reading pages 21-53 of the Bluebook (and
     think that you understand them), you are ready to begin cross-
     referencing Short Citation Forms (Rule 4; pp. 39-42), Abbreviations,
     Numerals, and Symbols (Rule 6; pp. 46-48), and Capitalization (Rule 8;
     pp. 50-52).  These Rules are context specific (i.e., text vs.
     footnotes; court documents vs. law review articles), and they can be
     trumped by the person to whom you are submitting your work.  Every
     teacher, law review, law office, and court has its own idea about what
     constitutes proper citation form, specifically "parallel citations."
          When you find an authority that you will be citing in your legal
     writing, find out what the Bluebook says about proper citation form
     first.  Then, compare this information with the local rules, the local
     local rules, and observed practice.  Bring all of this information to
     the attention of the person who makes the final decision about proper
     citation form (i.e., your instructor/TA, your research editor, your
     boss/senior partner, or the court clerk), and ask him or her how he or
     she wants it done.  Be prepared to change your citation form when
     someone points out a rule or custom of which you were unaware.
          This process may seem tedious, but proper citation form is
     essential to the intellectual integrity of any and all legal writing.
     Proper abbreviations and capitalization form also demonstrate an eye
     for detail, and thus inspire confidence in the abilities of the person
     who is familiar with these items.  Most important, however, is the
     fact that proper citation form facilitates automated cite checking,
     keeping your legal authorities current and freeing up your time to do
     more important things.

4.1.2.10)  What if I decide that I don't want to go to law school anymore?

     After you've started law school, it's too late to decide that you
     don't want to go.  Law school requires you to completely reorganize
     your life, and once you have begun law school, you should complete it.
     If you withdraw from law school, you will simply be throwing away good
     opportunities for which you have already paid dearly.  A law degree is
     a good credential to have, even if you learn nothing from law school
     other than that you don't want to be a lawyer.
          Some people encounter a personal hardship that prevents them from
     continuing with law school.  If this happens to you, you might be able
     to take some time off to set your life in order.  Most people whom I
     know who quit law school, however, do so because they are unhappy with
     the heavy workload and/or the grades that they receive.
          Law school is tedious and competitive for most people, but it
     doesn't have to be that way at King Hall.  Most students are able to
     pass their classes at King Hall with a modicum of effort (i.e.,
     attending class, reviewing course outlines, and practicing final
     exams).  The disappointment and tedium I witnessed in some of my more
     ambitious and competitive colleagues was the result of their using
     scholastic achievement as a measure of their self-worth (which is
     always a mistake).  As important as it may be to do well in law
     school, it is much more important to finish law school.
          During my first year of law school, I remember meeting a number
     of accomplished and successful alumni/alumnae who had very mediocre
     grades during law school.  For example, Clint Bolick (King Hall Class
     of 1982) told me and a number of other students that he had finished
     in the top 10% "of the bottom half of the bottom half" of his class
     before he went on to become the Vice President in Charge of Litigation
     for the Institute For Justice in Washington, D.C.  In other words, not
     everyone can excel in law school, and a mediocre performance in law
     school does not compromise your ability to make a name for yourself as
     a lawyer.  Many outstanding lawyers never even attended law school.

4.1.2.11)  Can I repeat my courses?

     King Hall does have some provisions for students who want to repeat a
     course.  Specifically, if your GPA drops below 2.0 at the end of your
     first year, academic regulations require you to repeat many of your
     first year courses if you wish to continue your legal education at
     King Hall.  Similarly, if you receive an F in a course (a very rare
     occurrence) that is required for you to graduate, you must repeat that
     course; if you receive an F in a course that is not a graduation
     requirement, administrative regulations allow you to repeat that
     course with the permission of the Assistant Dean.  Contact Assistant
     Dean Antonia Bernhard (<mailto:[email]>) at (916)752-
     0243 for more information.  Law school regulations do not state
     whether you can repeat other courses, so before you repeat any other
     courses check with Nicole Waterman (<mailto:[email]>)
     or Dian Francis (<mailto:[email]>) in the King Hall
     Registrar's Office, in person or at (916)752-4299.

