Course Description
Most class sessions will be devoted to discussing exercises from the workbook Legal Analysis, many of which consist of two parts: a fact pattern presented in the text, and a list of citations to legal sources (court opinions, statutory sections, regulations) that serve as the closed universe for analysis of the fact pattern. Students must read each fact pattern several times and consult the legal sources listed at the end of each exercise; students also are encouraged to brief the cases they collect to enhance classroom participation and facilitate writing responses to assigned exercises. During several weeks, students will take part in a small group study session with the instructor in lieu of one of the weekly class meetings. The instructor will offer feedback on students' comprehension of the material, contributions to the group, and progress towards building an effective outline of course materials to use when studying for the final exam.
College/School
School of Law
Offering Cycle, by Year
All Years
Offering Cycle, by Semester
Spring Semester
Credit Hours Min
2