Sign-up for our hybrid pre-law prep course for Summer 2026 is open to undergraduate students. Classes will start asynchronously on July 6, 2026. A senior level attorney will facilitate the live virtual sessions which will provide scholars with opportunity to learn hands on legal skills including contract review, trademark knock-outs and more. Sessions will end on July 24, 2026. Contact us at info@cinnamongreencompany.com with questions.
Lawyers have a language all their own that helps to facilitate their practice of law. Scholars will have the opportunity to learn how to communicate like a lawyer so they are better prepared to support their management and build client relationships on day one of their new position.
Subtopics:
Communicating with Management
Speaking with the Opposite Side
Writing Like a Lawyer
Being a good lawyer requires great legal analysis. Scholars will have the opportunity to learn how to identify legal issues, apply the applicable rule of law, and make an effective conclusion. Scholars will practice their skills by drafting legal memorandums and mock oral arguments.
Subtopics:
Elements of Legal Analysis
Sorting the Facts
Identifying a Legal Issue
Applying the Rules
Making Your Arguments
Providing an Effective Conclusion
Transactional lawyers spend several hours drafting, editing and negotiating contracts. Scholars will be given strategies to help them set their negotiation and contracting skills apart. Scholars will practice their skills with mock negotiations and editing and drafting contract templates.
Subtopics:
Contract Basics
Contract Terminology
Reviewing a Basic Contract
Reviewing More Complex Contracts
Elements of Negotiation
Releases & Liability Waivers
Contract Drafting 1.0
Contract Drafting 2.0
A customer service focus is a key element of success to help a lawyers client relationships grow. Scholars will work through strategies for successful relationship management and practice their skills by drafting professional emails and leading mock corporate meetings.
Subtopics:
A Customer Service Focus
Seeing Colleagues As Customers
Creating Win-Win Solutions
Creating Stakeholder Support
The legal profession is known for burning out lawyers who love the profession but not the heavy workload which provides very little work-balance. Scholars will be given tips on how to maximize their efficiency and manage expectations while thriving in the legal profession to help them avoid future burnout.
Subtopics:
Working Efficiently
Managing a Large Workload
Efficient Internal Communications
Building a "Digital Assistant"
Automating Your "Digital Assistant"
Using Self-Service to Get Things Done
Getting Things Done with Standardization
Building an Internal Website
Building a Template Repository