4.1.2.12)  Should I complain if I am unhappy with my instructor?

     It depends upon why you are unhappy with your instructor.  If you
     think that your instructor is a bad teacher, that's a personal problem
     that you need to address.  I have never encountered a bad teacher that
     someone else didn't like.  On one occasion, the verdict on a visiting
     adjunct professor was virtually unanimous in that no one felt that the
     instructor was competent, and that professor was not invited back to
     King Hall again.
          If you are really unhappy with an instructor, you can usually
     drop the class and take it when another professor is teaching it.  If
     you need the class, however, that is a trade-off that you may need to
     make.  In any event, the grade distribution remains pretty standard.
          The administration at King Hall is very concerned about the
     quality of instruction.  Thus, you are given the opportunity to fill
     out anonymous instructor evaluations at the end of every semester.  I
     have never turned in a bad evaluation for an instructor, but many
     other people whom I know have, and in many instances they have come to
     regret it when they realize that they actually did learn a great deal
     from that professor.  Keep in mind that sometimes the subject matter
     of a particular course defies the capacity of an instructor to
     spoonfeed his or her students.
          Most of the people whom I know who complain about the quality of
     a professor's teaching think that they know more about the subject
     than the professor or think that they know more about how the subject
     should be taught than the professor does.  I have felt this way myself
     at times.  On very rare occasions I have come to the conclusion that
     attending some law school classes was a complete waste of time and
     that I learned certain subjects in spite of my instructors rather than
     from them.  However, I still attended all of my law school classes
     religiously, in case an instructor passed out a "silver bullet" that
     would help me on the final exam.

4.1.3)  OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER AS A FIRST YEAR LAW STUDENT.

4.1.3.1)  Registration with the Committee of Bar Examiners.

     First year law students who intend to practice law in the state of
     California after graduation must register with the Committe of Bar
     Examiners shortly after they begin law school.  You will find forms
     for this in the Registrar's Office.  Take care of this as soon as
     possible to avoid late fees.

4.1.3.2)  Where should I buy my books and supplies?

     You should be able to obtain all of your books and supplies at the
     Silo Bookstore.  However, you can probably find the books you need
     elsewhere for less.  For instance, America's Legal and Professional
     Bookstores at 725 J St in nearby Sacramento, (916)441-0410, does a
     greater volume than the Silo.  You should also post a list somewhere
     in the law school of the books that you want to buy and watch for
     lists that other people post of the books that they are selling.

4.1.3.2.1)  Should I sign up for a bar review course during my first year
            of law school?

     Yes, even if you don't plan to take the bar exam.  When you sign up
     for a bar review course, you will obtain free outlines of your first
     year courses that will help you in preparing for your final exams.
     You may also be able to get a free bar review course by becoming a
     sales representative for one of the courses.

4.1.3.2.2)  Which bar review course should I purchase?

     Most people purchase BarBri or Barpassers [Note: Barpassers has been
     purchased by Wests and renamed].  Given the choice, I signed up for
     Barpassers and later became a sales representative for Barpassers.  My
     preference should be obvious, but both of these courses are very good
     courses.  Check out all of the courses on the market and decide for
     yourself which one is best for you.  Some people whom I know even
     signed up for both BarBri and Barpassers to obtain all of the outlines
     that both courses offered and/or to play the two vendors against each
     other on course price.

4.1.3.3)  FINDING SUMMER WORK.

4.1.3.3.1)  How do I find summer work?

     Send out resumes to firms, government agencies, etc. that interest
     you, and do so promptly (ABA regulations prohibit you from doing so
     until close to the end of your first semester, so just get your resume
     in order).  Summer jobs for first year law students go very fast.  For
     more information, Contact Director of Career Services Jane Thomson
     (<mailto:[email]>) at (916)752-6574.  Of course, she
     probably won't be interested in talking to you until sometime around
     November of your first year.

