Many of the IU McKinney law student groups provide resources for their members. Below is a list of student groups that provide everything from outline data banks to tutoring:

The Women’s Caucus

The Women’s Caucus distributes a questionnaire in the Fall semester and matched 1Ls and 2Ls with 3Ls and 4Ls based on their hobbies, interests, and areas of legal interest. Mentors and mentees meet on a schedule that they determine is most convenient for them and the program is overseen by the Activities Chairs. The mentors act as a point of contact and resource for their mentees and typically share advice on topics such as class schedule recommendations, OCI / interviewing tips, study resources, and work/life balance.

The Women’s Caucus distributes the questionnaire once again in January for those who did not sign up in the Fall and welcomes new mentors and mentees.

If a student does not want to commit to the Mentorship Program, but would still like some resources, the Women's Caucus social media accounts and its blog are a resource for the general McKinney community. Some examples from the blog are the monthly advice columns and a recommendation list for students who are new to the Indy-area.

The Women’s Caucus has study resources and aids available for its members as well.

You can access the Women’s Caucus IU Blog here: https://blogs.iu.edu/mckinneywc/.

BLSA Black Law Students Association.

The Black Law Students Association ("BLSA") provides members with access to a regularly updated outline bank that contains outlines from BLSA members who received a B+ or higher in a respective course. All dues paying members are given access to this outline bank to use at their discretion.

Tutoring/Mentorship

BLSA does not maintain an official mentoring or tutoring program but all of the upperclassmen who are involved in BLSA are willing to assist/mentor 1L students who have sought assistance in all things related to law school. Upperclassmen who performed well in their first-year courses are willing to meet with students to provide additional academic support.

Supplemental Material

At meetings thoughout the semester, BLSA provides various supplemental materials/resources to all BLSA members (especially 1L's) . These materials may include commercial flashcards for 1L courses, examples and explanation books, and textbooks. These resources are limited and are usually available on a first come first served basis.

HLS Hispanic Law Society

HLS has an outline bank for members. Students can also reach out to the HLS executive board if they want advice from upperclassmen.

The Lambda Law Society

Lambda does not have formalized individual mentoring program but all of its executive members, several of whom serve as tutors , are happy to assist to anyone who reaches out with sharing outline materials and studying together.

Contact an executive member.

Honor Society Mentor Program ( formerly Phi Delta Phi)

The program is now called the Honor Society Mentor Program. Any student who signs up will be matched with a mentor from Phi Delta Phi (PDP). Phi Delta Phi members are matched with students who have specific concerns that align with the members’ strengths. The students may ask their mentor questions as they are studying for finals and preparing for next semester. The mentors will provide guidance on anything from studying for finals to resume review to career and course planning advice.

Students can reach out to President Harley Schmitt .

First Generation Law Student Society

First Gen has a virtual “help desk” where students can ask a question which a member will answer virtually . Also any First Gen students may request an appointment with another First Gen member to review outlines or to discuss any concerns or stressors. Go to the following website www.firstgenerationlawstudentsociety.com and click the “ Ask Us” button.