Academic Excellence Program
The Academic Excellence Program (AEP) is part of the law school's effort to diversify the population of practicing attorneys by ensuring that persons who have historically been underrepresented in the legal profession develop the skills necessary to succeed and excel in law school.
Orientation Program
AEP began with an orientation program from August 8-12, 2011. During AEP Orientation, students are introduced to the methods of instruction and testing employed in law school that differ drastically from the methods most students encounter in undergraduate and other graduate programs. Students also participate in sessions on effective class preparation, critical reading, case briefing, legal writing and time and stress management.
During the School Year
Once the regular semester begins, AEP participants attend weekly sessions focused on the development and improvement of legal analysis and exam writing skills through the use of handouts, practice problems and practice exams.
For More Information
Learn More
For more information about AEP, contact Professor Staci Rucker at 937-229-4072 or by email.
What Our Students Are Saying
Donnica Hawes-Saunders, Class of 2012: "The Academic Excellence Program really gave me a strong skills foundation for law school. Like many first year students, I did not know what to expect, and AEP allowed me to experience a law school class, law school exams, and the preparation required for law school in general. My AEP group helped me stay focused on successfully completing my first year of law school and set the foundation for the next two years."