4.1.3.3.2)  What if I can't find paid work?

     Volunteer.  You may also be able to find a fellowship to help you pay
     your way.  The King Hall Legal Foundation provides a number of grants
     specifically for such purposes.  One advantage of volunteering for
     summer work after your first year of law school is that you will not
     compromise the amount of your financial aid award during your third
     year.  For more information, contact the King Hall Financial Aid
     Director Lu Reed Bastian (<mailto:[email]>) in person or
     at (916)752-6573.

4.1.3.4)  SOCIAL LIFE AT KING HALL.

4.1.3.4.1)  Is it a bad idea to date other law students?

     Yes.  Problems will arise even in the best relationships.  When they
     do, your classmates will become involved, and everyone will get hurt.
     Moreover, most romantic relationships in law school do not last.  When
     your former lover is a law student, you must confront him or her every
     day while you are in law school, not to mention the fact that you will
     probably know most of your classmates for over 40 years.
          The small size of the King Hall community makes dating your
     fellow law students even more complicated.  Consider that when Version
     1.1 of this FAQ was posted on the King Hall dayboard, some anonymous
     smart aleck crossed out the word "date" in this question and wrote in
     the word "stalk."  Res ipsa loquitor.
          Unfortunately, most of you will ignore and/or attempt to refute
     what I have written in this section.  And undoubtedly there will be
     many of you who will enter into committed relationships with other law
     students shortly after you arrive at King Hall.  And many of those
     relationships will flourish long after your departure from King Hall.
     But keep in mind that most of the law school relationships that do
     fail will fail miserably and quietly, so be modest about whatever
     success you do encounter in your romantic relationships with your
     fellow law students.

4.1.3.4.2)  How do I avoid gossip at King Hall?

     You can't, and you are foolish to try.  People exchange a lot of
     information in law school, and gossip is included with this
     information.  However, you can avoid repeating unkind and unflattering
     gossip.  And if you exercise discretion, you will be amazed at the
     quantity and quality of information that people will share with you.
          As cynical as I am, one of the things that never ceases to amaze
     me is how two-faced some people can be.  I don't pretend to pass
     judgement on these people, however.  In fact, I depend upon the
     duplicity of many of my good friends to gain the trust of people who
     wish me ill.  On the other hand, the only reason that any of these
     people trust me is because they know that I will not reveal what I
     know or how I know it unless compelled to do so by the law or my
     professional ethics.  As a result, I always knew what people were
     saying about me and who was saying it.

4.1.3.4.3)  What do I do if people spread a vicious rumor about me that is
            untrue?

     There is very little that you can do about vicious rumors about
     yourself at King Hall.  In any small community there are ignorant
     busybodies who falsely believe themselves to be among the enlightened
     and well-informed.  King Hall is no exception.  Generally speaking,
     these people have lives of their own that are so mediocre or tragic
     that they must poison the reputations of others to boost their own
     self-esteem.
          Don't think for a moment that there is honor among these gossips.
     After all, knowledge is power and power corrupts, so the malcontents
     who chime in today about your common enemy will tell tales out of
     school about you tomorrow.  If you are the victim of idle gossip,
     straighten out the record with your close personal friends; they will
     take care of the rest when you are not around.
          The term idle gossip is difficult to define.  After all, it's a
     matter of perspective.  If you are among the enlightened and well-
     informed and your sources are reliable, then you are performing a
     valuable community service as a purveyor of accurate information.  On
     the other hand, if you are an unwitting victim of hidden agendas
     (i.e., most of us), you are receiving incomplete and inaccurate
     information from your sources, and you will do irreparable harm to the
     reputation of others when you repeat a rumor.
          I always asked myself three questions about any rumor that I
     heard at King Hall:

          1) Is it kind?,

          2) Is it true?, and

          3) Is it necessary to repeat it?

