Academic Success
Success in law school requires students to develop the analytical skills necessary to solve specific legal problems through the application of general legal principles.
The Academic Success Program (ASP) offers students an opportunity to practice these skills in a collaborative environment with guidance and feedback from Professor Eileen Pizzurro, Director of Academic Success and Bar Studies.
The ASP complements the law school curiculum. The focus of ASP is to help students develop the skills necessary to succeed in law school and on the bar exam. These skills include, in part, the ability to read and understand (critical reading and case briefing), organize (outlining), and apply (exam writing) the law as well as time and stress management.
Rutgers recognizes that students have different learning styles, backgrounds and experiences that affect their learning and performance in law school, and is here to help, so take advantage!
Professor Pizzurro also helps students understand all of the bar exam and bar admission requirements.
Note: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Contact Academic Success and Bar Studies: 973-353-3273

Professor Eileen Pizzurro, Director
Room 175
- 1L Skills Workshops
- Individual Meetings
- 1L ASP Spring Intensive Program
- Critical Legal Analysis
- Capstone
- Study Aids and Resources
- State Bar Admission and Examinations