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Term: CALI
Definition: CALI is a group of law schools in the United States that make educational resources available to law students. They give awards to the best performing student(s) in a class. If someone "CALI'd a class," it means they did the best in the class. You can learn more about CALI on their website, cali.org.
Definition: CALI stands for the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction. It is a non-profit organization that consists of most of the law schools in the United States. CALI creates educational resources that are available to registered law students. One of the most well-known things about CALI is that it awards the highest performing member(s) in any given class. If someone "CALI'd a class," it means they topped the class.
For example, if a student receives the CALI award for their performance in a Contracts class, it means they had the highest grade in that class.
More information about CALI can be found on their website: .