     Even when you repeat the truth, you can intrude upon people's personal
     lives.  This makes enemies out of people who would otherwise be your
     friends and who would be willing to help you when you need help the
     most (and you never know who or when that will be).
          Gossips are the worst kind of false friends.  None of the secrets
     that you share with them are confidential.  On the other hand, silence
     is a friend that will never betray you.

4.1.3.4.4)  What should I do if I experience some form of harassment at
            King Hall, sexual or otherwise?

     Depending upon the seriousness of the situation, you should file a
     grievance with the administration at King Hall.  I experienced
     harassment myself at King Hall, sexual and otherwise, and I learned
     that even the nicest people can sometimes be very vicious.  In most
     instances, I was able to resolve it informally.  I simply confided in
     someone whom I knew I could trust about what I was experiencing
     (preferably someone in a position of authority who could later be used
     as a mediator if necessary) and steered clear of the perpetrator until
     he or she offered me an apology or explanation (or until he or she
     started treating me with respect and consideration).  Avoiding a
     perpetrator, however, is not always a viable option in a small, close-
     knit community like King Hall, and a formal grievance may be in order.
          Just as important as what to do when you experience some form of
     harassment is how to conduct yourself if you are accused of being a
     perpetrator.  Unfortunately, one person's good clean fun or harmless
     flirtation is another person's harassment.  If you find out that you
     have done anything to offend anyone at King Hall, even if it is just a
     misunderstanding, you should apologize IMMEDIATELY to that person and
     avoid him or her from that point forward.
          The people whom I have met at King Hall are typically very
     forgiving.  In most instances, they will appreciate a courteous
     apology and extend an olive branch to you once they have cooled off.
     Depending upon the seriousness of the situation, however, you should
     also consider seeking legal advice.  Whether or not you think that you
     have done anything wrong, law school types can be very litigious.
          My experience with both perpetrators and victims of harassment
     who have confided in me has led me to believe that there is no
     reliable method of divining who is telling the truth.  Liars can be
     very convincing (more so than honest people), and you certainly cannot
     trust the many rumors that abound because most people (law students
     included) have an insatiable appetite for vicious gossip.  The more
     that people talk about a situation involving some form of harassment,
     the more lurid and convoluted the rumors get.  Many innocent people
     are falsely accused (a form of harassment itself), and many actual
     victims of harassment are not believed (which adds insult to injury);
     sometimes the roles of victim and perpetrator are even reversed in the
     retelling.  Worse yet, many perpetrators get away with harassment when
     there is no doubt about what actually happened (i.e., the victim is
     blamed for inviting or creating a situation or for overreacting).

4.1.3.4.5)  What do One Ls do for fun?

     There are a large number of social gatherings every month, if not
     every week (every day, if you live in the dorms), most with alcoholic
     beverages as the main attraction (notwithstanding the University's
     prohibition on advertising on campus the fact that alcohol will be
     served at an event).  Many law student organizations have potlucks as
     well.  But by far the biggest social activity is amateur sports.  A
     large number of law students are former college athletes (some better
     than others).  Volleyball, softball, and basketball seem to be the
     most popular law school team sports; a softball league usually forms
     during the first month of classes.  And yes, skill is optional.

4.1.3.5)  MOOT COURT.

4.1.3.5.1)  Moot Court Clerking.

     One Ls are usually invited by the Moot Court Board to act as time
     keepers during oral arguments.  This is an excellent opportunity for
     One Ls to find out what Moot Court is all about.

4.1.3.5.2)  Moot Court Team Tryouts.

     Notwithstanding the year long Appellate Advocacy program, One Ls may
     qualify for various moot court teams at the end of their first year
     for participation on these teams during their second year.  Watch for
     bulletins about the various moot court team tryouts.

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                           David F. Prenatt, Jr.
                          King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
                         U.C. Davis School of Law
                         University of California
                           Davis, CA 95616-5210

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