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Spring 2020
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LAW506
AW THE 10TH JUSTICE
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Course Description
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The 10th Justice is a seminar in which you will have the opportunity to research and understand, in depth, a Supreme Court case of your choice. You will then write an opinion which concurs or dissents from the majority. The class will explore the elements of opinion writing, including research of the supporting briefs and other pertinent information in writing your opinion. You will also apply doctrine as appropriate within multiple fields and subject areas. To assist you in formulating your arguments, you will have an opportunity to present your case before your fellow “Justices.”
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Course Schedule
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01-13-2020 - 04-21-2020
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3:30 PM-6:20 PM
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F300
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Course Frequency
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Course Information
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Credits:
3
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Pass/Fail Option:
No
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Prerequisite:
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Method of Evaluation:
Final Paper (written opinion with supporting documents).
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Graduation Requirements Fulfilled By Course:
Writing Requirement
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Special Attributes:
None
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Course Delivery:
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Special Restrictions:
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Law Track(s):
None
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Bar Subject(s):
None
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Concentration(s):
None
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Course Book(s):
Textbook Required:
Yes
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Textbook Name: Plain English for Lawyers
Textbook Type: Paperback
Requirement: Required
Author: Richard Wydick & Amy E. Sloan
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Edition: 6th Edition
ISBN: 978-1531006990
Additional Materials:
Any other edition is acceptable
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First Class Assignment(s):
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Assignment:
Review the first four chapters and do the exercises in those chapters.
Material:
Plain English for Lawyers
Carolina Academic Press
Richard Wydick & Amy E. Sloan
6th Edition
ISBN 978-1531006990
TWEN/Blackboard/Course Webpage Link:
http://faculty.law.miami.edu/zfenton/seminars.html
Additional Information:
Having problems with the website please check back later for updated course.
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